Traisental cycle path

The Traisental cycle path is one of the most popular cycle routes in the Mostviertel region. The family and pilgrim cycle route leads from Traismauer through the Traisental-Danube region via St. Pölten, Lilienfeld and St. Aegyd am Neuwalde to Mariazell. Current closures and obstructions can be found here!

The Traisental cycle path is one of the most popular cycle routes in the Mostviertel for several reasons. The interplay of landscapes is enchanting, and the route to the upper Traisental valley is also beautifully flat and on tarmac throughout. The signposting is constantly maintained and clearly visible.

From the Danube to Hohenberg, the route climbs almost imperceptibly, then a little to Kernhof. Only the 4 kilometre section from Kernhof to the Gscheid (970 m) is really challenging because it is steep. After that, the route climbs moderately, then goes downhill again for a while and finally only the Kreuzberg just before Mariazell remains to be conquered.

If you don't want to cycle the whole route in one go, you can cover individual stages by bus or train. The cycle hitchhiker bus runs between Kernhof and St. Pölten. From St. Pölten there is a train connection to Lilienfeld as well as to Traismauer and Krems.

For the return journey from Mariazell to St. Pölten, you can take the Mariazell railway.
 

IMPORTANT:
The stage between Kernhof and Mariazell requires some effort. The ascent/descent to/from the Gscheid is steep and winding. This stage is therefore not recommended for families with small children.

Family routes "Cycling for kids"

There are 3 sections along the Traisental cycle path that are ideal for families:

• On a journey of discovery
  Family tour through St. Pölten, to the Landhaus district, Viehofner lakes and a viewing tower
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• Off to the camels!
  Family tour from St. Aegyd to Kernhof to the camel theatre and Kernhof white zoo and to the Maho riding farm
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• Great tunnel tour
  Family tour along the former railway line between Freiland and Türnitz
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From Traismauer on the Danube to St. Pölten

From the naval harbour in Traismauer - and thus conveniently directly connected to the Danube cycle path - the Traisental cycle path leads along the Traisen to Herzogenburg. In St. Andrä, the path leads over a footbridge to the other side. The route continues on tarmac riverside paths far away from traffic to St. Pölten.

There are hardly any gradients worth mentioning on the entire stage, which is why the first section of the Traisental cycle path is a good tip for families with children.

From St. Pölten to Lilienfeld

The Traisental cycle path leads along tarmac riverside paths and quiet side roads via Wilhelmsburg to Lilienfeld. There are no major gradients on this section either

From Lilienfeld to St. Aegyd am Neuwalde

From Lilienfeld, the journey leads along idyllic riverside paths via Hohenberg and a few gentle climbs to St. Aegyd/Neuwalde. There are around 200 metres of ascent to conquer on the 3rd section, but these are easy to master even for smaller cyclists.

In Freiland, one of the two source rivers of the Traisen (the "Rechttraisen" or "Türnitzer Traisen") leaves the cyclists' field of vision. From now on, the route follows the Unrechttraisen, which accompanies cyclists to St. Aegyd.

Tip: The railway cycle route to Türnitz branches off in Freiland and leads along the former railway line for 9 km and through three tunnels

From St. Aegyd am Neuwalde to Mariazell

The next destination is Kernhof with its camel theatre and the "white zoo". The most difficult section of the entire cycle route begins in Kernhof: the approximately 4 km long, winding climb up the Gscheid just before the border with Styria. This section is a tough one and is therefore tackled by some cyclists on foot.

Once the highest point has been reached, the route changes from well-surfaced paths to a country road with little traffic, which leads via Ulreichsberg, past the Hubertussee lake and along the Walster river to the final destination at Mariazell Basilica.