Donausteig Stage 4_G04 Perg - Mitterkirchen: „Along the canal through the Machland“

culturally interesting
Multi-day tour

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Tour-Details

Starting place: 4320 Perg

Destination: 4343 Mitterkirchen im Machland

duration: 3h 0m

length: 12,1 km

Altitude difference (uphill): 3m

Altitude difference (downhill): 25m

Lowest point: 229m

Highest point: 254m

difficulty: easy

condition: easy

panoramic view: Some Views

Paths covering:

Asphalt, Gravel

Short description:
The Donausteig-simply fabulous! Starting from the historical town of Perg, we walk along the strictly regulated Naarnkanals (canal) through the fertile Machland (region) to Mitterkirchen. We discover the world of lumber floating on the Naarnkanal, the former celebrities of the Perger Mühlstein crushers, the project of the century "Machlanddamm (dam)"...

Quality of experience: ***

Recommended season:

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October

Properties:

Multi-stage route
Refreshment stops available
Cultural/historical value
Botanical highlights

Seal of approval:

Quality route according to "Österreichisches Wandergütesiegel"

Description:
This Donausteig-stage starts in the historical town of Perg on the northern edge of the Machland plain. The atmospheric main square is the first highlight with its magnificent parish church with ...

Tour and route information

Starting point: PergPerg - The Donausteig-starting point "Perg" lies in the north eastern part of the main square (tree group with fountain across from the parish church)

Destination: Mitterkirchen - The Donausteig-Starting point "Mitterkirchen" lies on the north end of the sport park (on the eastern city edge, approx. 300 m from the city center)

further information:

Multi-day tour
Board possible

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Gasthof Manner

Arrival

Accessibility / arrival

Getting there
The Donausteig-Starting point "Perg" is located directly at the main square of Perg (Navi: A-4320 Perg/Hauptplatz).Public Transit
Perg can be reached by Train and Bus. A transfer back from Mitterkirchen is possible by bus. Bus timetables online at http://www.ooevv.at .Parking
The city center is mostly a short parking zone. However there are many extended parking possibilites, sometimes free of charge, around 5-10 walking minutes from the city center.