excursion destinations

An overview of all the excursion destinations and sights:

From nature experiences and family-friendly activities to culture, culinary delights and adventure, the Ybbstal Alps offer a wide range of options for every season, every type of weather and every age group.

Eine Familie erkundet gemeinsam die faszinierenden Ausstellungen im Haus der Wildnis. Die Kinder sind begeistert von den interaktiven Elementen, während die Eltern die beeindruckenden Informationen über die Natur und die Tierwelt genießen. Ein perfekter Ort für einen lehrreichen und unterhaltsamen Ausflug an einem regnerischen Tag.
©© Theo Kust

Places to marvel at, play in and explore

  • Stalagmites and stalactites in a cave.
    ©Melanie Karas

    Ötscher Dripstone Cave

    Tormäuerstrasse 64, 3292 Gaming
  • It starts with shooting at targets
    ©Ludwig Fahrnberger

    Lackenhof am Ötscher 3D archery course

    Weitental 51, 3295 Lackenhof
  • A couple takes a break on the steps of the footbridge, right next to the Trift Canal.
    ©weinfranz.at

    Erlebniswelt Mendlingtal "On the Wooden Path

    Lassing 19, 3345 Göstling an der Ybbs
  • Historic building with chimney and water wheel in a rural setting.
    ©Gemeinde Hollenstein

    "Treffenguthammer" Hollenstein

    Dornleiten 19, 3343 Hollenstein an der Ybbs
  • Fahrngruber Hammer, Ybbsitz
    ©Theo Kust

    Fahrngruber Hammer Ybbsitz

    In der Noth 40, 3341 Ybbsitz
  • Ötscherland Express
    ©weinfranz.at

    Ötscherland-Express

    Poschgasse 6, 1140 Wien
  • A lush garden with various plants and stones, surrounded by green foliage.
    ©TVA Markus Frankhauser

    KE herb garden and 5-element path

    Sattel 4, 3343 Hollenstein an der Ybbs
  • Waldsein.at Logo
    ©Susanne Hirner

    Waldsein

    Oberkirchen 12, 3343 Hollenstein an der Ybbs

Swimming fun and water adventures

  • Aerial view of an outdoor pool with swimming pool, slide and tennis courts in a residential area.
    ©Hans-Peter Schager

    Sunbathe and swim at Ötscherland Outdoor Pool

    Berggasse 14, 3292 Gaming
  • Swimming fun for young and old
    ©Josef Herfert

    Outdoor pool Waidhofen an der Ybbs

    Urltalstraße 4, 3340 Waidhofen an der Ybbs
  • Ybbsitz outdoor pool
    ©Andreas Kronsteiner

    Outdoor pool Ybbsitz

    Am Wöhr 2, 3341 Ybbsitz
  • Landl swimming lake & leisure park
    ©Badesee & Freizeitpark Landl

    Badesee & Freizeitpark Landl

    Mooslandl 68, 8921 Mooslandl
  • Boating on Lake Lunz
    ©Niederösterreich Werbung/Michael Liebert

    Boating at Lunzer See lake

    Seepromenade, 3293 Lunz am See
  • Zwei Personen sitzen am Steg eines Sees, im Hintergrund die grüne Berglandschaft
    ©© Niederösterreich Werbung/Gerald Demolsky

    Lake Lunz

Hiking ideas for families

  • Show corner round
    ©Mostviertel
    • DifficultyEasy
    • Distance3,80 km
    • Duration1:10 h

    Schaueckrunde

    Hiking tour Starting from Parking lot Promau
  • Hochkar 360° Skytour
    ©Rene Jagersberger

    Hochkar 360° Skytour

    Lassing 42, 3345 Göstling an der Ybbs
  • Hiking with the alpacas
    ©Urlaub am Bauernhof - Fam. Schweighuber

    Alpakawanderungen beim Bio-Bauernhof Mitterhirschberg

    Hirschberg 14, 3340 Waidhofen an der Ybbs
  • On Eulenweg
    ©Christoph Leditznig
    • DifficultyEasy
    • Distance3,38 km
    • Duration1:00 h

    Owl Trail in the Dürrenstein Wilderness Area

    Hiking tour Starting from Parking lot Rothschild Pond in the Steinbach Valley (Göstling/Ybbs)
  • At the autumnal Lake Lunz
    ©weinfranz.at
    • DifficultyEasy
    • Distance4,85 km
    • Duration1:15 h

    Around the unique Lunzer See

    Hiking tour Starting from Starting point Seeplatz
  • Lackenhof Story Trail - Tut Gut Route 1
    ©(C) Zunder Zwo
    • DifficultyEasy
    • Distance4,43 km
    • Duration1:20 h

    Geschichtenweg Lackenhof - Tut Gut Route 1

    Hiking tour Starting from Lackenhof, Weitental
  • Panoramic tour of the Leckermoos high moor
    ©weinfranz.at
    • DifficultyEasy
    • Distance2,11 km
    • Duration0:45 h

    Hochmoor Leckermoos (Moorweg)

    Hiking tour Starting from Leckermoor Parking Lot
  • Through the gorge
    ©Christa Hochpöchler
    • DifficultyModerate
    • Distance3,26 km
    • Duration1:20 h

    Opponitz Gorge Hiking Trail

    Hiking tour Starting from Schluchtenhütte at the "Oberdippelreith" farmhouse
  • Indulgence (Copyright: Ablaß)
    ©Mostviertel
    • DifficultyModerate
    • Distance5,31 km
    • Duration1:15 h

    Large Hochreit route

    Hiking tour Starting from Ablass farm
  • Small high riding tour
    ©(C) Heidi Zettel
    • DifficultyEasy
    • Distance4,15 km
    • Duration1:00 h

    Hochreit-Runde

    Hiking tour Starting from Farm Drainage
  • Healthy Lunz am See - Steps Trail Route 3
    ©(C) Christian Paumann
    • DifficultyModerate
    • Distance4,85 km
    • Duration1:15 h

    Gesundes Lunz am See - Schritteweg Route 3

    Hiking tour Starting from Amonpark
  • Hochkar mountain lake
    ©Ludwig Fahrnberger
    • DifficultyEasy
    • Distance1,13 km
    • Duration0:24 h

    Bergseewanderung Hochkar

    Hiking tour Starting from Hochkar, Valley Station
  • Ybbs River Trail
    ©Stadt Waidhofen an der Ybbs
    • DifficultyEasy
    • Distance0,69 km
    • Duration0:30 h

    Ybbsuferweg - Waidhofen an der Ybbs

    Hiking tour Starting from Ybbsturm (Unter der Leithen)
  • Forge mile Ybbsitz
    ©Unknown
    • DifficultyModerate
    • Distance7,98 km

    Schmiedemeile Ybbsitz

    Hiking tour Starting from Ferrum, Ybbsitz town center
  • Beer fountain on GeBIERgsweg
    ©Theo Kust
    • DifficultyEasy
    • Distance6,58 km
    • Duration2:00 h

    GeBIERgsweg Gaming (Krügerl-Runde)

    Hiking tour Starting from Giant beer barrel in Kartausenpark Gaming
  • Ötscherbank on the Hüttenkogel
    ©Martin Fülöp
    • DifficultyEasy
    • Distance0,79 km
    • Duration0:20 h

    In the footsteps of Clusius - walk to the panorama telescope

    Hiking tour Starting from Mountain station of the double chairlift Gr. Ötscher

Wild and fascinating

  • Paragliding on the Ötscher
    ©Karas

    Paragleiten auf Ötscher und Hochkar

    Kettenreith 3, 3233 Kilb
  • A woman stands on a staircase in front of a waterfall in the Palfau waterhole gorge.
    ©fotosoos.at

    Palfau waterhole gorge (Palfauer Wasserlochklamm)

    Palfau 69, 8923 Palfau
  • Mann sitzt in einem Kajak im Naturpark NÖ Eisenwurzen.
    ©© Naturparke Niederösterreich/weinfranz

    Water sports

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Whether it’s a day out or a holiday: there’s plenty of variety in store for those keen to get out and about

  • Mountain landscape with the Dürrenstein in the background, surrounded by conifers and autumn-colored foliage.
    ©weinfranz.at

    Dürrenstein (Gipfel)

    3293 Lunz am See
  • 3D archery course Buchenberg
    ©A. Plachy

    Buchenberg 3D archery course

    Rösselgraben 15, 3340 Waidhofen an der Ybbs
  • FeRRUM - world of iron
    ©Dominik Stixenberger

    FeRRUM - world of iron

    Markt 24, 3341 Ybbsitz
  • Historic building with red roof and tower, surrounded by trees.
    ©Ricarda Schwarzel

    Gaming Charterhouse (Kartause Gaming)

    Kartause 1, 3292 Gaming
  • Fishing in Waidhofen an der Ybbs
    ©Mag. Waidhofen an der Ybbs

    Fishing in Waidhofen an der Ybbs

    Schlossweg 2, 3340 Waidhofen an der Ybbs
  • Landl swimming lake & leisure park
    ©Badesee & Freizeitpark Landl

    Badesee & Freizeitpark Landl

    Mooslandl 68, 8921 Mooslandl
  • Prochenberg
    ©Österr. Alpenverein

    Prochenberg lookout post

    3341 Ybbsitz
  • River landscape with clear water, pebble beach and wooded hills.
    ©TV Göstlinger Alpen

    River bath Ybbs

    Dr. Steppan Park, 3345 Göstling an der Ybbs
  • Tobogganing in the Mostviertel
    ©weinfranz.at

    Rodelbahn Ziegenalm

    Göstling 37, 3345 Göstling an der Ybbs
  • People swim and play in the Seebachbad Lunz am See, surrounded by trees and mountains.
    ©Marktgemeinde Lunz am See

    Seebachbad

    Seepromenade, 3293 Lunz am See
  • A lush garden with various plants and stones, surrounded by green foliage.
    ©TVA Markus Frankhauser

    KE herb garden and 5-element path

    Sattel 4, 3343 Hollenstein an der Ybbs
  • Three llamas in a stable, one in the foreground, the others in the background.
    ©Martina Burzin

    Ötscherlamas

    Schäftalstraße 7, 3294 Langau
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