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The Dobermannsdorf – Loidesthal

website: website: website: website: website: Owner of the abandoned railway: State of Lower Austria Owner of the abandoned railway: State of Lower Austria Owner of the abandoned railway: Owner of the abandoned railway: Owner of the abandoned railway: Owner of the abandoned railway: Owner of the abandoned railway: State of Lower Austria State of Lower Austria State of Lower Austria State of Lower Austria State of Lower Austria gpx file: gpx file: gpx file: gpx file: gpx file: The potential greenway with a total distance of around 15 kilometers along the former railway line. The villages of Palterndorf, Dobermannsdorf, Gösting, Zistersdorf, Eichhorn, Loidesthal, Blumenthal, Windisch-Baumgarten, Großinzersdorf and Gaiselberg will be integrated into the cycle path network. The potential greenway with a total distance of around 15 kilometers along the former railway line. The villages of Palterndorf, Dobermannsdorf, Gösting, Zistersdorf, Eichhorn, Loidesthal, Blumenthal, Windisch-Baumgarten, Großinzersdorf and Gaiselberg will be integrated into the cycle path network. The potential greenway with a total distance of around 15 kilometers along the former railway line. The villages of Palterndorf, Dobermannsdorf, Gösting, Zistersdorf, Eichhorn, Loidesthal, Blumenthal, Windisch-Baumgarten, Großinzersdorf and Gaiselberg will be integrated into the cycle path network. site Total distance: 6436 mTotal climbing: 0 mTotal descent: 0 m Total distance: 6436 m Total distance: 6436 m Total climbing: 0 m Total climbing: 0 m Total descent: 0 m Total descent: 0 m The connections to the international Eurovelo9 and the Kamp-Thaya-March-Radweg (KTM): There is a direct connection between the new cycling facility and the regional “Muskateller” and “Traminer” cycle routes, as well as the connection to the international cycle route Eurovelo 9 from Vienna to Breclav and to the Lower Austrian main cycle route Kamp-Thaya-March-Radweg. These connections indicate that the new greenway, cycle path or special heritage will be linked to existing cycling routes and this will provide more options for recreational cycling and tourism. Retrieved from Google Maps. Unused railway station on Dobermannsdorf Retrieved from Google Maps. Unused railway station on Dobermannsdorf Retrieved from Google Maps. Unused railway station on Dobermannsdorf Retrieved from Google Maps. Unused railway station on Dobermannsdorf Retrieved from Google Maps. Unused railway station on Dobermannsdorf Retrieved from Google Maps. Unused railway station on Dobermannsdorf Retrieved from Google Maps. Unused railway station on Dobermannsdorf Retrieved from Google Maps. Unused railway station on Dobermannsdorf The railway between Dobermannsdorf and Loidesthal is planned to be repurposed as a greenway, offering a variety of sport and leisure activities such as cycling, walking, hiking, rollerblading, skateboarding, wildlife and nature observation and picnics. The greenway will also connect different villages and communities, providing a safe and scenic route for visitors and locals. It will also be connected to existing cycling routes, offering more options for recreational cycling and tourism. There are also tourist attraction centers on the former railway line such as Wehrturm, Memorial Park Kriegerdenkmal bei Wallfahrtskirche Maria Moos, Weinpresse Hauerbaum. (The touristic areas on the route were researched on Google earth.) The railway between Dobermannsdorf and Loidesthal is planned to be repurposed as a greenway, offering a variety of sport and leisure activities such as cycling, walking, hiking, rollerblading, skateboarding, wildlife and nature observation and picnics. The greenway will also connect different villages and communities, providing a safe and scenic route for visitors and locals. It will also be connected to existing cycling routes, offering more options for recreational cycling and tourism. There are also tourist attraction centers on the former railway line such as Wehrturm, Memorial Park Kriegerdenkmal bei Wallfahrtskirche Maria Moos, Weinpresse Hauerbaum. (The touristic areas on the route were researched on Google earth.) The railway between Dobermannsdorf and Loidesthal is planned to be repurposed as a greenway, offering a variety of sport and leisure activities such as cycling, walking, hiking, rollerblading, skateboarding, wildlife and nature observation and picnics. The greenway will also connect different villages and communities, providing a safe and scenic route for visitors and locals. It will also be connected to existing cycling routes, offering more options for recreational cycling and tourism. There are also tourist attraction centers on the former railway line such as Wehrturm, Memorial Park Kriegerdenkmal bei Wallfahrtskirche Maria Moos, Weinpresse Hauerbaum. (The touristic areas on the route were researched on Google earth.) (The touristic areas on the route were researched on Google earth.) Potential users of the railway greenway include local residents, cyclists, walkers/hikers, rollerbladers/ skateboarders, families, nature enthusiasts, and tourists. The greenway offers safe, convenient, and scenic options for transportation, recreation, and nature observation. The municipality of Zistersdorf, the market town of Palterndorf – Dobermannsdorf and the state of Lower Austria have decided to expand the no longer used railway line between the two municipalities for cyclists and thus connect the municipalities. Potential users of the railway greenway include local residents, cyclists, walkers/hikers, rollerbladers/ skateboarders, families, nature enthusiasts, and tourists. The greenway offers safe, convenient, and scenic options for transportation, recreation, and nature observation. The municipality of Zistersdorf, the market town of Palterndorf – Dobermannsdorf and the state of Lower Austria have decided to expand the no longer used railway line between the two municipalities for cyclists and thus connect the municipalities. Potential users of the railway greenway include local residents, cyclists, walkers/hikers, rollerbladers/ skateboarders, families, nature enthusiasts, and tourists. The greenway offers safe, convenient, and scenic options for transportation, recreation, and nature observation. The municipality of Zistersdorf, the market town of Palterndorf – Dobermannsdorf and the state of Lower Austria have decided to expand the no longer used railway line between the two municipalities for cyclists and thus connect the municipalities.

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Local train Siedenbrunn-Engelhartstetten

website: Wikipedia Owner of the abandoned railway: The Lower Austrian State Railways / Niederösterreichische Landesbahnen gpx file: download The Local train Siebenbrunn-Engelhartstetten was a narrow-gauge railway line operated in Austria; it was built in 1894 and closed in 1955. According to its Wikipedia page, the railway had several notable heritage features, such as tunnels, bridges, and stations. The Engelhartstetten Tunnel, which is almost 600 meters long, is one of Austria’s longest narrow-gauge railway tunnels. The Siebenbrunner Viaduct, which spans the Wien River, is regarded as a technological marvel of its era. The railway’s main station, Siebenbrunn, was equipped with a turntable, workshops, and a water tower. (https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lokalbahn_Siebenbrunn%E2%80%93Engelhartstetten#Weblinks)According to a tourism website, the route of this railway has several worth-seeing features, including the Siebenbrunn station, which is preserved as a museum, the Siebenbrunner Viaduct, a technical masterpiece that spans the Wien River, and the scenic countryside of Lower Austria offering picturesque views. (https://www.lower-austria.info/infrastructure/a-train-station-siebenbrunn-leopoldsdorf) Railway line: 188 / Siebenbrunn-Leopoldsdorf – Breitenstetten – Engelhardtstetten; 22 km (1435 mm) and 189 / Breitenstetten – Orth ad Donau 6 km (1435 mm) Route:            Leopoldsdorf – Breitstetten – Orth and Engelhartstetten – Loimersdorf – Kopfstetten Route length (single): About 13.4 km Surface: asph. (Width: 3m) In Orth an der Donau, there are the famous schlossORTH and museumORTH. In addition, the market town of Engelhartstetten is home to the two most prominent Baroque palaces: Schloss Hof and Niederweiden Palace. (https://www.noe-landesausstellung.at/en/excursion-tips/spotlight-on-the-marchfeld-region) Credits: Herbert Ortner, 1992. The railway route passed through the scenic countryside of Lower Austria, offering picturesque views of the surrounding landscape. Given this information, it’s likely that the former railway route could be used for a variety of sport and leisure activities:   Hiking: The railway route passes through the countryside of Lower Austria, which is known for its beautiful landscape and countryside, this could make the region an attractive destination for hiking. Cycling: Since the railway is closed, the tracks could be converted into a cycling trail, allowing people to bike through the picturesque landscape of Lower Austria. Heritage and Cultural Tours: The railway had several notable heritage features, such as tunnels, bridges, and stations, which could be visited as part of a heritage or cultural tour. Photography: The railway route passes through the scenic countryside of Lower Austria, offering picturesque views of the surrounding landscape. It could be used for photography enthusiasts. Credits: Herbert Ortner, 2016. Potencial activities are hiking, cycling, ecological and educational excursions, walking and trekking, and jogging are just a few of the sports and activities that might be carried out on the former railway. Parts of the road were reopened as a pedestrian and cycling path in 2019. On May 25, 2019, the Kopfstetten-Loimersdorf-Engelhartstetten segment opens. The Leopoldsdorf-Breitstetten-Orth segment opened a week later, on June 2, 2019.

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