DUR V1: Pielach Mouth - Pielachhäuser

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 12,69 km
Duration: 3:30 h
Ascent: 58 m elevation gain
Descent: 45 m elevation gain

The Dunkelsteinerwald Circuit (DUR), with a total length of 160 kilometers, connects the most beautiful places in the Dunkelsteinerwald region in 9 stages (and 4 connecting paths). An unparalleled experience of nature and hiking. The connecting path 1 (DUR V1) leads from the Pielach mouth to Pielachhäuser. All stages and connecting paths: www.dunkelsteinerwaldrunde.at.

Starting point of the tour: Pielach Mouth
Tour destination: Pielachhäuser

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 12,69 km
Duration: 3:30 h
Ascent: 58 m elevation gain
Descent: 45 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
1/6
Overall experience:
2/6
Scenery:
2/6

Lowest point208 m
Highest point257 m

Stage tour
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus

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Description

From the Pielach Mouth on the Danube, this connecting DUR passes over the Steinwandleiten to Pielachberg and further to Neubach. Here a detour to the Pielach nature reserve: Neubacher Au-Ofenloch, where Angus and Galloway cattle graze, is worthwhile. Via Albrechtsberg we reach Neuhofen via the Ofenloch and eventually Pielachhäuser. This connecting DUR can be ideally combined with DUR6, DUR8 or DUR V2.

Equipment Sturdy hiking boots, rain protection, sufficient drinks and snacks as well as the Dunkelsteinerwald hiking map.
Route description We begin our connecting DUR at the Pielach Mouth and hike upstream along the Steinwandleiten to Pielachberg. In town we turn right to the playground and then right again. Through the playground and the recreational area we reach the state road, which we cross. On the right, Galloway cattle accompany us until the first turning option. Here we turn left and immediately right again, then hike straight ahead. In Neubach the path leads left, but a visit to the Pielach nature reserve: Neubacher Au-Ofenloch is worthwhile. With some luck, Angus and Galloway cattle can be seen. Back on the connecting DUR, after the first houses we turn right and proceed on the foot and cycle path to the state road, where we go right to Albrechtsberg (place to eat). Before the Pielach bridge we go left and reach a towpath that takes us through the Ofenloch to the next state road, which we cross. After crossing we follow the road to Neuhofen to the center. After the lovingly renovated barn of the Mauer music band, we turn right and hike along the Pielach to the destination.
Parking Free parking is available at the Pielach Mouth and in Pielachhäuser.
Getting there Pielach Mouth: A1 exit Melk, B33 to Querstraße Pielamunder-AlleePielachhäuser: A1 exit Loosdorf, B1 to Groß Sierning, turn left towards Haunoldstein and Pielachhäuser
Public transport Pielach Mouth: Melk train station, regional bus line 720 to the Pielach Mouth stopPielachhäuser: Groß Sierning train station and on foot to Pielachhäuser
Editor’s tip Book tip: In the Realm of the Unicorn - Fairy Tales and Legends from the DunkelsteinerwaldAvailable at www.dunkelsteinerwaldrunde.at.

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