Details for: Dunkelsteinerwald “quiet - mystical”
Brief description
The Dunkelsteinerwald is a quiet, mystical forest area that enchants visitors with its dense, untouched nature and mysterious atmosphere.
Description
The cycle tour offers challenging climbs and magnificent panoramic views. Historic places such as Göttweig and the Danube cycle path make the tour a highlight for nature lovers and ambitious cyclists.
Starting point of the tour
St. Pölten Town Hall
Destination point of the tour
St. Pölten Town Hall
Route description Dunkelsteinerwald “quiet - mystical”
Route: St. Pölten Town Hall – Eisberg – Cemetery – Waitzendorf – turn right to Wernersdorf – Neidling – Gabersdorf – Eniklberg (steep climb) – Lauterbach right – after 50 m left – Besenbuch – Oed – junction with state road – Gansbach – to the town center – right towards Hessendorf – steep ascent (18% on about 0.75 km) – Wolfenreith – Geyersberg – Schenkenbrunn – Oberbergern – Unterbergern – Mautern – Danube Cycle Path 6 to Palt (caution, unprotected railway crossing) – Palt – towards Göttweig – Eggendorf – Höbenbach (turnoff to the wine tavern village Krustetten) – Meidling in the valley – continuing to Wölbling (caution, unprotected railway crossing) – connection to the Fladnitztal Cycle Route – Oberwölbling – Ambach – Grünz – Obritzberg – Landhausen – Großrust – Greiling – Fladnitztal Cycle Route 402 – St. Pölten.
Directions
West Motorway A1, exit St. Pölten South/East
Parking
Underground car park Radhausplatz / parking garage Karmeliterhof
By bus or train to St. Pölten main station.
Author's tip
Special tips include Goldegg Castle with golf course, the Millennium Column, Göttweig Abbey, numerous wine taverns, and the cellar lanes.
