Ybbs an der Donau Town Center – Persenbeug Castle loop from Purgstall an der Erlauf

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Purgstall an der Erlauf

Ybbs an der Donau Town Center – Persenbeug Castle loop from Purgstall an der Erlauf

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Ybbs an der Donau Town Center – Persenbeug Castle loop from Purgstall an der Erlauf

04:12

68.1km

530m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 59.0 km for 111 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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17.5 km

Ybbs Old Town

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Ybbs offers good accommodation and places to stop for refreshments. The farmer's market takes place every Friday on the main square.

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18.2 km

Former Cavalry Barracks (Ehemalige Reiterkaserne) Ybbs an der Donau

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It was built between 1720 and 1723 as a cavalry barracks, planned by Jakob Prandtauer, who was also responsible for construction supervision. Prandtauer developed the type of cavalry barracks together …

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18.6 km

Ybbs an der Donau Town Center

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Ybbs is a nice little place

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19.0 km

Persenbeug Castle

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The first historical mention of the castle can be found in the year 907. The Bavarian Sieghart, Count of Sempt and Ebersberg, took possession of "Bösenberg" and fortified it.

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19.1 km

View of Persenbeug Castle

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After the Ybbs-Persenbeug power plant, you have a good view of Persenbeug Castle from this side of the Danube.

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21.7 km

View of Ybbs an der Donau

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A beautiful view of the tranquil little town. Just take a short break, enjoy the impressions and capture the beautiful perspectives. The view over the Danube to Ybbs, with the …

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34.5 km

View of the Danube Valley from Maria Taferl

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From an altitude of just 435 meters there is an impressive view of the Danube Valley, which stretches far into the distance. Persenbeug cannot be seen because of the Danube …

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