Waidhofen - Sonntagberg - St. Leonhard am Walde

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 17,99 km
Duration: 5:30 h
Ascent: 739 m elevation gain
Descent: 391 m elevation gain

The tour with a beautiful panoramic view of the Mostviertel region leads via the basilica on Sonntagberg. The tour starts in Waidhofen/Ybbs and leads to St. Leonhard am Walde.

Starting point of the tour: Böhlerwerk station
Tour destination: St. Leonhard/Walde

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 17,99 km
Duration: 5:30 h
Ascent: 739 m elevation gain
Descent: 391 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
3/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
5/6

Lowest point341 m
Highest point720 m

Nice views
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus
Suitable for families and children

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The tour with a beautiful panoramic view of the Mostviertel region leads via the basilica on Sonntagberg. The tour starts in Waidhofen/Ybbs and leads to St. Leonhard am Walde.

The starting point for this hike is Schloss Rothschild in Waidhofen an der Ybbs. Via Rehau, the route heads towards Windhag - directly opposite the Sonntagberg basilica and with a rewarding 360° view. This is followed by a descent into the Luegergraben and to Böhlerwerk railroad station. After the railroad underpass, the path branches off to the left onto the Sonntagberg (sign 04A). Past the "Kahlenberg" and "Kaiserhof" farmsteads, then through the forest, you reach the basilica on the Sonntagberg. The baroque pilgrimage church was begun between 1705 and 1718 according to plans by Jakob Prandtauer and completed by 1732 by Josef Munggenast. Past the cemetery, the route continues along the road with a turn-off to the Sandlehen house and along a beautiful driveway and meadow path you reach the "Mostviertler Panoramastraße". This road takes you to St. Leonhard am Walde.

Route description The optimal starting point for this walk is train station Böhlerwerk. After the railway underpass, the path branches off left in direction of the Sonntagberg, starting from (table 04A). Past the farms "Kahlenberg" and "Kaiserhof", then through the forest, the trail reaches the Basilica on the Sonntagberg. Past the cemetery the trail continues along the street with a turn to the House Sandlehen and on a beautiful road and Meadow Trail one reaches the "Mostviertler scenic road". On this road, one continues to St. Leonhard / Walde.
Parking Paid parking spaces in Waidhofen/Ybbs
Getting there A1 exit Amstetten West - federal road B121 towards Waidhofen/Ybbs
Public transport By train from Amstetten station to Waidhofen/Ybbs, return from St. Leonhard by bus
Editor’s tip Along the route, several picnic spots invite you to enjoy the panorama with your own refreshments. Some businesses along the panoramic high trail even offer a picnic service (see www.panoramahoehenweg.at)

Recommended period

Sonntagberg Visitor Center
3332 Sonntagberg, No. 4
T +43 7448 21572
E sonntagberg@stift-seitenstetten.com

Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026