--- title: Rastplatz Penzenstein url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002442/rastplatz-penzenstein.html" description: Welcome to the Penzenstein rest area. date: 2024-11-06 modified: 2024-11-06 --- # Rastplatz Penzenstein Rastplatz Penzenstein ======================= Neustift im Mühlkreis, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/209641/79A26D916E34AFD972E8E76027ABB37D279CCA8E07472C7D44286F440CB291FE/rastplatz-penzenstein.jpg) © Open copyright © WGD Tourismus GmbH Close copyright [ ![Penzenstein rest area in Neustift im Mühlkreis: a picturesque landscape with a river meandering through a valley. On the slopes are dense forests and green meadows. A small village with houses and buildings can be seen in the distance.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/209641/79A26D916E34AFD972E8E76027ABB37D279CCA8E07472C7D44286F440CB291FE/rastplatz-penzenstein.jpg "© WGD Tourismus GmbH") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/209641/79A26D916E34AFD972E8E76027ABB37D279CCA8E07472C7D44286F440CB291FE/rastplatz-penzenstein.jpg) Rastplatz 4143 Neustift im Mühlkreis [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rastplatz%2C%204143%20Neustift%20im%20M%C3%BChlkreis "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Rastplatz%2C%204143%20Neustift%20im%20M%C3%BChlkreis "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.505857708164562&lon=13.742523193359373&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Welcome to the Penzenstein rest area. #### The contrasts of the Danube slopes can be recognised from the viewpoints. #### On the one side: rocky, dry, steep slopes. On the other side: flat areas and gently rising hills. #### The steep slopes of the Donauleiten offer a variety of different habitats in a very small space. Shady forests, steep rocky precipices, boulder streams and narrow stream gorges occur side by side. These different habitats allow for a high diversity of animal and plant species. Two particularly interesting inhabitants are the green lizard and the Aesculapian snake. The green lizard is threatened with extinction in Bavaria and highly endangered in Austria. The blue-coloured throat of the males during the mating season is striking. The Aesculapian snake is the largest snake in Central Europe and a skilful climber. It can be found as a symbol at every pharmacy, where it skilfully climbs the Aesculapian staff. According to legend, the devil was also up to mischief around the Penzenstein. The Danube legend "To hell with the stone!" reveals how the area was rid of him and why his footprints can still be seen on the Penzenstein today. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Rastplatz Penzenstein** Rastplatz 4143 Neustift im Mühlkreis Phone +43 7284 8155Show no. E-Mail [info@urlaub-neustift.at](#mailto) Web [www.urlaub-neustift.at](http://www.urlaub-neustift.at "New window") http://www.urlaub-neustift.at --- **Contact person** Gästeverein Neustift im Mühlkreis 4143 Neustift im Mühlkreis Phone +43 7284 8155Show no. E-Mail [info@urlaub-neustift.at](#mailto) Web [www.urlaub-neustift.at](http://www.urlaub-neustift.at "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ at any time - always open (24/7) - open to the public [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [To the website](http://www.urlaub-neustift.at "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [Suggest a change](#mailto) [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")