Treasures in the Nibelungengau

Message in a bottle from the Nibelungengau

A message in a bottle washed ashore in Nibelungengau. It contains a treasure map to the secrets hidden in the wonderful and varied natural landscape of the region north and south of the Danube between Pöchlarn and Ybbs or Leiben and Persenbeug-Gottsdorf, waiting to be discovered.

The treasure hunt takes you on a journey through time, to new discoveries with the best views, and allows you to get to know the people of the region, their history, traditions and zeitgeist. All treasures can be easily explored via long-distance and circular hiking trails and, in particular, by bicycle. 

Ein inspirierendes Atelier, in dem die Kreativität des Künstlers Daniel Domaika lebendig wird. Die Wände sind mit kraftvollen Botschaften geschmückt, die den Betrachter dazu einladen, die guten Zeiten zu genießen und die Schönheit der Umgebung zu entdecken.
©© Niederösterreich Werbung/Ian Ehm

On two wheels to the treasures of the Nibelungengau

The Nibelungengau region is a real highlight for cycling enthusiasts and can be actively explored on the Schatz Tours. Whether you are sporty and ambitious or just enjoy leisurely rides, cycling here is more than just a means of transport: it is an experience for all the senses. Three themed cycle tours take you to special highlights in the region.

  • ©Robert Herbst
    • DifficultyModerate
    • Distance44,21 km
    • Duration3:25 h

    Panorama Treasure Tour

    Cycling tour Starting from Marbach on the Danube
  • ©Franziska Consolati
    • DifficultyModerate
    • Distance54,77 km
    • Duration3:55 h

    Nature Treasure Tour

    Cycling tour Starting from Marbach on the Danube
  • ©Donau NÖ Tourismus/Klaus Engelmayer
    • DifficultyModerate
    • Distance37,73 km
    • Duration2:40 h

    Danube Treasure Tour (short)

    Cycling tour Starting from Ybbs on the Danube, Danube bank
  • ©Stefan Fürtbauer
    • DifficultyModerate
    • Distance49,27 km
    • Duration3:25 h

    Danube Treasure Tour Medium

    Cycling tour Starting from Ybbs on the Danube, Danube waterfront
  • ©Donau NÖ Tourismus/Klaus Engelmayer
    • DifficultyModerate
    • Distance59,91 km
    • Duration4:15 h

    Danube Treasure Tour (long)

    Cycling tour Starting from Ybbs on the Danube, Danube promenade

The most beautiful discoveries in the Nibelungengau region

Whether it's "food & drink", "culture & adventure" or "nature & exercise" – the 30 treasures in the Nibelungengau offer variety and countless combinations for eventful days. Each stop invites you to immerse yourself in regional specialities, hidden stories and scenic highlights.

Enjoyment & Accommodation

The Nibelungengau invites you to enjoy yourself and linger: selected culinary highlights, regional specialities and warm hosts make the region a place where you immediately feel at home. Charming accommodation – from cosy guesthouses to stylish B&Bs – provides the ideal setting for restful nights and enjoyable days.

  • Modern café with wooden decor and blue accents.
    ©Simon Kuntner

    Donau Lodge Ybbs

    Wiener Str. 15, 3370 Ybbs an der Donau
  • Interior view of an infinity pool with sun loungers and large windows.
    ©Hotel Schachner_MIKU Media
    4 stars

    Hotel Schachner

    Nr. 24, 3672 Maria Taferl
  • ©Robert Herbst

    Café-Konditorei Braun

    Marktstraße 20, 3671 Marbach an der Donau
  • A man sits on a scooter in front of a building holding a tray with beer bottles and a glass.
    ©Niederösterreich Werbung/thecreatingclick.com

    Gasthof Zum Goldenen Löwen

    Maria Taferl 6, 3672 Maria Taferl
  • ©Familie Braun

    Café Maria Theresia

    Maria Taferl 9, 3672 Maria Taferl
  • View through a wrought-iron gate into a cozy courtyard with tables and plants.
    ©Robert Herbst

    MAXIMAHL-Das Wirtshaus

    Schiffmeisterplatz 6, 3370 Ybbs an der Donau
  • A yellow country inn with a terrace and parasols where people are sitting.
    ©Engel

    Landgasthof Zur schönen Wienerin

    Marktstraße 1, 3671 Marbach an der Donau
  • Person forms dumplings on a floured work surface.
    ©Niederösterreich Werbung/Daniela Führer

    Langer Erlauf

    Marktplatz 9, 3253 Erlauf
  • Steckerlfisch grilled over an open fire, traditional preparation.
    ©Niederösterreich Werbung/Daniela Führer

    Wirtshaus Gruber Weitenegg

    Weitenegg 10, 3652 Weitenegg
  • Two people sit in the garden in front of the Bee Bar and toast with drinks.
    ©Robert Herbst

    BEE BAR

    Bienenparkweg 3, 3660 Klein-Pöchlarn
  • A picturesque hotel with colorful flowers in the foreground and a castle in the background.
    ©Schlossgasthof Artstetten

    Hotel Restaurant Schlossgasthof Artstetten

    Schlossstraße 2, 3661 Artstetten

Nature & Exercise

From the Henzing observation tower with its sweeping views over the Danube Valley to the refreshing bathing spots in Weitenegg, from the panoramic Rindfleischberg mountain to the idyllic hiking trails in the Schwarzautal valley and the impressive Steinbachklamm gorge – the Nibelungengau region offers nature and exercise in all its facets.

  • ©© Robert Herbst

    Steinbach Gorge

    3671 Marbach an der Donau
  • Two people stand on a wooden viewing platform with a view of a wide landscape and a river.
    ©© Robert Herbst

    Lookout tower at Henzing

    3652 Leiben
  • Landscape with thistles in the foreground and foggy background at sunset.
    ©© Robert Herbst

    Oberleitner Garden Culture

    Hauptstraße 31, 3380 Pöchlarn
  • Eine malerische Brücke führt über einen glitzernden Bach, umgeben von üppigem Grün und hohen Bäumen. Wanderer genießen die frische Luft und die Ruhe der Natur, während sie die Schönheit der Landschaft in vollen Zügen erleben.
    ©© Robert Herbst

    Schwarzautal with Roman bridge

    Schlossstraße 1, 3661 Artstetten
  • Three people on a pedal boat by the lake, bicycles on the jetty, green trees in the background.
    ©© Niederösterreich Werbung/Stefan Fuertbauer (www.stefanfuertbauer.com)

    Weitenegg bathing lake

    Weitenegg, 3652 Leiben
  • View of a landscape with river, bridge and town in the background, flowering meadows in the foreground.
    ©© Robert Herbst

    beef mountain

    Artstettner Straße 7, 3660 Klein-Pöchlarn
  • ©© Donau Niederösterreich/Robin Uthe

    Danube.Time out.Meadow

    Kirchenplatz 1, 3380 Pöchlarn
  • A mountain biker jumps over a hill in a wooded area on his bike.
    ©© Niederösterreich Werbung/Ian Ehm

    Persenbeug-Gottsdorf Bike Arena

    Kirchenstraße 34, 3680 Persenbeug

Culture & Adventure

The Nibelungengau is a place where history comes alive and discoveries await around every bend. Here you will encounter epoch-making stories and legendary sites that have fascinated people for centuries. At the same time, the landscape invites you to seek out exciting things to do – whether on historical themed trails, on excursions to castles and sacred treasures, or on active adventures in nature. Culture and experience combine here to create an incomparable mix that arouses curiosity and leaves lasting impressions.

  • ©© Robert Herbst

    Basilica of Maria Taferl

    Nr. 1, 3672 Maria Taferl
  • Ybbs-Persenbeug power station on a sunny day with the river and wooded hills in the background.
    ©© Robert Herbst

    Ybbs-Persenbeug visitor power station

    Donaudorfstraße 2, 3370 Ybbs an der Donau
  • A white castle with several onion domes, surrounded by green countryside and trees, under a blue sky.
    ©© Schloss Artstetten/D.Mayrhofer

    Artstetten Castle

    Schlossplatz 1, 3661 Artstetten
  • Exterior view of the Erlauf Peace Museum with sign 'Erlauf remembers'.
    ©© Robert Herbst

    Erlauf remembers

    Kirchenplatz 3, 3253 Erlauf
  • Exterior view of the Oskar Kokoschka House with large painting on the façade.
    ©© Robert Herbst

    Oskar Kokoschka Museum

    Regensburger Straße 29, 3380 Pöchlarn
  • Painted pumpkins on a shelf
    ©© Robert Herbst

    Heisler Pumpkin Experience Farm

    Hauptstraße 22, 3380 Ornding
  • A collection of colorful nutcracker figures on two wooden shelves.
    ©Johann Peham

    nut museum Crooked nut tree

    Hauptstraße 48, 3375 Krummnußbaum
  • ©Mia Bodenstein

    bicycle museum

    Herrengasse 12, 3370 Ybbs an der Donau
  • Interior view of a bakery with a counter full of baked goods and two employees.
    ©© Robert Herbst

    hood universe

    Kaiserstraße 8, 3252 Petzenkirchen
  • Old tractors on display in a museum.
    ©© Robert Herbst

    Leiben Agricultural Museum

    Schlossstraße 4, 3652 Leiben
  • Information sign for time travel in Ybbs an der Donau.
    ©© Robert Herbst

    A journey through time in Ybbs

    Hauptplatz 1, 3370 Ybbs an der Donau