Cradle of Austria walk

Hiking route from Parking lot Millenniumsplatz 2

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Elevation profile

5,09 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Route: 5,09 km
  • Ascent: 23 egm
  • Descent: 23 egm
  • Duration: 1:15 h
  • Lowest point: 295 m
  • Highest point:323 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • With refreshment stops
  • Suitable for families and children

Details for: Cradle of Austria walk

Brief description

Walk through Neuhofen an der Ybbs, the cradle of Austria.

Description

Pleasant local walk with the opportunity to discover the history of Austria.

Starting point of the tour

Parking lot Millenniumsplatz 2

Destination point of the tour

Ostarrichi Culture Court (Millenniumsplatz 1)

Route description Cradle of Austria walk

From the parking lot at Millenniumsplatz 2, we start our walk towards the parish church Maria Himmelfahrt in Erlenschacherl. Passing through the marketplace and Marktstraße, we head to Niederneuhofen and then on to Perbersdorf to the Square of the Forgotten Peoples. We continue through Perbersdorf (with an option to stop for refreshment) towards Kothmühle, then into Waldstraße, back through the floodplain towards Wading. Over the bridge, we switch to the old church path until the artificial turf pitch. After that, we head towards the outdoor pool and through Bachgasse towards Elzbach. Crossing the Ostarrichi-Elzbach bridge, we walk alongside the main road, past the schools, to the main destination, Ostarrichi Culture Court.

Parking

Millenniumsplatz 2, ample parking available

Equipment

Light hiking shoes

Author's tip

Those who want to learn more about the historical significance of Neuhofen an der Ybbs should visit the Museum Ostarrichi.

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