The Panorama route high above the Danube valley offers breathtaking views of the Danube. Along the romantic Schwarzau valley, the path leads to the well-preserved Roman bridges.
Description
The Panorama route starting in Artstetten from Prangerplatz via Schlossstraße to the edge of town, to Nussendorf, on asphalted farm roads with views of the Danube valley and Alpine foothills to Fritzelsdorf, Schwarzau, Oberndorf, through Pöbring and the Schwarzau valley, finally via Hasling and the Krottenbach back to Artstetten. Wonderful views of the Danube valley are guaranteed.
Starting point of the tour
Artstetten, municipal office
Destination point of the tour
Artstetten, municipal office
Route description Artstetten 4 - Panorama route/Schwarzau valley with Roman bridges
The Panorama route leads together with the Artstetten Maria Taferl route from Prangerplatz via Schlossstraße uphill to the edge of town. Now turn right towards Bründles, follow the street and continue hiking on a subsequent meadow path towards Nussendorf. In the middle of the village turn right and on an asphalted farm road pass the Gasthaus Schönauer, enjoying the magnificent view of the Danube valley and the Alpine foothills, continuing to Fritzelsdorf. At the bus stop turn left up the state road, then immediately after the edge of town turn right towards Pleißing and Schwarzau.
In Schwarzau follow the state road and at the next intersection turn right uphill to Oberndorf. Continue hiking on forest paths and along the Schwarzau stream. Through the village of Pöbring continue following the romantic Schwarzau valley, then uphill via the "old post road" with 3 stone bridges through coniferous forests to reach the state road. Follow it towards Payerstetten up to the Gasthaus Hirsch. With Artstetten already in sight, walk briskly towards Hasling, passing the Landhausheurigen Landstetter, and follow a descending farm road through the Krottenbach valley back to Artstetten.
Directions
Artstetten-Pöbring is accessible via the A1 West Motorway, Pöchlarn exit. Take the first exit at the roundabout at the exit, after about 1 km turn left over the Danube bridge. Keep left, the Wachau road (B3) leads to Klein-Pöchlarn, turn off in town towards Artstetten (approx. 3 km).
Coming from Grein or Krems via Wachauerstraße (B3) to Klein-Pöchlarn; in town turn towards Artstetten (approx. 3 km).
Parking
Parking is available at the Musikheim or at Schloss Artstetten.
Take the Westbahn to the Pöchlarn train stop timetable query. From the station you can take the bus to Artstetten - schedule information.
