Artstetten 3 - Artstetten-Maria Taferl Weg

The Artstetten–Maria Taferl Trail, which runs alongside the IVV Hiking Trail PW 134, leads from Prangerplatz up Schlossstraße to the outskirts of Artstetten. Following a paved farm road past the village, the trail continues onto the state highway toward Maria Taferl. Here you can enjoy the magnificent panoramic view stretching from the Danube Valley to the Alpine foothills. Continue through a forest, always downhill, to Reitern; here, turn left toward Maria Taferl until you reach the golf course. Head uphill toward Artstetten along the Austrian Way of St. James. Hike through mixed deciduous forests on a gentle incline back to Artstetten.

We recommend hiking boots, a backpack, a hiking map and/or a mobile route planner, weatherproof clothing (e.g., rain gear), a hat, sunscreen, a first-aid kit, possibly a flashlight, and enough food and drink to keep your energy up (water, snacks).

Please note the following tips and guidelines:
· Stay on the marked trails.
· Wear hiking boots.
· Use hiking poles.
· Rain gear is always advisable.
· Bring a hiking map with you.
· Carry enough drinking water with you.
· Please do not leave your trash behind on the trail.
· Respect the sensitive habitats of flora and fauna.

You undertake the suggested hikes at your own risk and on your own responsibility.

Artstetten-Pöbring is accessible via the A1 Westautobahn; take the Pöchlarn exit. At the exit, take the first exit at the roundabout, then turn left after about 1 km and cross the Danube Bridge. Keep left; Wachaustraße (B3) leads to Klein-Pöchlarn. Once in town, turn toward Artstetten (about 3 km).

Coming from Grein or Krems, take Wachauerstraße (B3) to Klein-Pöchlarn; once in town, turn toward Artstetten (about 3 km).

Take the Westbahn to the Pöchlarn train station— check the schedule. From the station, take the bus to Artstetten— check the schedule.

Parking is available at the Musikheim or at Artstetten Castle.

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Where the southern Waldviertel gently slopes down toward the Danube, offering remarkable views of the Danube Valley, lies the market town of Artstetten-Pöbring, situated at an elevation of approximately 390 meters above sea level along the Austrian Way of St. James. Worth seeing are the castle museum and the crypt of the heir to the throne, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and his wife, Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg. The forested area is ideal for hiking. For lodging, you can choose from cozy rooms in inns and farmhouses.

For more information about the town, visit http://www.artstetten.at.

Attractions in the Nibelungengau region:
Ybbs-Persenbeug Danube Power Plant, Erlauf Peace Museum, Oskar Kokoschka Center in Pöchlarn, Leiben European Castle, Artstetten Castle, Maria Taferl Basilica

Events in the Nibelungengau region and surrounding areas can be found here.
Event highlight in the Nibelungengau: Combine your hiking vacation with the summer solstice celebration “Fire Magic in the Nibelungengau” in June. One experience—two options: Celebrate on the banks of the Danube in one of the Nibelungengau communities or aboard a boat. For more information, visit www.sonnenwende.at

All availablepromotional materials for the Nibelungengau can be found here.

You can find route descriptions, including GPS tracks for download, at www.nibelungengau.at.