On this stage you mainly walk through quiet and shady wooded areas, away from hustle and bustle. Enjoy the great view of the Danube valley and the Nibelungengau.
Description
The tour starts at the waterfront in Persenbeug and leads downstream via Hagsdorf and Gottsdorf. After Metzling the way leads up into the wood. Now you pass a stone pit and follow the forest road uphill through the wood. At the highest point the way leads down through the wood to the village. You pass the port and walk to the landing-stage in Marbach.
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.
Starting point of the tour
Persenbeug, waterfront
Destination point of the tour
Marbach, landing-stage
Route description Nibelungengau long distance trail 2: Persenbeug - Marbach
The tour starts in front of the panorama panel at the waterfront in Persenbeug and leads downstream along the Danube. A beautiful view of the Danube power station Ybbs-Persenbeug and the city of Ybbs accompany you to Hagsdorf and Gottsdorf. At Metzling the way leads uphill into a wooded area and offers great views of the Danube valley and the Nibelungengau. Enjoy the panorama while taking a break at „Naturfreundestein“ (nature friends stone) in Rosenbichl. Afterwards you pass a stone pit and follow the forest road uphill through the wood. Along the way you can find some quiet places to rest in untouched nature. At the highest point –at „Hirschensprung“ (deer jump)- the way leads down through the wood to Kracking. Enjoy the wonderful panoramic view seeing Maria Taferl and the Nibelungengau. You walk through the village to Marbach, passing the port all the way to the panorama panel at the landing-stage where this tour ends.
Directions
Highway A1 until exit Ybbs, following B25 through Ybbs, and use the Danube bridge (Ybbs/Persenbeug) to cross the river. After the bridge you keep right and follow B3 until Persenbeug.
Approaching from Grein or Krems, country road B3 leads you directly to Persenbeug.
Parking
You can park along the waterfront in Persenbeug or at the landing-stage in Marbach.
With the Austrian Federal Railway (ÖBB) you travel to trainstation Ybbs/Kemmelbach (timetable). From the trainstation you can take a bus (Postbus/Verkehrsbetriebe) from Ybbs to Persenbeug. Further information about bus schedules here: Postbus or Verkehrsbetriebe
Author's tip
The lake in Persenbeug-Gottsdorf is a good place for a refreshing dip on hot summer days. It is nice to stroll along the waterfront in Persenbeug and Marbach.
