Naturfreundestein – Persenbeug Castle loop from Ybbs an der Donau

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Naturfreundestein – Persenbeug Castle loop from Ybbs an der Donau

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Naturfreundestein – Persenbeug Castle loop from Ybbs an der Donau

03:40

13.7km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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554 m

Ybbs-Persenbeug Lock

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Between Persenbeug and Ybbs lies a mighty lock, which is the oldest hydroelectric power plant in Austria. From the bridge you can enjoy an impressive view of Persenbeug Castle and …

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4.49 km

Naturfreundestein

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There is a break bench at the Naturfreundestein near Rottenhof for tired hikers. Over wide meadows your gaze wanders down into the valley of the Danube.

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6.43 km

Gottsdorf Parish Church

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The Gottsdorf parish church stands unobstructed on the Danube side in the middle of the village of Gottsdorf in the market town of Persenbeug-Gottsdorf in the Melk district of Lower …

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8.13 km

Hagsdorger Scheibenrunde MTB Route

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8.21 km

Towpath with a view of Sarling

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Sometimes you have to bike over tree trunks, beautiful view of Sarling

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12.3 km

Ybbs-Persenbeug Visitor Power Plant

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Experience the power of water live - visit the historic control room, the impressive machine hall and the mighty ship lock of Austria's oldest Danube power plant and experience electricity …

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12.3 km

Persenbeug Lock

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The Persenbeug lock has two chambers that raise or lower ships in about 20-30 minutes, depending on whether they are traveling upstream or downstream. With the help of the lock, …

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12.5 km

Persenbeug Castle

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The castle was first mentioned in history in 907. The Bavarian Sieghart, Count of Sempt and Ebersberg, took possession of “Bösenberg” and fortified it.
In 1045 the Sempt-Ebersberger family died …

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13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.51 km

5.85 km

1.19 km

161 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.24 km

2.98 km

1.87 km

1.12 km

323 m

219 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

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Comments

June 19, 2022,Treppelweg – Naturfreundestein Runde von Persenbeug

Today I was traveling with my daughter Leonie and our dog Filou. Started in Persenbeug and went along the Danube to Gottsdorf. Then up the mountain and back to Persenbeug. Was a nice round.

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