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Nibelungengau long-distance hiking trail 2: Persenbeug - Marbach

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  • Harbor in Marbach
    Harbor in Marbach
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    Near Persenbeug, the Danube elegantly curves around the "Ybbser Scheibe" to flow through the Nibelungengau towards the Wachau.
    moderate
    Distance 16.5 km
    4:25 h
    341 m
    349 m
    529 m
    216 m
    The stage starts at the Donaulände in Persenbeug and leads along the Danube downstream past Hagsdorf and Gottsdorf. After Metzling, the path goes uphill into the forest. You pass a quarry and follow the forest road further uphill through the forest. Upon reaching the highest point, the path goes downhill through the forest towards the village. You walk past the harbor to the ship landing stage in Marbach.

    Author’s recommendation

    On this stage, you mostly hike through quiet, shady forest areas, away from hustle and bustle. Enjoy the magnificent views of the Danube valley and the Nibelungengau in all its glory: during a break at the Naturfreundestein in Rosenbichl or in Kracking near Marbach. The bathing lake in Persenbeug-Gottsdorf offers refreshing cooling on hot summer days. The Donaulände in Persenbeug and Marbach invite you to linger.

    The Nibelungengau long-distance hiking trail is signposted and walkable in both directions.

    Event highlight in the Nibelungengau:
    Combine your hiking holiday with the solstice celebration "Fire Magic in the Nibelungengau" in June. Celebrate on the bank of the Danube in one of the Nibelungengau communities or aboard a ship. 

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    529 m
    Lowest point
    216 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 23.03%Dirt road 24.70%Forested/wild trail 32.03%Path 11.94%Road 8.24%Unknown 0.02%
    Asphalt
    3.8 km
    Dirt road
    4.1 km
    Forested/wild trail
    5.3 km
    Path
    2 km
    Road
    1.4 km
    Unknown
    5 m
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    Rest stops

    Zur alten Fähre
    Gasthaus Hannl, "Zum goldenen Groschen"
    Pizzeria "Rialto"
    Marbach An Der Donau

    Safety information

    Please note the following tips and advice to make your hiking holiday a wonderful experience:
    ·         Stay on the marked paths.
    ·         Wear mountain/hiking boots.
    ·         Use hiking poles.
    ·         Rainwear is always advisable.
    ·         Take the hiking map with you.
    ·         Carry enough drinking water.
    ·         Please do not leave your rubbish on the path.
    ·         Respect the sensitive habitats of plants and animals.

    We want to inform you that mountain biking and horse riding on the Nibelungengau long-distance trail are generally prohibited in the forest and on private forest roads. Walking/using the suggested routes is at your own risk and responsibility.

    Tips and suggestions

    For easy and convenient planning of the routes, the Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal app is recommended. Simply download for Android or iPhone. 

    Excursion tips along the route:
    Bathing lake in Persebeug-Gottsdorf

    Other dining options along the route:
    Persenbeug-Gottsdorf and Marbach

    Further sights in the Nibelungengau:
    Visitor power plant Ybbs-Persenbeug, Peace Museum Erlauf, Oskar Kokoschka Center Pöchlarn, Europaschloss Leiben, Artstetten Castle, Maria Taferl Basilica

    ATTENTION: please note possible changed opening hours of attractions and the associated measures!

    Events and happenings in the Nibelungengau region and surroundings can be found here. Please note: many events are cancelled in 2020!

    All available promotional materials for the Nibelungengau can be found here or browse online through the Nibelungengau travel guide.

    Public transport

    Travel with ÖBB to the train stop Ybbs/Kemmelbach at timetable inquiry. From the station, you can reach Persenbeug by Postbus/Verkehrsbetriebe Ybbs. Further information on bus schedules can be found here.

    We recommend traveling by car, as public transport does not cover continuous connections.

    Directions

    You can reach Persenbeug via the A1 West Motorway, exit Ybbs, along Federal Road B25 towards Ybbs, through Ybbs over the Ybbs-Persenbeug Danube bridge, keep right towards Persenbeug.

    From Grein or Krems, the Wachauerstraße (B3) leads directly into the community.

    Parking

    Parking is available at the Donaulände in Persenbeug or at the ship landing stage in Marbach.

    Coordinates

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    48.183821, 15.084414
    DMS
    48°11'01.8"N 15°05'03.9"E
    UTM
    33U 506274 5336735
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    You can obtain the Nibelungengau hiking map from Donau Niederösterreich Tourismus GmbH or the Nibelungengau communities. Descriptions of the routes along with GPS tracks for download can be found at www.nibelungengau.at.  The Nibelungengau long-distance hiking trail is signposted and walkable in both directions.

    Equipment

    Hiking boots, backpack, hiking map and/or mobile tour planner, weatherproof clothing (e.g. rain protection), head covering, sun protection, first aid kit, possibly flashlight, sufficient provisions (water, snacks)

    A comprehensive equipment list can be found here.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    16.5 km
    Duration
    4:25 h
    Ascent
    341 m
    Descent
    349 m
    Highest point
    529 m
    Lowest point
    216 m
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