We begin by cycling towards Trautenfels Castle before turning right after just a few hundred metres. Following the Enns, we soon reach Wörschach, where the Enns Cycle Path runs straight through the village. This is a perfect spot to pause: the Wörschachklamm offers the chance to visit one of Austria’s most beautiful gorges. In the 19th century, merchants and horse-drawn carts travelled through this dramatic ravine. Over time, the transport of timber and charcoal ceased. The construction of the gorge trail was considered a true pioneering achievement. Today, secure wooden walkways lead visitors through this wild and romantic natural monument. Heading southeast, we leave Wörschach behind. Passing under the main road, we continue on a well-maintained path to the Natura 2000 protected area of Wörschacher Moos.
Cycling along the Enns, we pass within sight of the villages of Fischern and Döllach. At Döllach, however, we turn left towards Weißenbach near Liezen. At the railway line we turn right, and soon we arrive in Liezen, the district capital of Austria’s largest administrative district. After exploring the town centre, our route continues on the partly newly developed cycle path along the Enns, via Pürgschachen towards Ardning, where we pass through the village.
From here, the path briefly runs parallel to the main road, but shortly before the Frauenberg turn-off we cross the Mödring Bridge to the right-hand side of the valley. Another tip: the climb up to Frauenberg Church is well worth it. Not only is the pilgrimage church itself beautiful, but the idyllic Asian Meditation Garden is also one of the loveliest spots along the route.
At the southern edge of the valley we soon reach Admont, home to the famous Benedictine Abbey of the same name. Stop! This is a must: we leave our bikes for a moment to visit at least the incredible library. It is considered one of the largest in the world. When a fire in 1865 reduced most of the abbey buildings to rubble, the library was miraculously spared. Speaking of miracles: 70,000 of the abbey’s 200,000 volumes are housed here, one of the reasons it was once referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World. If you fancy a refreshing break, the nearby Admont natural swimming pool is the perfect choice.
To the 4th stage of the Enns Cycle Path
To the full overview of the Enns Cycle Path