Sonntagberg route 3rd stage: from Aschbach to Sonntagberg

Description

From Aschbach-Markt, this stage of the Sonntagberg route leads us southwest past Schramelhof and Wipfelhof, and after a not too long hike, we reach the small community of Krenstetten with its beautiful pilgrimage church dedicated to Saint Mary. Beyond the hamlets of Markstein and Bierbaumdorf, we cross the Url, walk along railway tracks for some time, and shortly after reach the so-called "Vierkanter Gottes", the Benedictine Abbey Seitenstetten. The monastery, located in the midst of the Mostviertel hilly landscape, has shaped people, culture, and nature for centuries and houses baroque art treasures as well as a particularly beautiful historic monastery garden with themed gardens and paths (e.g., the "Via Rosa"). Passing between the abbey and the monastery garden, we leave Seitenstetten along a narrow birch-lined road and then turn left onto a path bordered by pear trees. At Hofing, a longer ascent to Blümelsberg (526m) begins. We pass traditional four-corner farms, pear trees, and a deer enclosure and enjoy a wonderful view of the surrounding landscape. At the Karl-Lammerhuber viewpoint (large stone by the roadside), we enjoy a magnificent view of Biberbach and the gentle hill landscape of the Mostviertel before starting the descent and continuing towards Rosenau. In Rosenau, a visit to the Military History Museum is highly recommended before the strenuous ascent to Sonntagberg. But at the top, tired pilgrims are richly rewarded for their efforts by the magnificent sight of the Sonntagberg pilgrimage basilica and can first enjoy the splendid views.

Starting point of the tour

Aschbach

Destination point of the tour

Sonntagberg

Route description Sonntagberg route 3rd stage: from Aschbach to Sonntagberg

From the church, we follow the main road southwest. At the turnoff to the swimming pool, we keep left and follow the Panorama Trail No. 314 to Krenstetten. From here, we continue on the Mostviertel Cycle Route No. 13 to Bierbaumdorf. We pass under the railway line and walk to the right past the airfield until we cross the main road. Via Waasen, we reach Weidersdorf. Shortly after the town sign, we turn left into Lindenstraße. We continue straight, passing the monastery pond towards Seitenstetten Abbey. From the abbey car park, we follow the Most Fruit Hiking Trail 373 to the Franzosenkreuz. There, we keep right and continue along route 373 past Hofing and Steingrub, past the fallow deer enclosure toward Gehartsberg. Shortly before the hamlet, we leave trail 373 and follow the Mostviertel Cycle Route No. 15. After Weingartshof, we cross the road and continue along the cycle path to Riedl, where on the left, we take the hiking trail 382 to Moselberg and shortly after turn right toward Linsberg. From here, we continue to Oismühle, from where we cross the Ybbs to Rosenau. After crossing the federal road and railway line, we first keep left, then follow the street straight ahead after the garages (Ybbsstraße). After about 200 m, we reach the intersection of Waidhofnerstraße and Sonntagbergstraße, cross this, then a slight ascent following the street for about 1 km. After a long left curve, the Pilgrim Path branches off to the right from the street, leading us up to the Sonntagberg pilgrimage basilica.