Easy hikes and walks around Krummnußbaum

The panoramic view from Maria Taferl over the Danube valley is fantastic. From the terrace of the well-known pilgrimage basilica Maria Taferl, the view extends far across the Danube valley to the Alps. The distinctive Ötscher stands out particularly.

The sculpture "Joseph of Arimathea" laid him in his new tomb, Matt. 27:60

Since the basilica is dedicated to the seven sorrows of Mary, the Way of the Cross has been redesigned. Starting from the road from Marbach, it leads up the southern slope of the Taferlberg and opens onto the western part of the church square. While the first five stations, designed by artists, are located on the Way of the Cross, the 6th station is the basilica's high altar with its venerable Pietà. The 7th station is the open-air altar to be erected on the east side of the square, which offers a comprehensive, free view of the Danube and the Alps.

The Landesgedenkstätte (National Memorial Site) represents a synthesis of historical tradition and the deepest religious sentiment in God's wonderful nature in an outstanding way. This bastion, erected at the western end of the church square, is a memorial for all those who did not return from the various wars, a place of thanks for those who were able to see their homeland again happily, and finally a monument for the many tens of thousands who were expelled from their homeland. But this memorial is not only dedicated to the soldiers, but also to the emergency services of the Lower Austrian Fire Brigades, the Red Cross, the Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund, the police, and the security service, who gave their lives in the past.

View and a beautiful church >> Plan time

From the Danube Cycle Path, there is an impressive view of Maria Taferl, picturesquely perched on a hill overlooking the Danube. The pilgrimage basilica, visible from afar, dominates the landscape and serves as a prominent landmark for cyclists. The view is particularly beautiful when approaching the area around Marbach or Pöchlarn: the church rises above the river valley, surrounded by rolling hills and vineyards, offering a harmonious interplay of nature, culture, and spirituality along the Danube Cycle Path.

From the opposite bank of the Danube, there is an impressive view of Maria Taferl, perched on a hill above the Danube. The pilgrimage church, with its striking baroque tower, is visible from afar and dominates the skyline of the Wachau region. The view is particularly charming from the Danube Cycle Path or from vantage points on the northern bank: you can see the church towering above the wooded slopes and terraced vineyards, while the wide river meanders peacefully below. The combination of historic architecture, picturesque landscape, and the Danube panorama makes this view a popular destination for cyclists and photographers.

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