Kneipp path Hofamt Priel

Hiking route from Parking lot at the community center

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Elevation profile

3,62 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Route: 3,62 km
  • Ascent: 174 egm
  • Descent: 174 egm
  • Duration: 1:15 h
  • Lowest point: 269 m
  • Highest point:443 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • Suitable for families and children

Details for: Kneipp path Hofamt Priel

Brief description

Path No. 25

A hike where you can enjoy nature and do a lot for your health and well-being! You will find a Kneipp station, rest areas, and special rock formations to recharge your energy. The magnificent view far into the Alpine foothills rounds off the special feature of this Kneipp path.

Description

The municipality of Hofamt Priel forms the boundary from the Strudengau to the Nibelungengau and is a romantic scattered settlement area surrounded by forests with a significant share in the Danube region. In the higher regions, the viewer is offered a wonderful panoramic view from the Danube power station (Ybbs-Persenbeug) and Persenbeug Castle extending into the Alpine foothills.

Starting point of the tour

Parking lot at the community center

Destination point of the tour

Parking lot at the community center

Route description Kneipp path Hofamt Priel

The hike leads over the Lichtenstern along the pond stream, where the Kneipp station is located, to the Peace Cross and back via the mountain bike route to the community center. There is a Kneipp station, rest areas, as well as special stones for recharging energy, water wheels, various fairy tale figures for children, and interesting historical information (former quarry in Wagenleiten, Straßlmühle) to discover. Also enjoy the magnificent view far into the Alpine foothills.

Directions

A1 exit Ybbs - Persenbeug Danube bridge - B36 into the Yspertal – and drive to Hofamt Priel.

Parking

Parking lot at the community center

By train to Ybbs a.d. Donau, then by regional bus 780 to the Hofamt Priel community center. Your exact route can be planned with the VOR route planner: www.anachb.vor.at 

Map recommendations

Hiking guide for the Southern Waldviertel hiking region available at Waldviertel Tourism and can be ordered online at https://waldviertel.myproduct.at/wanderfuehrer-wanderregion-suedliches-waldviertel-waldviertel-tourismus

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