Maria Taferl 2 - Waldpromenadenrunde

Please note the following tips and guidelines:
· Stay on the marked trails.
· Wear hiking boots.
· Use hiking poles.
· Rain gear is always advisable.
· Bring a hiking map with you.
· Carry enough drinking water with you.
· Please do not leave your trash behind on the trail.
· Respect the sensitive habitats of flora and fauna.

You undertake the suggested hikes at your own risk and on your own responsibility.

We recommend hiking boots, a backpack, a hiking map and/or a mobile route planner, weatherproof clothing (e.g., rain gear), a hat, sunscreen, a first-aid kit, possibly a flashlight, and enough food and drink to keep your energy up (water, snacks).

The Forest Promenade Loop is a varied route around Maria Taferl. It passes farmland and a golf course. With views of Maria Taferl and the entire rolling hillscape, the trail climbs a few meters in elevation before returning to the starting point.

Parking is available in the town center of Maria Taferl or near the basilica.

Marbach is accessible via the A1 Westautobahn; take the Pöchlarn exit. At the exit, take the first exit at the roundabout, then turn left after about 1 km toward the Danube Bridge. Cross the bridge, then keep left on Wachauerstraße (B3) until you reach Marbach. Once in town, turn right toward Maria Taferl.

Coming from Krems or Grein, take Wachauerstraße (B3) to Marbach. Once in town, turn right toward Maria Taferl.

Take the ÖBB train to the Pöchlarn station— check the schedule. From the station, take the bus to Maria Taferl— www.vor.at.

Tip: Combine your hiking vacation with the summer solstice celebration “Feuerzauber im Nibelungengau” in June. One experience—two options: Celebrate on the banks of the Danube or aboard a boat: www.sonnenwende.at