The Mostviertel in Austria
Discover our region. The Mostviertel with its hundreds of thousands of fruit trees. The European Iron Trail and its living history. The leisure activities from fly fishing to cycling.
A symbiosis of tradition and innovation ... Follow in the footsteps of the charcoal burners, blacksmiths and lumberjacks who used to characterize the Iron Trail in Austria. This era comes to life again in the World of Iron in Ferrum and Mendlingtal.
Along with the natural and historical offerings, we place a focus on the culinary arts. The Lower Austrian Iron Trail and the heavenly Mostviertel region combine to become a marvelous region of pleasure. In the Mostviertel, Middle Europe's largest connected perry pear tree area, fine fruit wines, schnapps and juices are produced.
We wish you lots of fun while you discover our region!
... for your stay at the Schloss an der Eisenstrasse in the Mostviertel region in Austria.
"Healthy living!"
The Iron Trail
The European Iron Trail, at the corner where the states of Lower Austria, Upper Austria and Steiermark meet, combines the peaceful and the wild sides of the Mostviertel and is rich on culture, blacksmiths and organic farms. Enjoy a vacation along the Lower Austrian Iron Trail. It stretches along a beautiful landscape – from the gentle hills in the North to the mighty Ötscher and Ybbstaler Alps.
Mostviertel
In the Land of temptations – the Mostviertel's nickname – it is a joy to indulge in the specialties of the region. Rustic perry taverns entice you to spend cozy moments. We, the perry barons, offer you outstanding Mostviertel perries and even schnapps distilled by our grandmother Marianne Scheiblauer. Come try!
We are a "Perry Baron"! More information about the Mostviertel
Waidhofen an der Ybbs
Waidhofen on the Ybbs is also called the "City of Towers". In the middle ages it was one of the European centers for iron production. Today, Waidhofen is considered the pearl of the Ybb Valley due to its city center.
The Rothschild Castle and the Stadtpfarrkirche (the late gothic parish church), as well as the Bürgerspitalkirche and the Klosterkirche (a monastery church) are especially worth a visit. The city tower with its onion-shaped roof in the center of the upper town square has a special history: In the 16th century, the inhabitants of Waidhofen captured a treasure from Turkish invaders which enabled them to extend the city tower to a 50m and give it a new roof.
In the 5e Museum, which shows the history of the city, you can learn more about the tower – and many other interesting facts about Waidhofen.
Our tip: The night watchman tour through the illuminated town is especially delightful.
Buchenberg Nature Park
The Buchenberg is our local mountain and is only 5 walking minutes away from the Hotel Schloss an der Eisenstrasse. The forest trails in the Nature Park Buchenberg are excellent for Nordic walking and leisurely walks. Trained nature park guides take you along on an educational forest adventure. And in the Wildlife Park, the game and pets delight big and small visitors.
A highlight in Waidhofen: Austria's largest forest climbing park. In the adventure forest, there are 9 rope courses with more than 90 climbing stations as well as 2 flying fox zip lines with 10 stations to test how daring you are.
More information about the Buchenberg Nature Park (in German)
Fly fishing in Lower Austria
Trout and graylings have a magnificent habitat in the clear water of the Ybbs, which flows over more than 100 km to the Danube.
You can fish along 8.8 km in Waidhofen an der Ybbs – with a spinning rod in some places and a fly rod in others. No matter which you choose, it is a one-of-a-kind nature experience. Slow down and enjoy (fly) fishing in Lower Austria.
A limited number of day and multiple-day passes are available.
With your bike through the Mostviertel Region
Along the Ybbs, past the proud perry pear trees, over the gently rolling hills – with views of idyllic farmhouses and cultural landmarks. The biking trail network in the Mostviertel offers cyclists and e-bikers easy and intermediate routes.
There are 7 marked mountain bike trails in Waidhofen an der Ybbs, including the demanding Bellevue trail that takes you along 42.2 kms of the Panorama High Trail and provides you with magnificent views of the Mostviertel.
The Mendling Valley: Wood floating & themed trail
The Mendling Valley will impress you with its striking gorges and streams. The 3.3 km long themed trail "Auf dem Holzweg" starts in Lassing and leads through the splendid Mendling Valley. The main attraction is the wood floating which shows you how wood was transported from the valleys 100 years ago.
Our tip: A show floating takes place twice a month by the Klaushütte.
Motorcycle holiday in the Mostviertel Region
Bikers are welcome! There are numerous tours directly from the Schloss an der Eisenstrasse. On your biking vacation in the Mostviertel you can ride along the Danube into the Mühlviertel and plan a short excursion to Amstetten and Linz. On the Wiener Wald tour you can wind through Vienna's local recreation area. Our road book includes further suggestions.
Bike service in the Hotel Schloss an der Eisenstrasse:
- Digital Roadbook with Mostviertel tours
- Motorcycle garage
- Laundry service
- A helmet cleaning cloth
- Casual clothing in the hotel area is part of feeling good
FeRRUM – Iron in all its forms
Today, Ybbsitz is the blacksmith center in the region. "Smithing in Ybbsitz" has even been listed in the Registry of Immaterial Cultural Heritage in Austria, from the national UNESCO commission. Groups can visit the Fahrngruber Hammer, a historical blacksmith from the 16th century and other facilities with blacksmith demonstrations.
The modern Metal and Adventure Center "FeRRUM – The world of Iron" at the historic market place in Ybbsitz presents the world of iron in a total of 9 themed areas.
Our tip: The Blacksmith's Christmas in Ybbsitz on four advent weekends. A unique Christmas market.
More about the FeRRUM More about the blacksmithing center Ybbsitz