Urban through city center and Wasser district

©Stadt Waidhofen an der Ybbs

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1,56 km
Duration: 0:30 h
Ascent: 11 m elevation gain
Descent: 9 m elevation gain

A leisurely stroll through Waidhofen an der Ybbs

Starting point of the tour: Rothschild Castle
Tour destination: Parish Courtyard

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Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1,56 km
Duration: 0:30 h
Ascent: 11 m elevation gain
Descent: 9 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:3/6
Overall experience:5/6
Scenery:4/6
Technical difficulty:1/6

Lowest point: 352 m
Highest point: 370 m

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

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Urban through city center and Wasser district
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A leisurely stroll through Waidhofen an der Ybbs

The town center and the Wasservorstadt district bear witness to the town's diverse history. The castle, churches and town houses show the early wealth created by forges, hammers and grinding mills.

Route description
Start: Rothschild Castle - Parish Church - City Tower - Upper Market Square - High Market - Old Town Hall - Bürgerspitalkirche - Forge Hammer - Viaduct Lane (stairs at the end) - Frieß Lane (stairs at the end) - Krautberg Lane - Binder Lane - At the Thürl - Lower Market Square - Freising Hill - Parish Lane (stairs at the beginning) - Destination: Parish Courtyard
Parking
Parking spaces in Waidhofen an der Ybbs
Getting there
West motorway to the Amstetten-West exit, B121 to Waidhofen an der Ybbs
Public transport
by train from Amstetten to Waidhofen an der Ybbs, by bus (line 650) to the Mühlstraße stop, 2 min walk to the city center
Editor’s tip
Enjoyment awaits in the city center cafés.

Recommended period

Ybbstaler Alps - Waidhofen an der Ybbs Tourism Office

Schlossweg 2, 3340 Waidhofen an der Ybbs

T +43 5/93049

info@ybbstaler-alpen.at

www.ybbstaler-alpen.at

Letzte Änderung: 3 Aug 2026