Wirt´n Weg - Pöggstall-Neukirchen-Würnsdorf-Loibersdorf, no. 70

<p>You start from the main square through the barbican of Pöggstall Castle (restaurant "Das Rogendorf") to the tavern square. From there, you switch to the main street. Past the Pöggstall pizzeria into Badgasse near Pension Gerstbauer. Shortly after, you reach the lowest point of the hike. The Weitenbach Bridge, which is at 442 meters. Then you take the junction turnoff Laas/Krempersbach. To Laas, turn left through the forest on the pilgrim's path to Maria Taferl towards Wachtberg and past the crossroads to Unterhohenau. Continuing on the pilgrim path to the state road to Neukirchen past the Sommer inn. Here you already reach the highest point in Arndorf at 754 meters. The hike leads through Weißpyhra and Würnsdorf past the inns Zur alten Schmied, Haider and the Gasthau Groiss. Continuing to Dietsam, Kienberg and in Sading over a field path to the old post road (path no. 63). After crossing the stream to Bergern, walk left on forest paths to Loibersdorf. There you find the Wiaz´Haus Heuriger Kalkofen. Finally, take the municipal road to Pöggstall. Passing Raiffeisenplatz, the Neuhauser café, the PizzaEck and the inn Zur Blauen Traube. Eventually, you reach the end point, the main square.</p>

<p>Sturdy footwear is sufficient, optionally functional clothing, sun and rain protection, maps, possibly telescopic poles, first aid kit (blister plasters), provisions (snack, muesli bars, fruit, water)</p><p>For winter hikes, we recommend a thermos with warm drinks, warming functional clothing, headgear as well as gloves, pocket or headlamp.</p>

<p>Make sure when choosing the route that it matches your fitness level. Check if the restaurants you want to visit along the way are open. Pack your mobile phone and maps in your backpack.</p>

<p>From Vienna via the A1 to the Melk exit - Melk Danube bridge - B 3 direction Weitenegg, on B 216 to Pöggstall</p><p>From Linz – A1 to the Ybbs/Donau exit, Ybbs Danube bridge, B 36 to Würnsdorf near Pöggstall or via the A1 Pöchlarn exit, B 1, B 209, Pöchlarn Danube bridge, either via Kleinpöchlarn L 7255, L 7247, L 7226 to Pöggstall or via Weitenegg on B 216 to Pöggstall.</p>

<p>Pöggstall is accessible by regional bus from Zwettl and from the train stations Melk, Pöchlarn, Ybbs/Donau, Krems and St. Pölten (except Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays). Your exact route can be planned with the VOR route planner. <a href="www.vor.at/">www.vor.at</a...

<p>Free parking spaces at the main square Pöggstall and at the large parking lot behind the Sparkasse bank</p>