Traisental Cycle Path

Description

The Traisental Cycle Path is one of the most popular cycling routes in the Mostviertel area for several reasons. The interplay of landscapes is enchanting, and additionally, the path runs nicely flat and continuously asphalted up to the upper Traisental. The signage is regularly maintained and clearly visible. 

From the Danube to Hohenberg, the route hardly rises noticeably, then a little more to Kernhof. Really demanding because steep is only the 4-kilometer section from Kernhof to the Gscheid (970 m). Then it goes moderately uphill, a section downhill, and finally only the Kreuzberg shortly before Mariazell needs to be conquered.

Those who do not want to cycle the entire route in one go can take individual stages by bus or train. Between Kernhof and St. Pölten, the Radtramper Bus runs. From St. Pölten, there is a rail connection to Lilienfeld as well as to Traismauer and Krems.

For the return trip from Mariazell to St. Pölten, the Mariazell Railway is recommended.
IMPORTANT:
The section between Kernhof and Mariazell requires some effort. The ascent/descent to/from the Gscheid is steep and winding. Therefore, this section is not recommended for families with small children.

Family routes "Cycling for Kids"

Along the Traisental Cycle Path, there are three sections particularly suitable for families:

• On a discovery trip
  Family route through St. Pölten, towards the Landhaus quarter, Viehofner Lakes, and a lookout tower
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• Off to the camels!
  Family route from St. Aegyd to Kernhof to the camel theater and white zoo Kernhof and to the Maho riding farm
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• Great tunnel route
  Family route along the former railway track between Freiland and Tü rnitz
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Starting point of the tour

Traismauer (Danube Cycle Path)

Destination point of the tour

Mariazell

Route description Traisental Cycle Path

From Traismauer on the Danube to St. Pölten

From the marine port in Traismauer – conveniently directly connected to the Danube Cycle Path – the Traisental Cycle Path runs along the Traisen to Herzogenburg. In St. Andrä, the path crosses over to the other side via a footbridge. It continues along asphalted riverside paths away from traffic towards St. Pölten.

There are hardly any significant inclines on the entire section, making the first part of the Traisental Cycle Path a great tip for families with children.

 

From St. Pölten to Lilienfeld

On asphalted riverside paths and quiet side roads, the Traisental Cycle Path leads via Wilhelmsburg to Lilienfeld. There are also no major inclines on this section.
 

From Lilienfeld to St. Aegyd am Neuwalde

From Lilienfeld, the journey goes along idyllic riverside paths via Hohenberg and some gentle climbs to St. Aegyd/Neuwalde. Approximately 200 meters of elevation need to be overcome on the third section, which is still easy even for young cyclists.

In Freiland, one of the two source streams of the Traisen (the “Rechttraisen” or “Tü rnitzer Traisen”) disappears from the cyclists' view. From now on, the path follows the Unrechttraisen, which accompanies the cyclists until St. Aegyd.

Tip: The rail trail to Tü rnitz branches off in Freiland and leads for 9 km through three tunnels along the former railway track.
 

From St. Aegyd am Neuwalde to Mariazell

The next destination is Kernhof with its camel theater and the “white zoo”. In Kernhof, the most difficult section of the entire cycle path begins: the approximately 4 km long, winding climb to the Gscheid just before the border to Styria. This section is challenging and is therefore walked by some cyclists.

Once the highest point is reached, the route changes from well-paved paths to a less-traveled country road, which leads over Ulreichsberg, past Hubertussee, and along the Walster finally to the destination, the Mariazell Basilica.