Panoramic Ridge Trail: Along the Schnapsstraße

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 12,46 km
Duration: 3:30 h
Ascent: 486 m elevation gain
Descent: 486 m elevation gain

Explore the 1st Lower Austrian Schnapps Route on this route. Sections can be covered on foot, by bike or e-bike.

Starting point of the tour: Ybbsitz, town center
Tour destination: Ybbsitz, town center

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Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 12,46 km
Duration: 3:30 h
Ascent: 486 m elevation gain
Descent: 486 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:4/6
Overall experience:5/6
Scenery:6/6

Lowest point: 414 m
Highest point: 655 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus
Suitable for families and children

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Explore the 1st Lower Austrian Schnapps Route on this route. Sections can be covered on foot, by bike or e-bike.

The 1st Lower Austrian Schnapps Road has been stretching along the Panoramahöhenweg since 2004. It connects the Ybbsitz farmhouses "Siegsonnleiten", "Kesselsonnleiten", "Spiegelbauer", "Jägersonnleiten", "Hochsonnleiten", "Stöckl" and "Grestenberg". Signs point to the farms where you can taste and buy homemade distillates.

Tip: The Pimaskapelle chapel is a beautiful viewing and photo point (parking at Schwarzenberg no. 19, Kleineck). The Marienkapelle chapel is located on the pilgrimage route from Sonntagberg to Mariazell. It was built in 1968 to replace an old chapel. On Easter Sunday, a prayer for a good harvest takes place here. On Corpus Christi, the chapel is the station of a procession.

safety instructions
On the Panoramic Ridge Trail, walkers, cyclists, e-bikers, and motorized guests find relaxation. Please show mutual respect, consideration, and give space to one another.
Route description
•            Hochsonnleiten Farmhouse
Award-winning fine brandies, liqueurs and ciders of the highest quality. Please book by phone in advance.
Maria and Rudolf Gruber, Knieberg 11, 3341 Ybbsitz, T 07443/881 20
•            Stöckl Farmhouse
Award-winning fine brandies and liqueurs, cider, sheep cheese, gifts for various occasions. Tasting by appointment.
Johannes Heigl, Knieberg 10, 3341 Ybbsitz, T 07443/881 22
•            Grestenberg Farm
Masterful fine brandies and liqueurs in Eisenstraße design. Tastings on request with cider and farm snack. Cellar and barn tours possible by appointment.
Johannes and Renate Obermüller, Knieberg 6, 3341 Ybbsitz, T 07443/863 96, grestenberg@ybbsitz.at
Parking
Ybbsitz at the old train station
Getting there
A1 West Motorway, exit Amstetten West, continue to Waidhofen and from there to Ybbsitz
Public transport
VOR bus line to Ybbsitz
Editor’s tip
Information about the history of the Eisenstraße Cultural Park and the topic of iron & metal in Ferrum Ybbsitz.

Recommended period

Tourism Association Ybbstaler Alpen

Göstling 46/2, 3345 Göstling an der Ybbs

www.ybbstaler-alpen.at

info@ybbstaler-alpen.at

www.panoramahoehenweg.at

Letzte Änderung: 3 Aug 2026