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A bike ride to the Klangturm (Sound Tower) in St. Pölten is a worthwhile stop on any tour of the city. The 77-meter-high tower in the government district was built in 1996 by architect Ernst Hoffmann and is a striking example of modern architecture in Lower Austria. Its glass, spiral shape evokes movement and sound, which is how the tower got its name. An elevator or stairs lead to the viewing platform, which offers panoramic views of St. Pölten and the Alpine foothills. The ground floor houses a tourist information center, and spacious squares and green areas around the tower invite visitors to linger – ideal for a short break during a bike tour through the city.

This is a nice playground

A beautifully preserved and well-maintained wayside shrine with a niche. Wayside crosses and wayside shrines are silent symbols of the Christian faith, and the reasons for their erection are varied. They are often found by the side of the road—we often drive or walk past carelessly and absentmindedly, failing to actively notice the cross. In the Austrian-speaking world, wayside crosses, like wayside shrines and memorial plaques, are often regionally referred to as "Marterl" (martyrs).

The memorial in Hammerpark in St. Pölten commemorates the Kirchl-Trauttmansdorff resistance group, which was murdered by the Nazis in 1945. Created by the artist Hans Kupelwieser in 1988, the walk-in steel sculpture is shaped like an offering bowl, four meters in diameter and two meters high. Thirteen openings, which serve as light sources, commemorate the 13 victims, whose names are engraved inside, accompanied by the inscription "They died here for Austria." In 2025, the memorial was renovated to ensure the legibility of the names. Hammerpark itself offers both recreation and a place of remembrance, making the memorial an important testament to resistance and sacrifice during the Nazi era.

A small river mouth next to the Fladnitztal cycle path

There is a train going nowhere

...the Pielach is a natural paradise, whether flora or fauna! (Kingfisher)

Here, the Weitenerbach stream flows into the Fladnitz, a very beautiful sight. Not far away, the Fladnitz Valley Cycle Path branches off.