Waidhofen - Sonntagberg - St. Leonhard am Walde

Description

The starting point for this hike is Rothschild Castle in Waidhofen an der Ybbs. Via Rehau, it goes in the direction of Windhag - directly opposite the Sonntagberg basilica and with a rewarding 360° view. This is followed by a descent into the Luegergraben and to Böhlerwerk station. After the railway underpass, the path turns left towards Sonntagberg (sign 04A). Past the farms “Kahlenberg” and “Kaiserhof”, then through the forest, you reach the basilica at Sonntagberg. The baroque pilgrimage church was started between 1705 and 1718 according to plans by Jakob Prandtauer and completed by Josef Munggenast by 1732. Past the cemetery, the path continues over the road with a turnoff to Haus Sandlehen and on a beautiful riding and meadow path leads to the “Mostviertler Panorama Road”. On this road, you come to St. Leonhard am Walde.

Starting point of the tour

Böhlerwerk station

Destination point of the tour

St. Leonhard/Walde

Route description Waidhofen - Sonntagberg - St. Leonhard am Walde

The optimal starting point for this walk is train station Böhlerwerk. After the railway underpass, the path branches off left in direction of the Sonntagberg, starting from (table 04A). Past the farms "Kahlenberg" and "Kaiserhof", then through the forest, the trail reaches the Basilica on the Sonntagberg. Past the cemetery the trail continues along the street with a turn to the House Sandlehen and on a beautiful road and Meadow Trail one reaches the "Mostviertler scenic road". On this road, one continues to St. Leonhard / Walde.