Nibelungengau long distance trail 3: Marbach - Maria Taferl
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Blick Richtung Marbach an der Donau - im Hintergrund Maria Taferl
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Enjoy the silence of the untouched nature of Steinbachklamm (gorge). Up in Maria Taferl great views of the Danube valley and the Nibelungengau await you.
moderate
Distance 9 km
Duration2:50 h
Ascent470 m
Descent240 m
Highest point550 m
Lowest point216 m
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.
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Update: October 12, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Marbach/Donau Gasthof 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 suggestions
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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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). Enjoy the peace and quiet moments and use some time to relax. After the gorge, you have the opportunity for a short rest in the nature or a little further at restaurant Gressl in Hilmanger. Now the way leads down offering great views of the Danube valley. You are crossing small villages and wooded area before the last part of the way leads steep up to Maria Taferl. The way leads past the impressive basilica before the tour ends in front of the panorama panel at the village entrance. High above the Danube valley the village of Maria Taferl offers a unique panoramic view overlooking the entire Alps from „Schneeberg“ to „Traunstein“. Maria Taferl also is the most important place of pilgrimage in Lawer Austria.
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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.
Directions
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
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48.214091, 15.152343
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48°12'50.7"N 15°09'08.4"E
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33U 511317 5340107
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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
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
9 km
Duration
2:50 h
Ascent
470 m
Descent
240 m
Highest point
550 m
Lowest point
216 m
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