DUR V1: Pielach Mouth - Pielachhäuser

Hiking route from Pielach Mouth to Pielachhäuser

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Elevation profile

12,69 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Route: 12,69 km
  • Ascent: 58 egm
  • Descent: 45 egm
  • Duration: 3:30 h
  • Lowest point: 208 m
  • Highest point:257 m
Features
  • Stage tour
  • With refreshment stops
  • Accessibility by train and bus

Details for: DUR V1: Pielach Mouth - Pielachhäuser

Brief description

The Dunkelsteinerwald Circuit (DUR), with a total length of 160 kilometers, connects the most beautiful places in the Dunkelsteinerwald region in 9 stages (and 4 connecting paths). An unparalleled experience of nature and hiking. The connecting path 1 (DUR V1) leads from the Pielach mouth to Pielachhäuser. All stages and connecting paths: www.dunkelsteinerwaldrunde.at.

Description

From the Pielach Mouth on the Danube, this connecting DUR passes over the Steinwandleiten to Pielachberg and further to Neubach. Here a detour to the Pielach nature reserve: Neubacher Au-Ofenloch, where Angus and Galloway cattle graze, is worthwhile. Via Albrechtsberg we reach Neuhofen via the Ofenloch and eventually Pielachhäuser. This connecting DUR can be ideally combined with DUR6, DUR8 or DUR V2.

Starting point of the tour

Pielach Mouth

Destination point of the tour

Pielachhäuser

Route description DUR V1: Pielach Mouth - Pielachhäuser

We begin our connecting DUR at the Pielach Mouth and hike upstream along the Steinwandleiten to Pielachberg. In town we turn right to the playground and then right again. Through the playground and the recreational area we reach the state road, which we cross. On the right, Galloway cattle accompany us until the first turning option. Here we turn left and immediately right again, then hike straight ahead. In Neubach the path leads left, but a visit to the Pielach nature reserve: Neubacher Au-Ofenloch is worthwhile. With some luck, Angus and Galloway cattle can be seen. Back on the connecting DUR, after the first houses we turn right and proceed on the foot and cycle path to the state road, where we go right to Albrechtsberg (place to eat). Before the Pielach bridge we go left and reach a towpath that takes us through the Ofenloch to the next state road, which we cross. After crossing we follow the road to Neuhofen to the center. After the lovingly renovated barn of the Mauer music band, we turn right and hike along the Pielach to the destination.

Directions

Pielach Mouth: A1 exit Melk, B33 to Querstraße Pielamunder-Allee

Pielachhäuser: A1 exit Loosdorf, B1 to Groß Sierning, turn left towards Haunoldstein and Pielachhäuser

Parking

Free parking is available at the Pielach Mouth and in Pielachhäuser.

Pielach Mouth: Melk train station, regional bus line 720 to the Pielach Mouth stop

Pielachhäuser: Groß Sierning train station and on foot to Pielachhäuser

Equipment

Sturdy hiking boots, rain protection, sufficient drinks and snacks as well as the Dunkelsteinerwald hiking map.

Author's tip

Book tip: In the Realm of the Unicorn - Fairy Tales and Legends from the Dunkelsteinerwald

Available at www.dunkelsteinerwaldrunde.at.

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