Danube Lake Circuit
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Hiking tour Starting from Weitenegg Recreation Center
The entrance to the southern Waldviertel - the market town of Leiben - is playfully romantic. The beautifully restored Leiben Castle is a visible landmark. It dates back to the 11th century and is a popular excursion destination. In addition to the agricultural engineering museum and the fixed points of our exhibitions (Easter exhibition and Hobby Art Advent), balls, private weddings and birthday parties as well as the autumn rally are also on the event program. Other sights and leisure facilities: the Weitenegg ruins, the Galgenkreuz, the parish church in Lehen, the St. Corona church in Leiben and the Weitenegg leisure center. A special tip is the high plateau above Ebersdorf with a magnificent view of the Lehen church, Henzing, Melk Abbey, the Danube valley and the Alpine foothills, which is located along the Marterlweg Tour 91.
The entrance to the southern Waldviertel - the market town of Leiben - is playfully romantic. The beautifully restored Leiben Castle is a visible landmark. It dates back to the 11th century and is a popular excursion destination. In addition to the agricultural engineering museum and the fixed points of our exhibitions (Easter exhibition and Hobby Art Advent), balls, private weddings and birthday parties as well as the autumn rally are also on the event program. Other sights and leisure facilities: the Weitenegg ruins, the Galgenkreuz, the parish church in Lehen, the St. Corona church in Leiben and the Weitenegg leisure center. A special tip is the high plateau above Ebersdorf with a magnificent view of the Lehen church, Henzing, Melk Abbey, the Danube valley and the Alpine foothills, which is located along the Marterlweg Tour 91.
You begin the hike at the Weitenegg Recreation Center, at the foot of the ruins of the same name. First mentioned in 1108, the ruins have had various owners, including the Kuenringers, the Barons of Fürstenberg, and the Habsburgs. It is currently privately owned. You’ll cross the Weitenbach stream and follow the Treppelweg trail, which is also used by cyclists. After about 1.5 km, you’ll reach the Luberegg Recreation Center. Following the signs, you’ll come to the footbridge over the oxbow lake and the fish ladder. After crossing, keep to the right and simply follow the nature trail. Along the route, you’ll enjoy a magnificent view of the Weitenegg ruins and the recreation center. Shortly afterward, you’ll come to another footbridge spanning the diversion channel. From here, the trail leads back to the starting point. Or you can continue directly onto the Biberrunde trail.
Take the A1 to the Melk exit—drive along the B3a across the Danube, then merge onto the B3 and continue to Weitenegg
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Letzte Änderung: 3 Aug 2026