Amstetten: Paths by the Water and Culture

Amstetten brings together Ybbs riverside paths, a nature trail, culture at Ulmerfeld Castle and other activities to consider when planning a trip. If you are looking for a hotel in Amstetten, you can plan your stay around these interests: perhaps walking or cycling by the river, exploring stops that introduce the landscape, or taking in architecture and events. For seasonal features along the river and the events programme in particular, it is worth checking the right time of year for your trip.

Paths by the Ybbs

The Ybbs riverside trail is a green promenade right beside the Ybbs. It is suitable for walking, running and cycling at any time of year. In summer, small gravel beaches and shady spots for cooling off are added. The options therefore vary with the season: the three activities are available year-round, while the riverside spots for cooling off are a summer extra. If you choose the trail for its riverside location, you can take this seasonal feature into account when planning.

Forstheide Nature Trail

The Forstheide Nature Trail focuses on the Forstheide: 14 interactive stops along a 2.1-kilometre route present facts about the area. The Ybbs and the Große Meerwiese are also along the trail. There are hardly any inclines, and the trail is suitable for pushchairs, tricycles and balance bikes. This gives you a clear idea of what it offers: a theme presented at the stops, alongside the named landscape features along the route. By contrast, the Ybbs riverside trail focuses on walking, running and cycling throughout the year.

Ulmerfeld Castle and Events

The architectural history of Ulmerfeld Castle takes centre stage. 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. The tower and chapel therefore represent different historical periods. The arcaded courtyard hosts theatre performances and concerts; the programme may change. If an event is a deciding factor for your trip, check the dates for your stay.

More Activities and a Planetary Trail

The Uferpark has a freely accessible play, sports and action area. It includes the Action Trail, a fitness playground based on trend sports such as parkour and freerunning.

The Planetary Trail starts at the Gymnasium, follows the Mühlbach to the Jahnturnhalle, then continues via Schwarzen Weg and Ybbsstraße to its final stop. Its information panels cover the Sun, the eight planets, the dwarf planet Pluto and Earth's Moon. The panel information may be updated on site.

Plan for Cycling and Rail Travel

For cycle tourists, the Ybbstal Cycle Route’s connection to the Westbahn railway line in Amstetten is another practical consideration when planning. If you intend to use this connection for your trip, check the latest train services before setting off.

Discover more destinations: Ardagger Stift, Ardagger Markt, Pfaffenberg, Sankt Georgen Am Reith, Zeillern, Hollenstein An Der Ybbs, Wolfsbach, Ertl.

For the broader travel overview: Amstetten.