To the Hubertus chapel
Hiking tour Starting from Benedictine Abbey Seitenstetten
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Distance: 13,06 km
- Duration: 3:25 h
- Ascent: 349 m elevation gain
- Descent: 349 m elevation gain
Hiking through meadows, forests and quiet paths with views of the Mostviertel region
- Starting point of the tour
- Benedictine Abbey Seitenstetten
- Tour destination
- Benedictine Abbey Seitenstetten
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Distance: 13,06 km
- Duration: 3:25 h
- Ascent: 349 m elevation gain
- Descent: 349 m elevation gain
- Fitness level required:5/6
- Overall experience:2/6
- Scenery:2/6
- Lowest point344 m
- Highest point662 m
- Round tour
- Accessibility by train and bus
- Suitable for families and children
Hiking through meadows, forests and quiet paths with views of the Mostviertel region
This charming hike in the heart of the Mostviertel region starts at the Benedictine abbey in Seitenstetten and leads from the gentle flatlands up to hills with great views. The destination is the idyllically situated Hubertus Chapel at 662 m above sea level. The varied trail runs along asphalt paths, across flowering meadows and through quiet woodland. Impressive panoramic views open up again and again - on a clear day, the view stretches from the Mühlviertel to Maria Taferl.
A special tip for a refreshment stop: Gasthaus Mitterböck in St. Michael, where the down-to-earth cuisine and cozy atmosphere invite you to take a break and recharge your batteries.
This hike is recommended all year round.
The return journey follows the same route - this time with sweeping panoramic views of the countryside that will stay in your memory.
None, some road crossings have to be made
Sports shoes, normal street shoes
Starting from Seitenstetten Abbey, the path first leads to the Meierhof car park. From there, follow the south side of the Meierhof heading southwest, past the wayside cross, to Kollersberg. Turn right here, cross the Treffling bridge, and continue right towards the town center.
The path gently ascends via Berggasse up to Michaeler Straße. After about 350 meters uphill, turn left onto a field path. After crossing the state road LH 88, continue along a meadow path to Großweinberg farm. A beautiful row of trees accompanies the route over meadows up to the forest edge. Along this edge, walk towards Gaisbichl farm. Just before the farm, turn right and reach a cross with a seating area.
Continue along a meadow ditch past Felberbauer farm to a paved agricultural road. This leads uphill through a small woodland, passing a four-sided farm building on the right. After the second house, a gravel path begins with repeatedly magnificent views to the north – all the way to the Danube and beyond. After about 500 meters, turn left onto a meadow path and after approximately 350 meters reach an asphalt road.
Now follow the agricultural road for about 1 km, passing through a forested area up to the state road, where the first houses of St. Michael become visible.
If you like, stop immediately at Gasthaus Mitterböck. Turn right there (directly at the church).
If you want to go to the Hubertus chapel, walk about 250 meters uphill on the left, then turn right and after about 100 meters left onto a meadow path.
The path leads past a farm and continues to a small chapel. Turn right here and you will reach the destination, the idyllic Hubertus chapel.The return is along the same route.
At the car park behind Meierhof, a 4-minute walk from the Benedictine Abbey.
Football field car park 7 minutes on foot from the Benedictine Abbey.From Vienna:
Drive via the A1 (West Autobahn) to the Amstetten exit. The route to Seitenstetten is well signposted.From Salzburg:
Take the A1 to the Stadt Haag exit. From there, follow the signs to Seitenstetten.Arrival by train and bus is possible; information available at www.oebb.at and www.vor.at. The best arrival is to the St. Peter/Au station and then onward by regional bus to Seitenstetten: The nearest train station is St. Peter-Seitenstetten. There is a direct bus connection from the station to Seitenstetten.
Taxi companies – for your onward travel: We recommend informing the taxi company in good time and booking your desired ride in advance! Taxi Raab: 0676 3398 410
This route leads through the gentle rolling hills of the Mostviertel to the idyllic Hubertus chapel at 662 m above sea level. On varied roads – from paved paths to quiet forest and meadow trails – magnificent views repeatedly open up towards the Mühlviertel and Maria Taferl.
For a stop, the Gasthaus Mitterböck in St. Michael is recommended, offering hearty cuisine and a cozy atmosphere. The return is along the same route.