Nibelungengau long-distance hiking trail 6: Leiben - Pöchlarn

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Safety information

Please observe the following tips and notes to make your hiking holiday a wonderful experience:
·         Stay on 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 trash on the path.
·         Respect the sensitive habitats of plants and wildlife.

We would like to point out that mountain biking and horseback riding are generally prohibited on the Nibelungengau long-distance hiking trail in the forest and on private forest roads. Using the suggested routes is at your own risk and responsibility.

Tips and suggestions

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

Excursion tips along the route:
Europaschloss Leiben, Bee park Klein-Pöchlarn, mirror sculpture Klein-Pöchlarn, floating platform in the Danube in Klein-Pöchlarn, Oskar Kokoschka Center Pöchlarn, Nibelung monument Pöchlarn, City Museum Arelape-Bechelaren-Pöchlarn

Dining options along the route:
Leiben, Klein-Pöchlarn and Pöchlarn

Further sights in the Nibelungengau:
Visitors' power plant Ybbs-Persenbeug, Peace Museum Erlauf, Artstetten Castle, Basilica Maria Taferl

Event tips:
Numerous sporting activities take place in and around Leiben, such as the Dirtrun woidwetza. All events and happenings in the Nibelungengau region and surroundings can be viewed here.

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

Directions

Leiben is accessible via the A1 Westautobahn, exit Pöchlarn. At the exit take the 1st roundabout exit, after about 1 km turn left towards the Danube bridge. Cross the bridge, then keep right on Wachauerstraße (B3) to Ebersdorf. In the village turn left to Leiben.

Coming from Krems or Grein via Wachauerstraße (B3) to Ebersdorf and turn in the village to Leiben.

Parking

Parking is possible at Europaschloss Leiben or the Nibelung monument in Pöchlarn or in the town.

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