Nature Park Lower Austria Eisenwurzen

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 44,06 km
Duration: 2:30 h
Ascent: 475 m elevation gain
Descent: 475 m elevation gain

Pure nature as an (accompanying) element. Clear air, rivers, fresh greenery and impressive gorges - the Eisenwurzen Nature Park in the border triangle offers all this and much more.

Starting point of the tour: Town center Hollenstein
Tour destination: Town center Hollenstein

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 44,06 km
Duration: 2:30 h
Ascent: 475 m elevation gain
Descent: 475 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
3/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
5/6

Lowest point452 m
Highest point804 m

Round tour
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus
Suitable for families and children

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Pure nature as an (accompanying) element. Clear air, rivers, fresh greenery and impressive gorges - the Eisenwurzen Nature Park in the border triangle offers all this and much more.

Immerse yourself in the nature park: From Hollenstein, the route first climbs for 10 km to Promau - gently at first, then a little steeper at the end - where a lovely rest area invites you to take your first break. The descent is winding and leads into the Mendlingtal valley and to the start/end point of the 3.5 km long, wild and romantic gorge along a stream, where you will find one of the last functioning timber rafting areas in Central Europe. A short, quite steep ascent parallel to this and a short, very steep descent lead to Lassing - also the starting/ending point of this great Excursion destinations.

The next 7 km are along the main road slightly downhill to Göstling, where you turn off onto the Ybbstal cycle path after crossing the town center and follow it back to Hollenstein via Kogelsbach, St. Georgen am Reith.

The last few kilometers in particular are another pure nature experience directly along the Ybbs.

safety instructions Partly narrow and somewhat damaged road conditions between Hollenstein and Lassing as well as curvy, narrow descent into Mendlingtal. Steep downhill before Lassing -> high speed before entering the main road.
Equipment Serviced (touring) bike, helmet, provisions, small change.
Route description Follow the street from the town towards Lassing (Sandgraben). It goes uphill for 10 km, with the last two kilometers being a bit steeper (max. 10%). Then follows a descent with max. 7% on a narrow road and partly very tight curves (caution!). Past the parking lot of the Erlebniswelt Mendlingtal, there is an 800 m long climb up to 15% steep, followed by an equally steep descent before you turn onto the main road in Lassing. Follow this gently descending road for 6 km to Göstling South and turn towards the town center. After the town, switch to the Ybbstal bike path and follow it comfortably downstream without inclines to Hollenstein.
Parking Town center Hollenstein
Getting there Motorway exit Ybbs - Erlauftal federal road B25 to Hollenstein or B31 Ybbstal federal road
Public transport With rental bike: VOR bus line to/from Hollenstein. Bike rentals Sportwerk and ANKAWith own bike: bike tramp or bike taxi from/to Waidhofen/Ybbs or Hollenstein
Editor’s tip A good opportunity to rest at halfway: The Hammerwirt between Lassing and Göstling

Recommended period

Tourism IG Ybbstaler Alps

Göstling 46/2, 3345 Göstling an der Ybbs

www.ybbstaler-alpen.at

info@ybbstaler-alpen.at

+43-5-93049

Letzte Änderung: 2 Apr 2026