The hiking trail around the Hochpyra near Neuhofen an der Ybbs is a real insider tip for nature lovers. Gentle ascents lead through varied forests and open meadows, accompanied time and again by magnificent views of the Mostviertel hills. The Hochpyra itself in particular rewards you with a panorama that invites you to linger. The peaceful surroundings, fresh air and easily accessible paths make this tour ideal for anyone who wants to escape from everyday life and recharge their batteries. A hiking experience that will leave you wanting more!
Author’s recommendation
Along the route is the Presshausheuriger Reikersdorfer, where a small stop for refreshment can be made.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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Reikersdorfer Presshausheuriger & SpezialitätenGasthaus Sandhofer
Tips and suggestions
www.neuhofen-ybbs.at
Roadbook
The starting point is the Gasthaus Sandhofer in Schlickenreith. On the road heading south, you walk through Fachwinkl to Hörtling and then via the Buchberg farm track to the Höhenstraße. To the southeast and south, the view extends from the Ötscher to the two-thousanders of the Ennstal Alps; to the north to the Mühlviertel, the Waldviertel, and the Danube valley. After 1 km, turn right and via the Hochpyhra past the farms Obertshals and Klaffenberg, the route goes downhill to Eben; at the state road, turn right downhill into the hamlet of Ungförten in the Elzbach valley. Walk 200 meters left on the road, then right over the stream towards Grub, continuing to Pöttenberg. From there, the route leads through beautiful pre-Alpine landscape, past the Edtbrust farm, and on to the cozy Mostheuriger Greinöd. From Greinöd, it goes toward Steinmühle, Ulwies back to the starting point in Schlickenreith.
PanoramaGucker Randegg
Reikersdorfer Presshausheuriger & Spezialitäten
Gasthaus Sandhofer
Biohof Fam. Schmickl
Public transport
Take the Westbahn to Amstetten station, from Amstetten by bus to Neuhofen/Ybbs
Directions
Motorway A1 exit Amstetten West – B1 towards Ybbs – at the 3rd roundabout follow signs to Winklarn and then Neuhofen/Ybbs.
Parking
There are various parking lots in the municipality. Please follow the signs.
Coordinates
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Equipment
comfortable shoes
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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