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Romantische Wanderwege rund um Leiben im Nibelungengau
Photo: Donau NÖ Tourismus/Klaus Engelmayer
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Over a total length of 110 kilometers, the Nibelungengau long-distance hiking trail runs north and south of the Danube.
easy
Distance 86.4 km
Duration23:08 h
Ascent1,561 m
Descent1,561 m
Highest point550 m
Lowest point212 m
It leads on scenic paths through attractive landscapes and to historically significant excursion destinations. Untouched nature and dreamlike views of the Danube valley accompany hikers every step of the way. The individual stages are between 10 and 22 kilometers long and connect cultural treasures and natural gems like a red thread.
Whether you prefer to take it easy or have sufficient fitness for more demanding routes. On the Nibelungengau long-distance hiking trail, there is a suitable route for every requirement.
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
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Experience
Landscape
Highest point
550 m
Lowest point
212 m
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Safety information
Please note the following tips and hints to make your hiking holiday a pleasant experience:
Stay on the marked paths and wear mountain/hiking boots.
Please do not leave your rubbish on the path.
Carry enough provisions (water/snacks) with you.
Take the hiking map or use the free hiking app.
Respect the sensitive habitats of the plants and animals.
Tips and suggestions
All info about the stages can be found at www.nibelungengau.at The hiking map for the Nibelungengau long-distance trail can be requested free of charge by phone at Donau NÖ Tourismus GmbH at 02713-30060-60 or downloaded in the brochure shop at www.donau.com/prospekte.
Public transport
Travel with ÖBB on the Westbahn line to the Ybbs/Kemmelbach train stop at timetable inquiry. From the station, you can take the post bus/Verkehrsbetriebe Ybbs to Persenbeug. Further information about the bus schedules can be found here.
Also with ÖBB on the Westbahn line to the Pöchlarn train stop, with the regional buses to the surrounding communities.
We recommend arriving by car, as public transport does not cover a seamless connection.
Directions
On the A1 West Motorway, take the exits Ybbs on the Danube or Pöchlarn.
You can reach Persenbeug via the A1 West Motorway, Ybbs exit, along federal road B25 towards Ybbs, through Ybbs across the Ybbs-Persenbeug Danube bridge, keep right towards Persenbeug. Along B3, the road runs along the north bank of the Danube to Klein-Pöchlarn. In Klein-Pöchlarn, the Danube bridge leads to Pöchlarn, and along federal road B1, access to Ybbs on the Danube or the Nibelungengau communities on the south bank is possible.
Parking
Parking is mostly possible near the Danube shores in the Nibelungengau communities.
Coordinates
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48.183898, 15.084517
DMS
48°11'02.0"N 15°05'04.3"E
UTM
33U 506282 5336743
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Equipment
We recommend the following equipment:
Hiking boots
Backpack
Weatherproof clothing (e.g. rain protection)
Headgear
Sun protection
Enough provisions (water, snacks)
Wachau hiking map and/or mobile route planner
Similar routes nearby
Persenbeug 1 - Marktrunde
Persenbeug 2 - Hagsdorf Runde
Persenbeug 3 - Persenbeug Runde
Persenbeug 5 - Aussichtsplatzrunde
Persenbeug 4 - Scheiben Runde
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
86.4 km
Duration
23:08 h
Ascent
1,561 m
Descent
1,561 m
Highest point
550 m
Lowest point
212 m
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