Discover Pellendorf: Culture, Trails and Forests

Pellendorf combines gently rolling countryside with remarkable cultural experiences and walking routes. With elevations ranging from 205 to 251 metres, the differences in altitude are minimal. At the same time, the village is surrounded by the Sandwald, Pfaffenwald, Au, Langwald, Steigwald and Bründlwald forests. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday house can therefore regard Pellendorf as a starting point for a range of day itineraries: the focus is on church art, local history, cycling routes, hikes and distinctive waypoints.

Between Forest, Cycle Path and Kellergasse

Cyclists can connect to Lower Austria’s cycle network via the Zweigelt Cycle Path. This makes it easy to combine your stay with a cycling tour. Pellendorf also offers specific destinations for walkers: after about 3 km, a circular hiking trail leads to Pellendorf and then through the Kellergasse towards the church and castle. In the direction of Bogenneusiedl, there is also the Kreuzstetterweg Kellergasse. Depending on your travel plans, you can explore Pellendorf on foot, by bicycle or with a focus on culture.

Church, Castle and Local History

An important cultural landmark is the Schlosskirche of St. Catherine in Pellendorf. Its high altar painting depicts the beheading of Saint Catherine of Alexandria. Martin Johann Schmidt painted the work in 1783. Beside the castle and church stands a statue of Saint John of Nepomuk, erected in 1750 and renovated in 1910 and 2002. There is also a stamp station for the Francis Way in front of the Schlosskirche.

The open-air museum, with its farming equipment, offers further insights into the area’s past. Sgraffiti by Franz Klinghofer can be seen on the recessed viewing side of the war memorial. The cultural picture is complemented by the Hubertus Chapel. It was built in 1992 and contains a painting of Saint Hubertus with a deer carrying a cross between its antlers. The annual Hubertus Mass of the Hegering takes place at the Hubertus Chapel on the last Saturday in September. This date may play a special role in your travel planning if you would like to visit Pellendorf on this occasion.

The Francis Way and Specific Trail Sections

The Weinviertel Francis Way also passes through Pellendorf. On the section from Gaweinstal to Pellendorf, the trail leads to the Schlosskirche of St. Catherine. The following section from Pellendorf to Atzelsdorf allows passage through the park below the privately owned castle, along the deer enclosure. This information concerns the trail section and not general access to the castle.

Choose a Suitable Base for Your Trip

When looking for a holiday apartment in Pellendorf, it is worth deciding on your main focus in advance. The Zweigelt Cycle Path is ideal for a stay with cycling tours. The Francis Way, the circular hiking trail and the Kellergassen offer different highlights. Those interested in sacred art and local history can include the Schlosskirche, the statue of Saint John of Nepomuk, the open-air museum, the Hubertus Chapel and the war memorial in their personal itinerary. This keeps your choice of accommodation connected to your desired travel theme, without drawing unverified conclusions about facilities, availability or distances from individual sights.

For further destination options, you can also look at Eibesbrunn, Hausbrunn, Großebersdorf, Drasenhofen, Großharras, Wolkersdorf Im Weinviertel, Röhrabrunn and Ladendorf in more detail.

For the higher-level travel overview: Mistelbach.