Great and challenging route to the pilgrimage site Mariazell with wonderful climbs, descents, and views!
Description
The route starts through the small Ybbstal and the Zogels and Wiesergraben up to just before Gaming and then continues downstream towards Scheibbs. In Neubruck turn right towards Mariazell. Shortly after St. Anton/Jeßnitz begins the very long climb (20 km, first steeper, later only slightly rising) to Wastl am Wald.
The following descent offers some great views of the "wild side" of the Ötscher.
At the bottom, turn left towards Annaberg and shortly after sharply right to Ulreichsberg. Continue towards Walstern and "Hubertussee", where the road surface is unfortunately a bit rough – but the idyllic lake makes up for it.
A small climb on the B21 brings us to the famous Mariazell, where we turn left to Erlaufsee and ride up to Zellerrain – a moderate climb over 4 km.
Then follows a long, fairly fast descent into the valley before continuously following the Ybbs river. Another 2.5 km uphill to the "Große Kripp" and back to Waidhofen.
Starting point of the tour
Waidhofen an der Ybbs
Destination point of the tour
Waidhofen an der Ybbs
Route description Mariazell round via Hubertussee – the king stage
Waidhofen an der Ybbs - Exit through the district Zell - Schmiedestraße - Schwellöd Bridge - left onto the B32 direction Ybbsitz - Ybbsitz - continue on the B32 - about 3 km after Ybbsitz turn right onto the L6186 towards Maria Seesal - shortly before Maria Seesal turn left over the bridge and follow the L6186 - Zogelsgraben - Oberamt - junction to L92 - turn right onto the L92 - Brettl - junction to B25 - turn left onto the B25 - Neubruck - turn right onto the B28 - St. Anton an der Jessnitz - Puchenstuben - Wastl/Wald - after the descent turn left onto the B20 - follow the road for about 3 km, then turn right towards Annarotte and Ulreichsberg - Ulreichsberg - turn right towards Walstern and Hubertussee - B21 turn right towards Mariazell - Mariazell - St. Sebastian - Erlaufseestraße - Erlaufsee - turn right onto the B71 - Zellerain - Taschelbach - Neuhaus - Langau - after 4 km turn half-left towards Lunz - Lunz - B25 - Göstling - turn right onto the B31 - St. Georgen/Reith - L98 - Opponitz - B31 - Gstadt - Waidhofen an der Ybbs
Directions
Coming from the A1 motorway: exit Amstetten West, B121 to Waidhofen an der Ybbs
Parking
There are several Park & Ride options: http://waidhofen.at/parkplaetze
Arrival with the ÖBB (Rudolfsbahn) from/via Amstetten.
You can take your bike on most local and long-distance trains. In Austria you need a special bike ticket for this; you can also purchase weekly or monthly passes for your bike. For international routes, ÖBB offers the Biking International Ticket.
Author's tip
Mariazell is only really suitable for a stop because of the basilica - also to replenish supplies! Take time to consciously perceive the nature!
