Thalhofroute

Start at Kirchberg train station, follow the railway path towards the level crossing, cross the railway tracks and follow the street “Soisstraße,” after approx. 4.5 km turn right onto the Rehgraben farm road, at the next opportunity turn right again and follow the road towards “Thalhof”; before the old gravel pit enjoy the view of Hohenstein, continue on the gravel road towards “Schrofen,” downhill to “Klein-Winkel,” here turn left, after approx. 200 m turn right onto the Pielach valley bike path, on the left side next to the Pielach is a rest area for relaxing, follow the Pielach valley bike path for approx. 4 km to Kirchberg Castle; in the castle park you can rest at the Dirndloase, behind the castle follow the Schlossstraße to the right, turn left into Friedenstraße, then right into Bahnhofstraße – starting point.

Please note the winter closure of this and all other MTB routes in the Mostviertel from November 1 to April 14. 

Thank you for your understanding!

Coming from Vienna, take the A1 to the St. Pölten South exit, B20 to Spratzern, then right onto B39, continuing to Kirchberg an der Pielach.

Coming from the west, take the A1 to the Pöchlarn exit, at Mannersdorf onto B215, via Mank, Massendorf, Kettenreith and Marbach to Kirchberg an der Pielach.

Train: Mariazellerbahn from St.Pölten

Establishments along the Thalhof route:

Gasthaus Mahrer

Gasthaus Hinterberger

Gasthof Kemmetner

Landgasthof Kalteis and Gasthof Utz Kirchbergerhof

Other excursion destinations:

·        View of Hohenstein before the gravel pit

·        Rest area on the bike path next to the Pielach

·        Gut Friedstein – animal sanctuary, www.gutfriestein.at 

·        Kirchberg Castle with Dirndloase and playground behind the castle, www.kirchberg-pielach.gv.at/Schloss_Kirchberg 

More info: 

·        Infopoint and ÖAMTC bicycle service point at Kirchberg station with all important information

·        Lockers available at Kirchberg station. This service is intended for short-term storage, not for long-term storage.

·        For children: forest nature trail, bee observation box, and legends path at Kirchenberg, www.kirchberg-pielach.gv.at/Freizeitangebote 

·        Free bike rental at Kirchberg municipal office (by appointment only) www.kirchberg-pielach.gv.at/Radverleih

         For residents and guests of the municipality. If interested, come with official photo ID to the rental point at the municipal office (citizen’s desk), 

         Schlossstraße 1, Tel: 02722/7309-32. Opening hours: Mon – Thu from 8:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 15:00, Fri from 8:00 to 12:00

·        Combination ticket available for the Mariazellerbahn model railway museum and ride on the Himmelstreppe via NÖVOG, www.mariazellerbahn.at/modellbahnmuseum-1 

·        Guided tours bookable at Kirchberg municipal office under 02722/7309-19

·        Mountain experience “Otto Kandler Haus” at Hohenstein (1,195 m) from April 28 to October 28 on weekends and public holidays, starting point: Soistal, contact: hut warden Margarethe Niederhametner, tel.:

 -       Charging station for e-bikes

           Schulgasse 7 (Red Cross Garage) near the leisure center: 2 charging stations.

           Kirchberg station (Bahnhofstraße 9): 3 charging stations

Market municipality Kirchberg/Pielach
Schloßstr. 1, A-3204 Kirchberg/Pielach
Tel. 02722/73 09, Fax 02722/73 09-20
E-mail: gemeinde@kirchberg-pielach.at
www.kirchberg-pielach.at

Mostviertel Tourism
Töpperschloss Neubruck
Neubruck 2/10, 3283 Scheibbs
T +43/7482/204 44
info@mostviertel.at 
www.mostviertel.at

- Kirchberg Castle with playground

- Model railway museum “Mariazellerbahn” in the station, www.bahnimbahnhof.at