3 Sebaldustour Sonntagbergrunde - The Imposing One

Starting place: 3335 Weyer

Destination: 3335 Weyer

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Stadtplatz 27
4400 Steyr

Short description:

A bike route with many sights

The Sonntagberg route leads via cycle path R 16 to Waidhofen.
Then 8 km along Urltalstraße to the right turn following the stream towards Putzmühle. Then to the turnoff St. Ägidi - left uphill to the small mountain church and further to St. Leonhard. - Then via the panoramic route to the Sonntagberg Basilica. Further down to the Ybbstalradweg - past Böhlerwerk station towards Waidhofen / Gaflenz / Weyer

This, like all other Sebaldustour routes, can be started from both Weyer and Gaflenz.

The detailed route description can be found under "Show full description"

Take a look at the video here to get an impression of the route.
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Quality of experience: ***

Recommended season:

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

Properties:

Loop
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Cultural/historical value

Description:

The route on Outdooractive - registration on the platform required

The route on Komoot - registration on the platform required

The route on Bergfex - registration on the platform not required

The route on sebaldustour.at - registration on the platform not required

Directions:

At the beginning, the route goes along the Eisenwurzen cycle path R16 to Waidhofen an der Ybbs. It is best to cycle directly through the "City of Towers" (4 church and 3 city towers), enjoy its beauty, and possibly make a first stop at the parish church. Then continue over the footbridge across the Ybbs (briefly dismount) past the Hotel Schloss an der Eisenstraße, down left to Urltalstraße, and then right towards St. Leonhard. First, cycle 8 km gently uphill to the Putzmühle turnoff and continue right along the stream to the St. Agidi turnoff. Then go 3 km a bit steeper uphill to the small church (1526), where you have a wonderful view of the Ybbstal Alps. From there, continue to St. Leonhard, named after the patron saint of livestock. A small lunch break is recommended at one of the two inns. Afterwards, the path leads 8 km along the panoramic route, repeatedly gently uphill and downhill to the Sonntagberg Basilica - a very imposing building, visible from afar from all sides. There is a magnificent view of the Danube plain and as far as the Mühlviertel and Czech Republic. After a rest at the basilica, a beautiful descent in long curves leads down to the Ybbstalradweg and from there back to Waidhofen. Those who choose a shorter variant take the train for the return journey to Weyer or Gaflenz.

Equipment:

Bicycle helmet, first aid kit for rider and bicycle