Amstetten: Ybbs Paths, Adventure Routes and Culture

Amstetten offers a diverse range of experiences between riverside landscapes, themed trails, leisure activities and historic culture. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home for their stay can use their preferred way of spending the trip as a starting point: Should the day begin at the Ybbs, should an informative route be the focus, or should a visit to Ulmerfeld Castle provide the cultural highlight?

Walking, cycling and cooling off at the Ybbs

The Ybbs Riverside Path is a green promenade directly along the Ybbs. It is suitable for walking, running and cycling in every season. In summer, small gravel beaches and shady spots for cooling off add to the experience along the path. This allows you to plan your day flexibly: You can schedule some exercise or combine your time by the river with a more relaxing break.

The Ybbstal Cycle Path is also relevant for planning a cycling trip. In Amstetten, it is connected to the Western Railway line.

Adventure trails with different themes

Along a 2.1-kilometre route, the Forstheide Adventure Trail presents facts about the Forstheide at 14 interactive stations. The Ybbs and the Große Meerwiese lie along the route. The trail has hardly any inclines and is suitable for pushchairs, tricycles and balance bikes. For families with children of different ages, this can provide a suitable basis for a shared activity combining exercise and information.

The Planet Trail offers a different perspective. It leads from the grammar school along the Mühlbach to the Jahnturnhalle, continues via the Schwarzen Weg and crosses Ybbsstraße to the final station. Information boards focus on the Sun, the eight planets, the dwarf planet Pluto and the Earth's Moon. The result is a trail where not only the route itself but also the topics presented along the way attract attention.

History, theatre and concerts

Ulmerfeld Castle provides a historical focus. Construction of the castle tower began at the end of the 12th century. The Gothic castle chapel, with its wall paintings, dates from the 14th century. Theatre performances and concerts take place in the arcaded courtyard. A visit can therefore be particularly interesting if you would like to combine historic architecture with cultural events. You should check the specific dates of the respective performances and concerts separately when planning your trip.

Leisure activities at the Riverside Park

The Riverside Park features a freely accessible play, sports and action area. Its facilities include the Action Trail, a fitness playground based on trend sports such as parkour and freerunning. In addition to walking paths and cultural destinations, this provides a place for active leisure activities. When choosing accommodation, you can consider which of these experiences should be the focus of your stay and which routes you would like to combine on individual days.

More places for planning your trip

If you would like to expand your search to include further destinations, you will find additional places for planning your trip here: Ardagger Markt, Euratsfeld, Ardagger Stift, Ertl, Wallsee, Haag, Hollenstein An Der Ybbs and Ybbsitz.

For the higher-level travel overview: Amstetten.