In Limberg, you’ll find a range of points of interest for your stay: the architectural history of Limberg Castle, the prehistoric settlement site of Heidenstatt and the Dragonfly Pond nature conservation project. You can choose your focus by topic or route. The historical references span a construction phase in the 16th century and a prehistoric archaeological site; the trails add outdoor destinations to this perspective.

Castle History and Early Settlement Traces

During renovations to Limberg Castle in 1982/83, the year 1570 came to light. It points to a construction phase in the 16th century and gives the castle’s history a specific date. Limberg parish church is dedicated to St James the Greater. Its dedication provides a separate ecclesiastical point of interest alongside the castle’s history.

Heidenstatt is another historical point of interest: the western part of the archaeological site lies in Limberg. The Dragonfly Pond Trail leads to the prehistoric settlement site of Heidenstatt. Limberg’s local history thus centres on both a reference to an earlier construction phase and a prehistoric settlement.

Dragonfly Pond and Alte Kuh

The Dragonfly Pond has a clear nature conservation focus. It includes an 800 m² pond created to protect endangered dragonflies. The “Dragonfly Pond” nature conservation project was carried out by the Hengl company in 2003 around the centuries-old balancing rock “Alte Kuh”. The pond, its conservation purpose and the named rock each provide a distinct point of interest related to nature.

At the “Alte Kuh” natural monument on the Dragonfly Pond Trail, a large stone table and a bench invite you to linger and enjoy a picnic. If you plan to make use of these facilities, check the condition of the seating and picnic area before your visit.

Choose Routes by Destination and Mode of Travel

The Libellenteichweg-Maissau starts at Limberg-Maissau station and passes through Kleinstraße and Steinweg, past the Sandkreuz and along the Limberg-Straning boundary path to the Dragonfly Pond. This is a different route from the Dragonfly Pond Trail, which leads to the prehistoric settlement site of Heidenstatt. The two routes therefore have different destinations: one leads to the pond, the other to Heidenstatt. As trail conditions can change, check the latest conditions before setting out.

For cycling, the Wald & Reben cycling tour is another option. It heads north from the Kleinstraße/Hauptstraße intersection in Limberg, passes the Dragonfly Pond near the Limberg quarry and goes through the Straninger Au to Straning. Its named destination therefore differs from those of the Dragonfly Pond trails: the cycling tour leads to Straning, while the other trails focus on the pond or Heidenstatt.

The Schmidatal NORD wine experience tour is not signposted and can be ridden using the WEINfinder app. If you choose this tour, check before setting off whether the app is available; navigation is a separate point to consider when planning.

Events and the Railway Station

The street flea market in Limberg has been a regular feature of the annual events calendar since 2006. If you’d like to plan your visit around it, check the specific dates for the year in question.

Limberg-Maissau station is the starting point for the Libellenteichweg-Maissau. Its facilities include restrooms, a waiting room and a ticket machine installed on the island platform. Before travelling, check whether these facilities are currently available.

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For the overarching travel overview: Hollabrunn.