3 Sebaldustour Sonntagbergrunde - The Imposing One

At the beginning, the route goes along the Eisenwurzen cycle path R16 to Waidhofen an der Ybbs. It is best to cycle directly through the "City of Towers" (4 church and 3 city towers), enjoy its beauty, and possibly make a first stop at the parish church. Then continue over the footbridge across the Ybbs (briefly dismount) past the Hotel Schloss an der Eisenstraße, down left to Urltalstraße, and then right towards St. Leonhard. First, cycle 8 km gently uphill to the Putzmühle turnoff and continue right along the stream to the St. Agidi turnoff. Then go 3 km a bit steeper uphill to the small church (1526), where you have a wonderful view of the Ybbstal Alps. From there, continue to St. Leonhard, named after the patron saint of livestock. A small lunch break is recommended at one of the two inns. Afterwards, the path leads 8 km along the panoramic route, repeatedly gently uphill and downhill to the Sonntagberg Basilica - a very imposing building, visible from afar from all sides. There is a magnificent view of the Danube plain and as far as the Mühlviertel and Czech Republic. After a rest at the basilica, a beautiful descent in long curves leads down to the Ybbstalradweg and from there back to Waidhofen. Those who choose a shorter variant take the train for the return journey to Weyer or Gaflenz.

Bicycle helmet, first aid kit for rider and bicycle