Accessible holidays in the Türnitz Alps

2-day hike with 3 blind or visually impaired people and 6 companions on partly extremely difficult trails and paths through the Mariazellerland. Not suitable for wheelchair users!

The Viehofner Lakes are a beautiful recreational area near the state capital St. Pölten. The Large Lake invites you to swim in the summer, while the Small Lake is reserved for animals. This excursion is perfect as a family outing, with a lot of variety such as water, observation tower, and boat rental.

Hike through the Traisental wine region: The path leads past wayside shrines, through orchards, small villages, and forests. Wonderful views of Göttweig Abbey, the Danube Valley, the Tullnerfeld, the Traisental, and the foothills of the Alps.

Path is indicated on the map as follows: Option 1: large Prater loop on the wide hiking trail = suitable for dogs, bikes, and wheelchairs Option 2 = recommendation on the east side to platform 2 on the wide hiking trail, then down to the Erlauf and unmarked downstream along the river to the Prater bridge.After crossing the Erlauf, back down to the river and upstream on the marked and secured Fischersteig back to the starting point.

Handbike tour with light electric assistance along the Danube Cycle Path from Passau to Vienna in 5 stages. The tour is generally easy to ride, on paved paths. In Engelhartszell, it’s better to take the left bank of the Danube; the right bank is hilly. There are some challenges before Grein, including two very steep sections ( approx. 10 meters). After Melk, when switching to the left bank of the Danube, there is a very steep climb up to the bridge (18%). The surfaces through the towns are often cobblestone. The ferries are accessible by handbike. However, the descent to the ferry is usually very steep on rough cobblestones. Two accompanying persons are usually necessary here.

Handbike tour with light electric assistance along the Danube Cycle Path from Passau to Vienna in 5 stages. Krems–Vienna is a flat stage with no difficulties. The only challenge is the distance.

Handbike tour with light electric assistance along the Danube Cycle Path from Passau to Vienna in 5 stages. Caution: The ramp from Melk onto the Danube Bridge on the left side is very steep! An accompanying person is required. Through the towns of Weißenkirchen and Dürrnstein: cobblestone and small-stone pavements.

Handbike tour with light electric assistance along the Danube Cycle Path from Passau to Vienna in 5 stages. Two challenging sections in Grein; otherwise, a very scenic route.

Relaxed bike route from Marina Traismauer on the Danube, along the Traisental cycle path to the junction of the Triesting-Gölsental cycle path in Traisen, and if possible, along the other bank of the Traisen back to the Danube restaurant at Marina Traismauer.

The Nußdorf ob der Traisen cultural hiking trail is a varied circular route that pleasantly leads through the village and its characteristic cultural landscape. Along the approximately eight-kilometer-long route, diverse insights into a settlement history spanning thousands of years unfold, shaped by viticulture, rural culture, and small religious monuments. The walking time is about 2.5 hours, but it is recommended to plan for half or even a whole day to enjoy the numerous viewpoints and to consciously experience the regional culinary offerings at the wine taverns or inns.