recommended route
Nibelungengau long distance trail 3: Marbach - Maria Taferl
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Blick Richtung Marbach an der Donau - im Hintergrund Maria TaferlPhoto: Donau Niederösterreich / Klaus Engelmayer
The tour starts at the panorama panel at the landing-stage in Marbach. The way leads past the „Winklermühle“ (mill), up through the untouched nature of „Steinbachklamm“ (stone creek gorge). From Hilmanger the way leads down offering a wonderful view into the Danube valley. Through small villages and wooded area the last part of the way is steep and leads you up to Maria Taferl.
The Nibelungengau long distance trail is split up into 8 stages and can be passed through in both directions. Signs along the way will help you to find the right direction.
Author’s recommendation
For easy and convenient organization of the tours its good to have the Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal application. Just download for Android or iPhone.
Track types
Show elevation profileRest stops
Marbach/DonauGasthof Gressl Willibald
Café Schüller und Genusswerkstatt
Café Maria Theresia
Safety information
Please pay attention to following tips and hints, in order to enjoy your hiking trip.
- Stay on the marked trails.
- Wear hiking boots for your safety.
- Use walking sticks to find balance.
- It is always good to have a rainjacket with you.
- Don't forget your trail map.
- Make sure to have enough drinking water.
- Don't litter!
- No open fire!
- Please respect the sensitive habitats of flora and fauna.
We also like to point out, that it is forbidden to ride a horse or a mountain bike along wood trails or private forest roads.
Tips and hints
Tips and hints for excursions along the way:
Steinbachklamm (gorge between Marbach and Maria Taferl), basilica in Maria Taferl
Restaurants and Cafes along the way are in:
Marbach, Hilmanger and Maria Taferl
More sights in the area Nibelungengau:
Power station Ybbs-Persenbeug, peace museum in Erlauf, museum of Oskar Kokoschka in Pöchlarn, castle in Leiben, castle in Artstetten
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Turn-by-turn directions
Public transport
With the Austrian Federal Railway (ÖBB) you travel to trainstation Pöchlarn (timetable). From the trainstation you can take a bus (Postbus) to Marbach. Further information about bus schedules here.We recommend to use a car, because public transportation does not offer direct connections.
By road
Highway A1 until exit Pöchlarn, then take the first exit at the roundabout, and after about 1 kilometer turn left following direction „Donaubrücke“ (Danube bridge). Cross the bridge, stay left and follow road B3 to Marbach.Approaching from Grein or Krems, country road B3 leads you directly to Marbach.
Parking
At the landing-stage in Marbach or at the center of Maria Taferl (also at the basilica).Coordinates
Equipment
For great memories of your hiking experience and to enjoy the surrounding nature, please consider to take some general gear which is listed here: Equipment list
Statistics
- 9 Waypoints
- 9 Waypoints