Mariazellerbahn loop from Hofstetten-Grünau

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Mariazellerbahn loop from Hofstetten-Grünau

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Mariazellerbahn loop from Hofstetten-Grünau

02:26

35.4km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

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Train Station

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2.37 km

Pielachtal Camping and Swimming Pond

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There is a public bathing area by the larger pond, delimited by wooden fences, with shady and sunny sunbathing areas, a wooden terrace and two gravel water accesses for the …

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3.45 km

Mariazellerbahn

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One of the few remaining narrow-gauge railways in Austria. It runs between St. Pölten and Mariazell, making it ideal for excursions—from pilgrimages to Mariazell, to mountain hikes on the Ötcher, to cycling along the railway line.

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4.62 km

Mariazellerbahn Railway Crossing near Wasserkraftwerk Mainburg

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Near the Mainburg hydroelectric power plant, the Mariazell Railway runs through the Pielach Valley, crossing the road at a level crossing in an open landscape. The line lies between Rabenstein …

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7.01 km

Bridge and bathing spot on the Pielach

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From the narrow bridge you have a great view of the small weir in the Pielach and the natural bathing area.

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7.26 km

St. Laurentius Church, Rabenstein an der Pielach

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November 17, 2018 - One of the parish priests who held prominent positions in the parish was Wilhelm Zedinek (1936-1949), who later became Abbot of Göttweig Abbey. The parish of …

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7.50 km

Rabenstein an der Pielach Crow Sculpture

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Nice route through the small town, but you should drive very carefully. There are places to stop for refreshments, an information board, a lovingly designed town square with historic buildings and an idyllic square on the Pielach for cyclists.

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11.9 km

Watchtower of Kirchberg an der Pielach

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14.0 km

Gothic Church and Skywalk, Kirchberg an der Pielach

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As soon as we cycled past, the skywalk in front of the church caught our eye. So we climbed the Kirchenberg to visit the lovingly designed area around the Gothic …

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19.1 km