Welcome! This map accompanies you on a voyage through seven worlds of discovery in the Mostviertel Region.

Mostviertel perries – Up in the unique in Europe The Mostviertel Alps form an Liquid delights in the gently rolling impressive backdrop of imposing orchards that stretch from the Most- mountains, deep ravines and straße (Perry Road) tourist route to three natural parks the alpine foothills around Amstetten On the trail Delicious wines Mostviertel cycle paths of the metalworkers The purist elegance of the wines Discover the power of the grown in the Traisental-Donauland Across the lowland plains beside the Danube and along pretty river fi ve elements iron, fi re, water, region makes them some of the valleys, gently up and down over rolling hills or steeply up and wood and earth in the best in down in the mountains – the Mostviertel off ers a whole series of Eisenstraße Culture Park varied routes for cycling fans. The cycle paths are conveniently Picture-book scenery Wild wonders Colourful urban life routed to take in enjoyable stop-off points and interesting attrac- Bright red Cornelian cherries and The densely wooded Baroque, art nouveau and tions, notably the three leisurely perry-themed routes in the hilly many other ancient varieties of wild Traisen-Gölsen Valley is popular contemporary architecture rub countryside where the pear trees grow. fruits and herbs attract visitors to with adventure-loving families shoulders in St. Pölten: the Lower the picturesque Pielach Valley and pilgrims alike Austrian capital has many faces One of the most popular routes is the 111-kilometre Traisen Valley cycle path from the river Danube to the pilgrimage church at . Largely on the fl at, the trail is perfect for families and pilgrims alike. For the return journey to St. Pölten you can take the Mariazell Railway (from Mariazell) or the Traisen Valley Railway (from St. Aegyd/Neuwalde). Pilgrims on two wheels start their journey at Melk Abbey on the river Danube. The route also passes by the abbeys of Göttweig, Herzogenburg and Lilienfeld. www.traisentalradweg.at

Cycle paths Traisen Valley cycle path (Traisental-Radweg) Length: 111 km, start: Traismauer (Danube cycle path), fi nish: Mariazell Weinberg cycle path (hills and vineyards, Weinberg-Radweg) Length: 14 km, start: Hollenburg/Donau, fi nish: Herzogenburg – junction with the Traisen Valley cycle path St. Pölten cycle path (St. Pölten-Radweg) Length: 44 km, start and fi nish: St. Pölten railway station Pielach Valley cycle path (Pielachtal-Radweg) Length: 56 km, start: Melk, fi nish: Dobersnigg (municipality of ) Meridian cycle path (Meridian-Radweg) Length: 88 km, start: St. Pölten, fi nish: Kienberg Ötscherland cycle path (Ötscherland-Radweg) Length: 65 km, start: Ybbs an der Donau, fi nish: Lackenhof Mendling Valley cycle path (Mendlingtal-Runde) Length: 45 km, start and fi nish: Göstling an der Ybbs Melker Alpenvorland cycle path (Melker Alpenvorland Radweg) Length: 53 km, start: Purgstall, fi nish: St. Margarethen Danube cycle path (Donauradweg) Length: 130 km, section from St. Pantaleon to Traismauer Mostviertel cycle path (Mostviertel-Radweg) Length: 60 km, start: Ramingdorf (Enns Valley cycle path), fi nish: Wang (Meridian cycle path) Ybbs Valley cycle path (Ybbstalradweg) Length: 106 km, start: Ybbs/Donau, fi nish: Lunz/See Mostbaron cycle path (Mostbaron-Radweg) Length: 67 km, start and fi nish: Ardagger Cycle links to neighbouring regions: Danube cycle path (Donauradweg), Woods cycle path (Wienerwaldradweg), Große Tulln cycle path (Große-Tulln-Radweg), Franz Schubert cycle path (Franz-Schubert-Radweg)

On pilgrimage through Day trips from the Mostviertel the Mostviertel

Pilgrimage has a long tradition in the Mostviertel region and has Vienna experienced something of a renaissance over the past few years. Vienna, Austria‘s capital city, is easily reached Many of the pilgrimage trails lead to the great basilica at Mariazell. by motorway or train from the Mostviertel. The journey takes 1-2 hours, depending on your Pilgrimage routes departure point. Austria‘s oldest and best-known pilgrimage route is the Via Sacra, a 125-kilometre trail that starts in Hinterbrühl near Vienna and wends its way through the Mostviertel to Mariazell. The Vienna Pilgrims’ Trail (Wiener Wallfahrerweg) is a more challenging alternative for sporty types. Along the way you‘ll fi nd 32 Around 60 kilometres away lies the city of Linz certifi ed Via Sacra hostelries, the best places to stop off for food and with its pretty Old Town and attractive muse- lodging along the way. www.viasacra.at ums; the latest addition is Lentos, a cutting-edge A section of the famous Way of St. James (Jakobsweg) also passes museum of contemporary art. through the hills of the Mostviertel and along the river Danube.

Wachau World Heritage site Expert advice On the opposite side of the Danube lies the Wachau: a UNESCO World Heritage site, If you‘re looking for personal advice or want to book accommo- Austria‘s best-known wine growing area and dation in the Mostviertel region, don‘t hesitate to contact us. one of the country‘s most beautiful stretches of We‘ll be delighted to put together a travel itinerary or holiday river valley. Known for its picturesque villages package special ly tailored to your needs. We speak English, French nestled amidst the steeply terraced vineyards, and Italian and look forward to receiving your phone call or e-mail. the Wachau is also home to the magnifi cent baroque abbeys of Göttweig and Melk. Mostviertel Tourist Board 3250 , Austria, Adalbert-Stift er-Straße 4 T +43(0)7416/521 91, F +43(0)7416/530 87 offi [email protected], www.mostviertel.info Celebration and enjoyment Great places to eat and stay Highlights Delicious wines The people of the Mostviertel certainly know how to celebrate. The Spring Perry Festival is held in late April/early May, when the thou - 8 RelaxResort Kothmühle**** 12 Nussbaumerhof 1 The narrow-gauge Mariazell Railway s ands of pear trees are in full blossom. There are more celebrations at H9 Kothmühle 1, D10 Streisslberger family P10 has been wending its way through Between the river Danube and the local capital of St. Pölten the Pielach Valley for over 100 years. harvest time in the autumn when the pear juice is placed in barrels to 3364 Neuhofen/Ybbs St. Michael-Urltal 67, lies the Traisental-Donauland winegrowing region. The T +43/7475/521 12 3352 St. Peter/Au, A pioneering work of Austrian rail - ferment, and again in early winter when the young perry is off ered for purist elegance of the wines attracts international attention. www.kothmuehle.at T +43/7477/43 39 36 way engineering, the line includes a tasting for the fi rst time. www.moststrasse.at “Grüner Veltliner” is the most commonly cultivated grape Romantic hotel amidst rolling www.nussbaumerhof.net spectacular and highly scenic section The Mostviertel: hills with swimming pond and Enjoy the peace and quiet through the mountains. A scale model variety. www.traisental.info Top tip: The 19 Mostbarone (“Perry spa & fi tness area and the wonderful views of the railway can be admired in the From the Danube to the Alps Barons”) are the experts when it comes to Model Railway Museum in the village Highlights authentic Mostviertel perry. Together they 13 Landhotel Gafringwirt *** of . Mittergafring 4, develop the highest quality perries and fi ne I9 www.mariazellerbahn.at 1 Herzogenburg Abbey, one of the most important late 3324 Euratsfeld brandies, hold professional tasting sessions T4 baroque buildings in Austria. www.stift -herzogenburg.at and host informative and entertaining T +43/7474/2680 2 The Nixhöhle near , a cave full of fairytale formations www.gafringwirt.at N11 created by white sinter deposits. There are regular guided tours of 2 The town of Traismauer with its Roman remains. perry-related events for groups of all sizes. Excellent regional cooking, the cave for visitors. www.pielachtal.info U3 www.traismauer.at www.mostbaron.at Mostviertel perries – perry seminars, stylish, Picture-book scenery 9 Schloss Hotel Zeillern*** 3 The “Corkscrew”, a 15-metre look-out tower. comfortable rooms 3 The Steinschaler Gardens surrounding the Hotel Steinschaler Hof unique in Europe G7 Schloßstraße 1, 3311 Zeillern P10 in Rabenstein. The gardens support an abundance of wild herbs, U3 www.derkorkenzieher.at T +43/7472/655 01 Highlights The Pielach Valley begins south of St. Pölten and which feature along with Pielach Valley Cornelian cherries in the 4 The picturesque Eichberger und Ahrenberger Keller- www.schloss-zeillern.at local cuisine served by the owners, the Weiß family. extends from the gently rolling hill country up U3 gasse, a country lane lined with 64 wine cellars where you 1 The baroque Seitenstetten Abbey with its historic walled garden. Lovely rooms in the stylish The part of the Mostviertel in which the people have entirely into the Mostviertel Alps. www.steinschaler.at can sample the local wines. D9/ www.stift -seitenstetten.at ambience of a historic castle, dedicated themselves to the production of perry, i.e. ferment- The Pielach is one of Austria‘s purest, most unspoilt rivers, E10 picturesque courtyard, picnic 5 The Discovery Trail in Kapelln takes visitors on an ed pear juice, looks just like a huge garden. Favoured by the and its valley is especially well known for its picturesque 2 Ardagger Abbey with its famous stained glass window. baskets available U5 informative tour around the geographical centre of Lower mild climate south of the river Danube, the high-grade fruit landscapes as well as the array of healthy treats on off er. Great places to eat and stay G7 Austria.www.mittelpunkt-noe.at ripens here on hundreds of thousands of gnarled pear trees. 14 Mostviertlerwirt Ott 3 The MostBirnHaus (Perry Pear D9 Marktplatz 4, 4 Steinschaler Hof und 6 Sunnseit'n Biobauernhof 6 The Museum of Prehistory in Nußdorf ob der Traisen. In recognition of their sensitive approach to the natural G7 House) discovery centre near 3353 Seitenstetten N11 Steinschaler Dörfl **** N10 3213 Frankenfels T3 www.nussdorf-traisen.gv.at The Moststraße (Perry Road) tourist route wends its way for environment and the local cultural heritage the communities T +43/2722/22 81 T +43/2725/82 51 200 km through the hilly countryside, snaking past rows of Ardagger Abbey. Visitors follow in the T +43/7477/423 04 footsteps of the perry pear, from the of the Pielach Valley were presented with the EDEN Award, www.steinschaler.at www.tiscover.at/ The Traisentaler Weinbegleiter off er interesting guided tours venerable pear trees and the fruit farmers‘ magnifi cent four- www.mostviertlerwirt-ott.at tree to the glass. Great fun for young Restaurant with attractive a major accolade underlining the Valley‘s status as an out- Nature-themed hotel with sunnseitn.biohof of the Traisen Valley winegrowing region; English-speaking guides sided farmsteads. Cosy inns and rustic taverns invite you and old alike. www.mostbirnhaus.at dining rooms and a pretty standing European travel destination and a model region in a large wild herb garden and Small organic farm with are also available. stop and rest for a while, and many of the farms have their 10 Schirlbauer garden overlooking terms of sustainable development. swimming pond, plus a lots of animals. Children can 4 Haag Animal Park is home to over 80 domestic and exotic Pihringer family own shops where you can buy local specialities direct from G8 Seitenstetten Abbey pretty holiday village with lend a hand in the stall and Great places to eat and stay C8 animal species. Schiselhof 1, the producer. The picture-book scenery of the Pielach Valley is criss- superb views in the garden. www.tierparkstadthaag.at 3300 Winklarn 7 Winzerhaus Schöller 9 Donaurestaurant crossed by numerous hiking trails and the 90-kilometre T +43/7472/669 57 7 Dirndl Mostheuriger T2 Wagram 10, 3133 Traismauer U2 Traismauer With great dedication and creativity, the inhabitants of the 5 The lovingly designed Mostviertel Museum of Rural Life in Pielach Valley Pilgrimage Trail from St. Pölten to Mariazell. www.pihringer.at N11/ Tuder family, 3213 Frankenfels T +43/2783/535 Donaustraße 64, Mostviertel transform the fruits of Europe‘s largest contigu- G7 Gigerreith near Amstetten is a collection of some 17,000 exhibits Cider & perry tavern, archery The Valley also boasts a wide selection of healthy local O11 T +43/2725/218 www.weinschoeller.at 3133 Traismauer ous pear-growing area into all kinds of delicacies: juices, telling the story of life on the Mostviertel's farms. www.distelberger.at Magically beautiful – circuit, special activities for delicacies: mild sheep‘s cheese, tasty dried fruit snacks, Rustic tavern incorporating Guest accommodation on a T +43/2783/84 00 from the Danube to the Alps liqueurs, fi ne brandies, balsamic vinegar, jams, confec- 6 The Ostarrichi-Kulturhof in Neuhofen/Ybbs houses a facsimile children refreshing cider and perry and wild herbs of all kinds are an old woodcutter‘s hut serv - winegrowing estate www.donau-restaurant.at tionery and, of course, perry. The local single-variety G9 of the document dating from 996 in which Austria (“Ostarrichi”) is among the typical local products. ing down-to-earth food and Good food and wine with 11 Dorferhof 8 Schloss Gutenbrunn perries are a rarity in Europe. mentioned for the fi rst time. www.ostarrichi-kulturhof.at beverages a view of the Danube The Mostviertel: a typically Austrian region B10 Kronsteiner family 5 Hubertushof*** U4 Gutenbrunn 7 and 8, The locals are especially proud of their bright red Cornelian 7 Schallaburg Castle in the alpine Grub 24, 3351 Weistrach P11 3211 Loich 8 Gasthof und Restaurant 3130 Herzogenburg 10 Pension-Café Zeitlos The idea of producing high-quality, single-variety perries cherries, an ancient wild fruit with a sweet-and-sour fl avour O6 foothills near Melk is known as one of T +43/7477/427 41 T +43/2722/82 45 P10 Kalteis T +43/2782/849 58 T4 Kremser Straße 7, was a breakthrough for the local fruit farmers. Sampling Historically speaking, the Mostviertel region is the heartland the most beautiful Renaissance castles www.dorferhof.at that is used in a whole range of Pielach Valley specialities: www.pension-hubertushof.com 3204 Kirchberg an der Pielach www.members.aon.at/ 3130 Herzogenburg them for the fi rst time, you‘ll be amazed at the huge of Austria, and as such it combines many of the country‘s north of the Alps. Every year from the One of the loveliest farmsteads juices, jams, schnapps, confectionery, cakes and lots more Family-run guesthouse, garden T +43/2722/72 23 schlossgutenbrunn T +43/2782/823 45 range of diff erent fl avour notes. What‘s more, perry is end of April to the beginning of October with outdoor swimming pool distinctive features: magically beautiful scenery nestled between in the Mostviertel region, besides. Restaurant serving excellent Family-run guesthouse in a www.cafezeitlos.at good for you and has a low alcohol content the castle plays host to a major upscale cuisine; pleasant out- restored 16th-century man- Café and guesthouse, the Danube and the Alps, a rich history and extraordinary cultural with indoor swimming pool (4 to 8 per cent by volume). exhibition. www.schallaburg.at and sauna www.pielachtal.info door dining area sion; romantic atmosphere famous for its ice-cream treasures. sundaes Conveniently situated about 120 kilometres from Vienna and just 60 kilometres from Linz, the whole region boasts extremely well- Europäischer Landwirtschaft sfonds für die maintained roads, even in the higher altitude areas. Several of the Entwicklung des ländlichen Raums: Hier investiert Europa in die ländlichen Gebiete. www.mostviertel.info region‘s mountain peaks have year-round lift services.

The mild face of the Mostviertel: Highlights Highlights rare wild fruits and fi ne wines 1 Waidhofen/Ybbs, town of towers and cake shops, with the 1 There are two scenic bathing lakes nestled among the mountains: The gently rolling hills south of the F11 fascinating 5 Elements Museum at Rothschild Castle. J13/14 M/N15 river Danube are home to perry and www.waidhofen.at Lake Lunz and Lake Erlauf near cider producers and schnapps Mitterbach. 2 The FeRRUM Ybbsitz, a modern distillers, winegrowers and farmers. 2 Some of the best vantage points are easily reached by chairlift in The Mostviertel is ‘s most captivating region: H11 visitor centre focussing on the local More than 30 perry pear varieties metalworking industry, followed by a H17 the summer months too – Mt. Ötscher (from Lackenhof), the a fl ourishing, charming hideaway between the river Danube thrive in the mild climate along the M14/15 Hochkar near Göstling/Ybbs, the Gemeindealpe near Mitterbach walk along the Schmiedemeile Ybbsitz M13, S11 and the Ötscher mountain. The delightful contrast between 200-kilometre Moststraße (Perry (Metalworkers' Mile) heritage trail. and the Muckenkogel near Lilienfeld. the gently rolling, fertile land to the north and the wild, Road) tourist route, a number of www.ferrum-ybbsitz.at 3 The Ötscher Show Cave (Ötscher Tropfsteinhöhle) between Kien- Wild wonders Colourful urban life romantic alpine country in the south inspires multi-faceted which are used by the locals to voyages of discovery, mountain adventures and fun-fi lled 3 The historic log-driving facility at the Erlebniswelt Mendlingtal L12 berg-Gaming and Lackenhof has been described as an "underground produce their high-quality, single- magic world". The cave is accessible to visitors on guided tours. Stunning views, hills perfect for hiking and babbling streams St. Pölten, the capital of the Mostviertel region and the family holidays. H16 (Mendling Valley World of Discovery). variety perries and cider. charac ter ise the Traisen-Gölsen Valley, Austria‘s most dense - province of Lower Austria, is one of the oldest cities in www.goestling-hochkar.at ly wooded region. The Traisen Valley cycle path passes Austria. Baroque and art nouveau buildings dominate in the 4 The baroque pilgrimage church on Sonntagberg, one of the through it, as do two of Austria‘s best-known pilgrimage city centre, while the new Government Quarter and Cultural Grapevines – predominantly of the “Grüner Veltliner” variety – Great places to eat and stay Tschechien fl ourish in the Traisen Valley winegrowing area, while the trees F10 best vantage points in the Mostviertel. trails: the Via Sacra and the Vienna Pilgrims‘ Trail. District stand out for their striking contemporary architec- Czech Republic Do nau Nieder- D a Slowakei of the Pielach Valley sprout bright red wild Cornelian cherries. 4 Seeterrasse Lunz 7 Anna-Alm ture. The city‘s tourist offi ce off ers guided tours on various nu österreich 5 A trip on one of the local narrow-gauge railways – the Ötscherland be WienSlovak Republic Highlights Deutschland On the trail Up in the Alps Seepromenade 2, 3222 Annaberg topics for groups and a Discman audio tour in German and Linz St. Pölten Rosehips are the speciality of the Dunkelsteinerwald region, J14 O13 Germany Salzburg J13, F11 Express from Kienberg-Gaming to Lunz am See or the Ybbstal (560) Eisenstadt Großriedenthal Kre K12 3293 Lunz/See T +43/664/230 33 90 1 The Wilhelmsburg Tableware Museum shows pieces produced English for individual visitors. A tourist train with a recorded Mostviertel ms while the eastern part of the Mostviertel bordering the Vienna a. ms Fels Railway from Waidhofen/Ybbs to Lunz am See. www.lunz.at Innsbruck Kre Etsdorf a. Bregenz r. Ungarn Graz G 723 Zwettl Schloß of the metalworkers Sandl Horn T +43/7486/83 03 www.anna-alm.at S8 by the Lilien-Porzellan porcelain factory. www.geschirr-museum.at commentary in German, English and Czech plies the central Hungary KremsStein Grafenegg WeinstraßeWeinstraße Woods is famous for its rowanberries, which are used to make ms Kre U Dürnst (203) Kl. Schweiz Klagenfurt Weißenki Rossa Maut www.seeterrasse.at Situated on Mt. Hennesteck Spitz A Furt Nußdorf pedestrian zone and surrounding streets and lanes every Switzerland Italien a.d.D. o. d. Traisen Saurierpark schnapps. At the centre of the region lies the Lower Austrian D Paudorf 2 Lilienfeld Abbey is Austria's largest medieval monastery complex. L R. 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A L E L P E N 1377 a T S z Ois Ötscher 6 1405 B S Annaberg r features in the wild alpine uplands The Herzerl-Mitzi farmhouse activity centre, which specialises in Falken- B a Y N schlucht an exciting journey back in time: visit the historic hammer T +43/676/406 54 05 Ybbs St. Georgen 1893 w Lassing 19, 3345 Göstling/Ybbs Mandl-Scheiblechner**** Lunz St. Aegyd h H16 H15 3 The Klangturm (Sound Tower) is an “acoustic art space” E Lunzer n am Reith gräbe c (399) Schneekogel a. See Ötscher a. Neuwalde S S See the Hochkar near Göstling/Ybbs and the Gemeindealpe at 1373 I Kernhof Obersberg gingerbread baking and decoration. www.holzhof-herzerlmitzi.at Göstling E Gemeindealpe Mitterbach . 765 surrounding the Ötscher, Hochkar, R14 1513 a. d. Ybbs 1626 a. Erlaufsee Gippel 1457 mills, watch metalworkers at work and have a go T +43/7484/72 34 Stixenlehen 48, www.terzerhaus.at featuring sound galleries bathed in coloured light and spheri- 1305 Erlaufsee Göller 01020 km S6 g Eisen- . 1669 Puchb EisenstraßeEisenstraße 1452 e r straße Dürrenstein 1766 Mitterbach am Erlaufsee, while Lackenhof am Ötscher and Hollenstein s b K 1125 an der Ybbs n i g R 1878 ©arbeitsgemeinschaft kartographie ö A (868) X/08 Dürrenstein, Gippel and Göller Mountain lodge on the summit 1157 K P yourself, and see how tree trunks were once trans- www.gasthof-fahrnberger.at 3345 Göstling/Ybbs cal listening zones. Situated in the modern Government 1415 R Salza 1724 U L T Lassing Great places to eat and stay 1540 U ach Gahns Annaberg are especially popular with families. K Lassingb ) mountains, which rise to almost Relaxed country inn with lovely T +43/7484/22 44 of the Gemeindealpe with Quarter, the info centre and the viewing platform are open all Hochkar Reiche ported to the saw -mills with the aid of water power 1699 1808 1903 . 2,000 metres. In summer the region at the historic log-driving facility. rooms and a new fi tness and www.raft ing-mandl.at superb views and overnight 7 Gasthaus Gnedt*** 10 Reiterhof Bodenhof year and there are exhibitions from April to November. 985 St spa area Inn with romantically The Ötscher-Tormäuer Natural Park accommodation R15 3195 Kernhof 2, T +43/2768/ N13 Schenner family, Langseiten- is a paradise for hikers and nature- 4 St. Pölten Cathedral, a magnifi cent baroque church. decorated rooms in the In 1970, the area surrounding Mt. Ötscher was designated as 25 35, www.gnedt.at rotte 24, 3223 Annaberg lovers, while in the winter season The Eisenstraße Culture Park www.st-poelten.gv.at 7 Kartause Gaming**** 6 Lassingfallstubn 9 Schutzhaus Vorderötscher Country inn with own butchery T +43/2728/277 S6 the local ski resorts attract families centre of Göstling the Ötscher-Tormäuer Natural Park. It is Lower Austria‘s largest encompasses more than 170 J12/ Kartause 1, 3292 Gaming N14 Langseitenrotte 96, M14 Ötscherstraße 22, www.bodenhof.at and sports fans alike. K12 natural park, and for many also its most impressive: a sanctuary 8 Landgasthof exhibits and themed trails. 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