Welcome
to Mendlingtal in Göstling/Ybbs
It was – and still is – the power of water that has shaped the region around Göstling, our economy and our culture over the centuries. Water carved the mountains, valleys and gorges, enabled the forests essential for iron production to grow, powered mills and hammer forges, and made it possible to transport felled logs to charcoal sites and ironworks.
Let yourself be transported into another world:
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of water, enjoy the fresh air along the stream, wade through one of the pools and admire the lush greenery on the riverbanks. In doing so, you will follow in the footsteps of our ancestors, who, through careful observation of nature and practical experience, created remarkable engineering achievements: hammer forges, timber drifting facilities, dams (Klausen), mills, paths through the wilderness, and the nearly 200-kilometre-long Vienna First Spring Water Pipeline, whose aqueducts blend harmoniously into the natural landscape.
Lower Austria Card:
You are welcome to use your Lower Austria Card for free admission to Mendlingtal. You can also purchase or renew your card at our ticket office.
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Along the Timber Trail
The 3.5 km themed trail begins at the village pond in Lassing and is easy to walk for the whole family. At the beginning, the route includes some steps, which are connected by well-secured hillside walkways and numerous wooden bridges.
Next to Ticket Office 1, you can visit the historic blacksmiths’ journeymen’s house with its original “Rauchkuchl” (smoke kitchen) and an exhibition opposite, illustrating the living conditions of the blacksmiths’ journeymen and lumberjacks. Here you will also find a fully operational Venetian frame saw and a blacksmith’s workshop.
The spectacular timber drifting facility awaits you in the first of three narrow, dramatically carved gorges. Between the gorges, small valley basins reveal true natural paradises, where winding streams flow through lush riverside forests, creating an enchanting wilderness.
The reconstructed Mendlingbach dam (Klause) creates a small timber drifting pond, whose stored water was once essential for transporting logs downstream. Further along, you will reach a large spring and a fully operational historic mill dating back to the previous century.
At the end of the trail, the former lumberjack settlement of Hof welcomes you with its historic Hammerherr Manor House, where you can enjoy traditional regional cuisine after your hike. A children’s playground is located directly next to the inn.
From the end point in Hof, you can either walk back through the valley or call the “Mendlingtal Taxi”.
If you prefer to follow the natural flow of the water, you can also start your hike at the Manor House (Ticket Office 2).
Walking Time through Mendlingtal
The walk takes approximately 2 hours over a distance of 3.5 km. The trail includes numerous steps and wooden walkways and is therefore NOT suitable for strollers or wheelchairs.
Dogs Welcome
Dogs are welcome on the adventure trail. However, out of consideration for other visitors and the nearby wildlife, they must always be kept on a leash. Please also remember to clean up after your dog and take all dog waste with you.
Food & Refreshments
Herrenhaus Mendlingtal
Operated by: Ensmann Family
Grossegg 1, 3345 Göstling/Ybbs
+43 676 337 59 85
herrenhaus@ensmann.at
Alpenhotel Ensmann ***
Lassing 55, 3345 Göstling/Ybbs
+43 7484 / 7014
alpenhotel-ensmann.at
Hotel Fahrnberger ****
Lassing 19, 3345 Göstling/Ybbs
+43 7484 / 7234
hotel-fahrnberger.at
For Our Younger Visitors
Treasure Hunt – “In the Footsteps of Ferraculus”
A child-friendly guided tour with a puzzle booklet – exciting, interactive and fun.
- Every Tuesday in July and August
- Meeting point: 10:00 a.m. at the village pond in Lassing
- Additional fee: €5.00
- No registration required
We’re Happy to Help:
From May to October you can reach us at +43 7484 72 89
Outside the season, please contact:
Ybbstaler Alpen Tourism Region: +43 5 93049
Open daily from May 1 to October 31, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Public Timber Drifting Demonstration
Every first Sunday and third Saturday of the month
Meeting point: 1:30 p.m. at the Klaushütte (approximately halfway along the trail)
On these days, the historic mill is in operation from 10:00 a.m. and the Venetian frame saw from 1:00 p.m.
No registration required.
Public Blacksmith Demonstrations
On selected dates
From 10:00 a.m. in the blacksmith’s workshop directly below the frame saw (at the beginning of the Mendlingtal trail)
No registration required.
Upcoming Dates:
Wilde Wunder Card
| Admission Prices | |
|---|---|
| Adults | €12.00 |
| Seniors | €10.50 |
| Youths | €8.50 |
| Children up to 15 years | €5.50 |
| Family Ticket (Parents and children up to 15 years) | €29.50 |
| Dog | €2.00 |
| Groups of 15 or more | |
| Adults | €10.50 |
| Seniors | €9.00 |
| Youths | €8.00 |
| Students up to 19 years | €5.00 |
| Tour guide free of charge | From 25 persons |
Lower Austria Card
Group Offers
Guided tours, timber drifting demonstrations, mill and saw demonstrations can be booked from May to October by calling +43 7484 72 89.
Outside the season, please contact:
info@ybbstaler-alpen.at | +43 5 93049
