Leisure activities at the Zeidelhof in Lilienfeld
Hiking in the most densely wooded area of Lower Austria
Three quarters of the region is covered in forest - the district of Lilienfeld is the “green lung” of Lower Austria.
Well-maintained hiking trails offer something for every taste - from cultural tours through 1000 years of history to alpine meadows and forest trails to alpine climbs. Lilienfeld is therefore a wonderful hiking area on the doorstep of the provincial capital, a good hour's drive from Vienna. An area to recharge your batteries and take a deep breath. The magnificent alpine region around the 1248 m high Muckenkogel is accessible by chairlift, while mountain huts and lodges invite you to take a break. The view from the Muckenkogel and the 1313 m high Hinteralpe stretches far and wide - to the north across the Danube valley, to the south far into the Alps.
- On a clear day, the Melk, Herzogenburg, Göttweig and Lilienfeld monasteries can be seen from the monastery point on the 1248 m high Muckenkogel.
- The Klosteralm has been farmed by the monastery since the early Middle Ages, and since 1822 the annual mass has been celebrated on September 8th, the birth of the Virgin Mary.
Theme trails on the Muckenkogel
Mathias Zdarsky panorama trail: circular trail from the top station of the chairlift via Muckenkogel and Schutzhaus Hinteralm - back via Schwarzwald and Klosteralm to the top station.
Duration: approx. 2.5 hours
Mathias Zdarsky inventor's trail: Zdarsky's most important inventions are presented on a tour (using original, enlarged models).
Duration: approx. 1 hour
Waterfall trail: The marked waterfall trail leads from the mountain station to the Klosteralpe and on to the Lilienfelder Hütte. It then leads along romantic forest paths to the Small and Large Waterfalls, also known as the Lindenbrunn Waterfall, until you reach the valley station at the chairlift.
Duration: approx. 2 hours
Mountain bike tours
In the Lilienfeld region there are 28 varied mountain bike tours with different levels of difficulty to choose from.
Zisterzienserstift Lilienfeld
Austria's largest medieval monastery was founded in 1202 by the Babenberg Duke Leopold VI the Glorious. The seal on the document confirming the foundation of Lilienfeld Abbey by Duke Frederick II the Warlike shows the shield, Austria's coat of arms, for the first time. Lilienfeld is thus the birthplace of our national colors red-white-red.
- Guided tours possible.
Further day trips
- Stift Melk - a Benedictine abbey
- Mariazell - Municipality
- Ötschergräben - imposing gorge landscape
- Gemeindealpe - 1626 m high mountain
Ski resorts
- Annaberg
- Gemeindealpe (Mitterbach)
- St. Sebastian bei Mariazell
- Gscheid
Wienerbruck climbing park and high ropes course
Families can discover the world from above at the climbing park & high ropes course in Wienerbruck. The climbing park offers adventurous fun at lofty heights for climbing fans of all ages. There are two options to choose from - the 10 m high climbing tower or the high ropes course with 14 challenging stations.
Summer toboggan run Türnitz
The modern all-weather toboggan run offers great and adventurous fun for the whole family with steep curves, waves and jumps.
Camel theater and white zoo in Kernhof
The rarest animals on earth can be discovered in the Camel Theater and White Zoo. The unique Camel Theater with its White Zoo attracts families year after year to one of the most beautiful zoos in Austria. In addition to the main attraction - the white Bengal tigers - families will find numerous other rare animals such as alpacas, servals and snow leopards.
The “WHITE ZOO AUSTRIA” is now internationally renowned. In the camel theater, Bactrian camels are trained to become actors purely through soft training (using only voice and hand signals).
Chairlift to the Muckenkogel
Families are in good hands at lofty heights on the Muckenkogel in summer. Where families ski down the slopes every winter, hiking is the order of the day in summer. The chairlift on the Muckenkogel in Lilienfeld is always in operation from May to October. The sensational view from the Danube valley to the Alps is well-known among parents and children alike.
Monster scooter or mountain cart
Adventure for young and old - whizz down from the Gemeindealpe in Mitterbach on a monster scooter or mountain cart.
First take the 4-seater chairlift up to the Gemeindealpe in Mitterbach, then ride back down on the monster scooter or mountain cart. Children from the age of four ride along with their parents, children from the age of eight have their own children's scooters.
Adamstal Golf Club
The Adamstal Golf Club can be reached in 20 minutes by car and is located in the Lower Austrian Alpine foothills in Ramsau near Hainfeld and is one of the most beautiful golf courses in Austria. Guests can choose between the 18-hole “Championship Course” and the 9-hole “Course Wallerbach”.
- Overnight stay for golfers
Motorcyclist
Are “warmly welcome” here with us.
There is the possibility to clean the motorcycles and park them in a locked hall; well-known motorcycle routes are in the immediate vicinity: e.g. Kalte Kuchl, Ochssattel, Rohrer Sattel, Annaberg, Josefsberg etc.
Indoor swimming pool in St. Pölten
The indoor swimming pool in St. Pölten, which can be reached in around 40 minutes by car, is a great option for bad weather.
Outdoor pool in Lilienfeld and Wilhelmsburg
In the summer months from May to September, 2 km or 8 km away depending on the weather.
Natural bathing pond in Türnitz
With its own children's pool and play facilities 8 km away.
Lakes
The two beautiful lakes “Erlaufsee” and “Lunzer See” can be easily reached in around 40 minutes.
Restaurants
Our restaurant recommendations:
- Restaurant Leopold in Lilienfeld
- Restaurant Landgasthof zum Blumentritt in St. Ägyd
- Restaurant WIAZHAUS Landstahl in Hainfeld
