Ybbstal Cycle Path

The Ybbstal Cycle Path takes you from the confluence of the Ybbs River and the Danube, steadily upstream through Amstetten and Waidhofen an der Ybbs to the beautiful Lunz Lake. The official route is about 110 kilometers long, with detours to idyllic swimming and rest areas adding a few more kilometers. If you want to fully experience the beautiful nature and clear waters, it's best to plan an overnight stay, for example, in Waidhofen an der Ybbs.

You start in the town of Ybbs and initially cycle through a gently rolling landscape with fields and orchards. You quickly reach the Blindenmarkter Ausee Lake and then cycle steadily uphill, sometimes directly along the Ybbs River and then off again. For a refreshing dip, the Allhartsberg Natural Pool and the Kematen Natural Pool, with a water playground, are also along your route.

About halfway through, the magnificent Rothschild Castle welcomes you in Waidhofen an der Ybbs. Continuing southeast, you can soon take a detour along the Little Ybbs River to the blacksmith village of Ybbsitz (Little Ybbstal Cycle Path). If you continue along the Ybbstal Cycle Path, you'll find yourself on a particularly beautiful stretch: you'll cycle through natural riverside landscapes, small tunnels, and the Ofenloch Gorge, which is also ideal for swimming.

Along the former Ybbstal Railway line, you'll reach Hollenstein an der Ybbs. The next dip in the water awaits you at the riverside lido there or in nearby Göstling an der Ybbs—either on the beach along the Ybbs River or in the saltwater pool. The final stretch then takes you to the destination of Lunz am See. The crowning finale is the picturesque Lunz Lake, where you can cool off for a refreshing dip. For the return trip to Waidhofen an der Ybbs, you can take the Radtramper bus or the Ybbstal bike taxi, which are available on call. Or you can spend another night in Lunz am See, for example, at the Refugium Lunz. If you want to continue cycling directly from here, you can continue your journey on the Erlauftal cycle path: www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/1639007586.