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Lower Austria is also a great place to relax during the cold season. A refreshing change for slowing down in the fresh air, the numerous meadows and forests that offer a Winter hike invite.
Outdoor exercise is important for mental and physical well-being, especially during a pandemic. "The landscape and its wide paths invite winter hikers to recharge their batteries here in nature."Jochen Danninger, Lower Austrian State Councillor for Tourism, knows. A trip to the countryside is both relaxing and refreshing. Michael Duscher, Managing Director of Niederösterreich Werbung, says: "Whether along rivers, on the mountain, in the forest or in the city - Lower Austria's hiking trails are very diverse." So take your time and explore the beautiful winter landscape.
The Viennese Alps in Lower Austria offer many quiet places to go for a walk. Here you can relax in peace and enjoy the distant views from lookout points. You have a wide view over the countryside from the Lookout point at Hutwisch in the Bucklige Welt region. Around the Rax there's a Villa walkwhere you can discover impressive villas, castles and the historic spa gardens.
Perfect for young and old, the Zwettltal forest adventure trailwhich is easy to reach and hike. If you enjoy going on a historical journey of discovery, the Druid path, Stein-Gigantenwegor the Knight's path Kollmitz ruins recommended. These lead past Celtic paths, imposing granite blocks and beautiful castle ruins.
Whether for a short walk or longer hikes, in the Ybbstal Alps there is the right route for everyone. At the Winter hiking on the Hochreit high plateau to the high moor you can find out lots of exciting information about the moor. For water lovers, the Winter hike in the Steinbach valley Here you can walk along the water in the side valley of Göstling/Ybbs. With children, the Sonnenweg in Lackenhof good hike. It scores points with its wonderful view of the village center of Lackenhof.
One hotspot is the Thayatal National Parkwhere you can admire the Thaya river landscape from two vantage points on the Einsiedlerweg trail. In the Leiser Berge Nature Park, we recommend the hiking trail "Steppe grassland with a view" and for a lot of looks including theme stations the Bisamberg circular hiking trail. You can go on a beautiful hiking tour in Falkenstein. The "Small falcon flight"-The trail leads to many vineyard huts, picnic areas and a vineyard labyrinth.
The 15-kilometre-long trail offers a magnificent view. Panorama trail Troppbergwhich offers a view of Vienna, Tulln, the Wachau region and the foothills of the Alps. Starting from the Bad Vöslau thermal baths, a Circular hiking trail around the Harzberg, where a kangaroo farm awaits young hikers. An equally easy and therefore family-friendly trail is the Elsbeerweg Laaben.
Especially beautiful: In winter through the Danube Wetlands National Park and explore the diversity of flora and fauna there. Another experience is the section between Krems and Dürnstein on the Wachau World Heritage Trailwhich is particularly beautiful in winter. If you prefer a short walk through the town, Tulln has the best route, namely the Tulln an der Donau old town tour. It takes you into the past of a city and reveals its beauty.
You can find more inspiration for winter hiking under www.niederösterreich.at/winterwanderungen
Picture Credits: Waldviertel Tourism, Studio Kerschbaum
