Nature Park Lower Austria Eisenwurzen

Description

Immerse in the nature park:  From Hollenstein, it initially goes 10 km uphill to Promau – first gently, then a bit steeper at the end – where a beautiful rest area invites a first break. The descent leads windingly into Mendlingtal or to the start/end point of the 3.5 kilometer long, wildly romantic gorge along a stream.  Here you can find one of the last functional timber rafting installations in Central Europe. A short, quite steep counter-climb parallel to it, and a short, very steep descent lead to Lassing - also the start/end point of this great excursion destination. 

The following 7 km go gently downhill along the main road to Göstling, where after passing through the town center, you turn onto the Ybbstal bike path and follow it via Kogelsbach, St. Georgen am Reith back to Hollenstein. 

Especially the last kilometers are once again pure nature experience directly along the Ybbs. 

Starting point of the tour

Town center Hollenstein

Destination point of the tour

Town center Hollenstein

Route description Nature Park Lower Austria Eisenwurzen

Follow the street from the town towards Lassing (Sandgraben). It goes uphill for 10 km, with the last two kilometers being a bit steeper (max. 10%). Then follows a descent with max. 7% on a narrow road and partly very tight curves (caution!). Past the parking lot of the Erlebniswelt Mendlingtal, there is an 800 m long climb up to 15% steep, followed by an equally steep descent before you turn onto the main road in Lassing. 

Follow this gently descending road for 6 km to Göstling South and turn towards the town center. After the town, switch to the Ybbstal bike path and follow it comfortably downstream without inclines to Hollenstein.