Details for: Naturparke & Mendlingtal
Brief description
Water, followed by lots of forest in the nature park and a combination of both steeped in history in the experience. Lots of variety through the Eisenwurzen and in the Ybbstal.
Description
The tour starts comfortably on the Ybbstal cycle path upstream to Hollenstein. Here, turn right through the village into the sand ditch towards Gamsstein. In no time at all, an idyllic, secluded atmosphere, getting steeper and steeper up to the Promau with a beautiful clearing and rest area. A partly steep, winding descent leads down into the Mendlingtal valley and onwards via a short, steep counter-climb to Lassing.
The route descends to Göstling and continues along the Ybbstal cycle path via Kogelsbach to St. Georgen am Reith. From here, the route now climbs 3km with a maximum gradient of 10% up to the large Kripp and over an almost 5km long descent (max. 16%) back to Opponitz.
Starting point of the tour
Opponitz, Village Square
Destination point of the tour
Opponitz, Village Square
Directions
Ybbstal Federal Highway from Waidhofen/Ybbs
Parking
Parking Spaces Along the Ybbstal Bike Trail
ÖBB to Waidhofen/Ybbs, VOR bus line to Opponitz
Author's tip
While in Hollenstein, take a look inside the "Schafkäs-Express"... an old railroad car with a rich history.
