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Nibelungengau long distance trail 7: Pöchlarn - Krummnussbaum

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  • Wandern in Krummnussbaum mit Blick Richtung Maria Taferl
    Wandern in Krummnussbaum mit Blick Richtung Maria Taferl
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    Enjoy the wonderful views of the hilly and wooded north shore of the Danube. Basilica Maria Taferl and castle Artstetten stand out majestically.
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    Distance 18.3 km
    4:40 h
    207 m
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    348 m
    213 m

    The tour starts at the Nibelung monument in Pöchlarn and leads upstream along the Danube until the Erlauf river. The way leads along the shore of the Erlauf and on the cycle path. Through a wooded area on an asphalt road you pass the residential area until you reach the center of the village Erlauf. Now you cross the bridge and walk along the Erlauf river until Golling. Via some hills with great views the way leads down to Krummnussbaum.

    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.

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    Update: October 12, 2023
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

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    348 m
    Lowest point
    213 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 52.87%Dirt road 11.19%Forested/wild trail 6.80%Path 12.65%Road 16.01%Unknown 0.44%
    Asphalt
    9.7 km
    Dirt road
    2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    1.2 km
    Path
    2.3 km
    Road
    2.9 km
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    0.1 km
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    Rest stops

    K.U.K - Stadtkaffee
    Cafe Intakt
    Langer Erlauf
    Pizzeria-Gasthaus Schauer
    Gasthof Nusserl
    Gasthof Schiffmeister
    Café & Restaurant NOUS

    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 suggestions

    Tips and hints for excursions along the way:
    Museum of Oskar Kokoschka in Pöchlarn, nibelung monument in Pöchlarn, city museum of Pöchlarn located in the Welserturm (tower), peace museum in Erlauf, crooked walnut trees in Krummnussbaum, Danube port in Krummnussbaum

    Restaurants and Cafes along the way are in:
    Pöchlarn, Erlauf, Golling and Krummnussbaum

    More sights in the area Nibelungengau:
    Power station Ybbs-Persenbeug, castle in Leiben, castle in Artstetten and basilica in Maria Taferl

    Every year at the first Saturday in October the Nut-festival takes place in Krummnussbaum. The village transforms itself into a colorful festival area with delicious and funny offers around the nut.

    Turn-by-turn directions

    The tour starts at the panorama panel at the Nibelung monument in Pöchlarn. One of the most famous Austrian artists of the 20th century Oskar Kokoschka (1886-1980), who was born in the Lawer Austrian city of Pöchlarn was painter, poet and graphic artist. Kokoschka museum which is located in his house of birth displays about 100 artworks of this great expressionist. The way leads upstream along the Danube river until the river Erlauf. Afterwards the way leads downstream along the shore of the Erlauf and on the cycle path and through a wooded area. On an asphalt road you pass through the residencial area in Erlauf along the „Schulstraße“ (school street) until the center to church square. Now the way leads over the „Erlaufbrücke“ (bridge), on mixed ground along the Erlauf until Golling. Via some hills with a great view of Maria Taferl, Pöchlarn, Artstetten and Melk the way leads down at „Silberberg“ (hill) to the panorama panel in Krummnussbaum.
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    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    With the Austrian Federal Railway (ÖBB) you travel to trainstation Pöchlarn (timetable). From the trainstation you can walk into the city.

    Directions

    Highway A1 until exit Pöchlarn, then take the second exit at the roundabout, and after about 2 kilometers you are in the center of town.
    Approaching from Krems or Grein via B3 at Klein-Pöchlarn you cross the Danube bridge. At the roundabout after the bridge you take the first exit direction Pöchlarn.

    Parking

    In Pöchlarn in the city center or at the parking lot in front of the Nibelung monument and in Krummnussbaum in the center.

    Coordinates

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    48.212357, 15.208882
    DMS
    48°12'44.5"N 15°12'32.0"E
    UTM
    33U 515517 5339924
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Die Wanderkarte zum Weitwanderweg Nibelungengau können Sie über den Prospektshop der Donau Niederösterreich Tourismus GmbH oder die Nibelungengau Gemeinden beziehen. Die Beschreibungen der Routen samt GPS-Tracks zum Download finden Sie unter www.nibelungengau.at

    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

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    Difficulty
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    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    18.3 km
    Duration
    4:40 h
    Ascent
    207 m
    Descent
    206 m
    Highest point
    348 m
    Lowest point
    213 m
    Public-transport-friendly Multi-stage route Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly

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