Welcome! This map accompanies you on a voyage through seven worlds of discovery in the Mostviertel Region. Mostviertel perries – Up in the Alps 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 Austria 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 Mariazell. 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 Loich) 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), Vienna 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. Linz 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 Wieselburg, 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 Kirchberg an der Pielach. 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 Frankenfels, 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.