Danube cycle path stage 4 north bank: Grein - Emmersdorf
4040 Linz
Attention: The Danube cycle path will be renovated until April 2021 in the area Marbach (Krummnußbaum/DuB) - Klein-Pöchlarn and largely diverted in Persenbeug on the south bank to Ybbs and from there to Pöchlarn. Cyclists directly approaching the construction site will be diverted to the B3 in Krummnußbaum/DuB and back to the Treppelweg in the area of Klein-Pöchlarn.
Recommended season:
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- Multi-stage route
- Refreshment stops available
- Cultural/historical value
- Botanical highlights
Where detours promise views
Alternate route to the Danube cycle path (south bank): Before you set off, a short walk, perhaps with a guided tour, through the charming town of Grein is recommended – across the pretty old market square to the historic town theater, the Upper Austria shipping museum, or Greinburg Castle. A visit to the nearby Stillensteinklamm with its impressive rock formations is also suggested.
Soon you will roll along the densely forested slopes of the Strudengau, whose name derives from the shallows ("Struden") in the river that once caused difficulties for boatmen.
At Struden/St. Nikola, the Werfenstein ruins rise above the Danube, from where chains were once stretched across to Wörth island in the middle of the river to stop ships. Along the romantic Danube slopes, you will pass the towns of Sarmingstein and Hirschenau, reaching Persenbeug – where one of Austria's best-known Danube hydropower plants can be toured (advance booking required!).
Two further detours lead away from the Danube: at Marbach, if you and your bike can handle some climbing, you can cycle up to the far-visible pilgrimage church Maria Taferl. From the magnificent baroque basilica, enjoy a grand view over the Danube valley. At Klein-Pöchlarn, a trip to nearby Artstetten is worth considering, where the life of Archduke Franz Ferdinand is documented in the castle. The archduke and his wife, assassinated in Sarajevo in 1914, are buried in the crypt there. At the stage destination Emmersdorf, the Danube bridge allows a visit to the sights of Melk on the opposite bank (see E4-S).
We recommend: Take the ferry in Grein (or just before Grein the bridge) to the south bank and continue on the Danube cycle path there. At the Ybbs-Persenbeug hydropower plant, return to the north bank. The Danube shore railway offers a convenient trip from Grein to Sarmingstein.
Directions:Grein - St. Nikola - Weins - Persenbeug-Gottsdorf - Marbach - Klein-Pöchlarn - Emmersdorf
Route description = Alternate route (from Grein to Weins: mostly bike lane, separated from the B3 by markings only.)
We recommend: Take the ferry in Grein (or just before Grein the bridge) to the south bank and continue on the Danube cycle path there. At the Ybbs-Persenbeug hydropower plant, return to the north bank. With the Danube shore railway, you can conveniently travel from Grein to Sarmingstein.
Alternate route: Start this route in Grein and follow the B3, which runs all along the Danube. The densely forested slopes on both sides of the river are a remarkable sight. From a distance, you can see Werfenstein Castle near St. Nikola, whose history dates back to the 12th century. After Sarmingstein (ship dock) and Hirschenau, you reach the border between Upper Austria and Lower Austria. Here, after Kalkgrub and Weins, you will pass the impressive Ybbs-Persenbeug Danube hydropower plant. At this point, you are at the transition between Strudengau and Nibelungengau.
Along the following path, you will have a beautiful view of the far-visible pilgrimage church Maria Taferl. At Persenbeug-Gottsdorf, leave the B3 and instead follow the course of the Danube, but after a short time, rejoin the federal road and follow it on to Emmersdorf. Along the way, you will pass small villages like Marbach on the Danube and Klein-Pöchlarn, which invite you to take breaks. Artstetten Castle above Klein-Pöchlarn is also definitely worth a visit. In Emmersdorf, make a detour to the opposite side of the river. In Melk, there is an old Benedictine abbey which you can spot from the cycle path. The monastery is open for visits all year round.
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further information:
- Multi-day tour
- Board possible
If necessary, the Danube could be closed to shipping by stretching chains between the two installations. Downstream there were other similar fortifications.
The castle was first mentioned in a document in 1242. Werfenstein belonged to the sovereign and was repeatedly mortgaged to various owners between the 13th and 15th centuries. The castle was abandoned at the end of the 15th century after the last inhabitants had moved to the newly built Greinburg. In 1645, the already dilapidated castle burnt down.
The palas was demolished in 1780 due to the danger it posed to the newly constructed riverside road.
Only parts of the curtain wall and the tower remain of the medieval structure.
In 1907, Jörg Lanz von Liebenfels acquired the ruins and converted them into the "Ordensburg" of his ethnically esoteric Neutempler order.
In 1963, the castle was sold again and converted into a private residence.
However, the new building erected for this purpose blends in harmoniously with the old structure and cannot be seen from the outside.
In a cosy atmosphere - a beautiful guest garden with a view of the Danube - we offer you a wide range of cakes, tarts and traditional, warm pastries - strudel varieties, buns, pancakes and more - made according to old house recipes.
One look at our pastry showcase will convince you.
Furthermore, you will find a large selection of ice cream specialities in our new ice cream kiosk. All our own production and pure natural products.
We also offer breakfast variations and small snacks - delicious soups, toasts, seasonal salads and much more. - and much more.
Our prices guarantee quality.
Our business is open all year round.
The Schörgi family looks forward to welcoming you.
Let yourself be inspired by our delicacies and enjoy the magnificent Danube view from our unique sun terrace with a good glass of wine or a cultivated glass of beer.
We have 3 different menus daily and also always fresh regional offers.
On request, we also prepare culinary delights for diabetics.
Wines from the Wachau, Kamptal, Italy and France are stored in the cellar.
A guest room with 35 seats, a dining room with 50 seats, a covered terrace with 50 seats and an open Danube terrace with 40 seats are available for our guests.
On the first floor, another dining room has been built, which seats 80 guests and offers a magnificent view of the Danube.
For late-night guests, the "De la Cruce" pub is open until 4:00 am.
The Danube, a defining element in Europe...
The Danube, the second longest river in Europe, together with the Alps, is Austria's defining natural element. In addition to its importance for people as a waterway, it also has another important function as a biological axis for the distribution of animal and plant species. It connects people, plants and animals from all regions and directions. It is also connected to mountains such as the Alps or Carpathians via many tributaries. Due to many river engineering measures, some of its natural character has been lost. Nevertheless, it has the richest fish fauna of all the rivers in Europe.
Everything comes back in life - including "Thanks to the mermaid". The Danube legend tells us exactly how this happened.
Info: Marktgemeindeamt St. Nikola an der Donau
Tel.: +43(0) 72 68 / 81 55
Arzt u. Hausapotheke, Tel.: +43(0) 72 68 / 224 u. 325
Zahnarzt, Tel.: +43(0) 72 68 / 772 77
Rotes Kreuz, Tel.: 344, Notruf: 144
Polizei, Tel.: 059 133-4223, Notruf: 133
Öffentl. WC und Trinkwasser bei der Gießenbachmühle
Chronik
926 älteste Erwähnung des Strudels als »Paige«
985 wird Sarmingstein als Sabanich zum ersten Male genannt
1141 bestimmte Beatrix von Clam die St. Nikolauskirche als Spitalskirche.
1185 erfolgte die erste urkundliche Erwähnung des Ortes St. Nikola.
1234 wird erstmals Burg Werfenstein urkundlich erwähnt.
1351 scheint St. Nikola als eine Expositurpfarre von Waldhausen auf.
1391 wurde die Pfarre selbständig.
1511 Kaiser Maximilian I. erhebt die Orte St. Nikola und Sarmingstein zum Markt.
1572 Beide Märkte erhalten ein Marktwappen verliehen.
1592 Struden wird zum Markt erhoben und bekam ein Wappen.
Tipp
Der über der Straße aufragende Rundturm aus dem 15. Jahrhundert war der nördliche Eckpunkt der „Bastei“, die im Wappen von Sarmingstein dargestellt ist.
Pfarrkirche Hl. Nikolaus: Barockisierte, romanische Chorquadratkirche. 1141 von Beatrix von Clam mit einem Hospital für Pilger und Reisende gegründet.
In der Gießenbachmühle wurde einst eine Frau schwer krank. Nur "Vom Kraut Widertod" konnte sie gesund werden. Die Donau-Sage erzählt, wie ihre Tochter zu dem Heilmittel kam...
Getting there
On the B3 (Danube road) to Grein.
Public Transit
Bus stop Grein ship station
Parking
Parking lot at the Grein campsite
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