Max-Schubert-Warte – Mittelpunkt von Niederösterreich

The center of Lower Austria is located in the municipality of Kapelln in St. Pölten-Land: 5,348,138 meters north of the equator. This was precisely determined on November 30, 1993, and since then the Max Schubert Observatory and a fantastic adventure trail have been inviting visitors to linger and explore.

Max-Schubert-Warte: the best views at the center of Lower Austria
Named after the surveyor Maximilian Schubert, the Max-Schubert-Warte in the Killing district of Kapelln marks the center of the province. Three singing benches display the lyrics and melody of the first verse of Lower Austria's national anthem "Oh Heimat, dich zu lieben". The beautiful panoramic view of the foothills of the Alps extends as far as the Ötscher.
Scenic tip: Nearby is the Andreas-Friedenswarte, built in 2004 - with views of the Ötscher and Schneeberg.

Center point trail: adventure trail around the Max-Schubert-Warte
12 exciting, interactive puzzle and adventure stations invite young and old explorers to find out more about Lower Austria: In the open air, the themed trail leads through history, customs, geography and records.
Cozy resting places in the vicinity: the soccer pitch canteen (during matches) and a refreshment point with snack bar directly in Kapelln - as well as the Gasthaus Nährer in Rassing, just 1 kilometer away.

By the way: A fun competition also makes the "Mittelpunktweg" the ideal destination for families and school classes. Documents and registration options are available at the municipal office in Kapelln.

Hiking tips around the center of Lower Austria

• The popular Purkersdorf-Göttweig Way of St. James leads past the Max-Schubert-Warte. The entire route - from Purkersdorf to Furth bei Göttweig - measures just under 70 kilometers.
• An approximately 5-kilometre-long "Tut gut" circular hiking trail leads from the church parking lot in Kapelln via the ranger station and back.