The market town of Nöchling in the district of Melk is considered a quiet, feel-good place far away from traffic noise and the hustle and bustle. Situated amidst the rustling forests and gentle meadows of the south-western Waldviertel, the village is ideal for relaxing vacations and hiking excursions. In addition to a beautiful swimming pond with a sun terrace, Nöchling is above all a true hiking paradise. Beautiful routes of varying degrees of difficulty lead through the unspoiled landscape.
Fact for cabaret and film fans: stage star, author and director Josef Hader grew up in Nöchling - one of Austria's most successful cabaret artists and actors.
The most beautiful hikes in and around Nöchling
In Nöchling, long-distance hikers particularly enjoy embarking on the 9-day tour of the Ysper-Weitental circular hiking trail, which covers a total of 170 kilometers. Of course, it can also be hiked in stages.
The three-hour, easy hike along the panoramic Predigtstuhlweg trail is perfect for families with children. A particularly nice tour, not only for couples who are parents or would like to become parents, is stage 1 of the Lebensweg: under the motto "Parents' love", it takes a good nine hours from Laimbach to Nöchling.
