Neustift im Felde is a green village between the Wagram and the left bank of the Danube. The branch church of St. Sebastian and the burial mound in Teufelsgrund give the village two clearly distinct cultural themes; at Haleberg, the history of petrified wood adds another. Two routes with different layouts complement these local features as another aspect to consider when planning. The village character, heritage protection, the history of the finds and route planning come together here. If you are looking for a specific focus when choosing a place to stay, you can weigh up cultural heritage, local find history and a route.
Church and Burial Mound
The Lower Austrian list of protected monuments dated 23 June 2026 lists the Catholic branch church of St. Sebastian in Neustift im Felde as protected by ordinance. For the burial mound in Teufelsgrund, it cites a positive decision under Section 2 as the basis for heritage protection. The protection details therefore differ: an ordinance is cited for the church, while a positive decision is cited for the burial mound. This distinction helps you consider the two sites as separate cultural themes rather than grouping them together as a generic attraction.
Haleberg and the History of the Find
At Haleberg near Neustift im Felde on OchsenstraĂźe, the mound is about 20 metres long and 17 metres wide. These dimensions give an idea of its approximate extent. There is also an extensive information board at Haleberg, offering another point of reference for understanding the site. As visitor information can change, it is advisable to check its current status before visiting.
The petrified wood comes from part of a tree trunk found in 1968 in the gravel pit behind Haleberg. Radiocarbon dating placed the petrified tree trunk at around 7660 BC. The two dates answer different questions: 1968 is when it was found, while around 7660 BC is the date assigned to the trunk. The word “around” is important: it indicates that the dating is approximate, not an exact year.
Two Routes, Different Courses
The hiking trail from the fossil to Haleberg starts at Leopold-Piffl-Platz, west of the church. The route description dates from 2023; before setting off, it is advisable to check it against the current route information. The route name links the fossil and Haleberg, while the find history identifies the gravel pit behind Haleberg as the findspot. The starting point at the square and the findspot in the gravel pit are therefore two different locations that should not be confused when planning.
A second option is the “Garden Tour”: it goes to Neustift im Felde, continues via Dörfl and returns to the regional vinotheque in Kirchberg. Its stops offer a different orientation from the hiking trail to Haleberg: the focus here is on Neustift, Dörfl and the return to Kirchberg, while the hiking route is defined by its named starting point at Leopold-Piffl-Platz and Haleberg. The two routes can therefore be considered different planning options. As details of the tourist route may be updated, check the current description before planning.
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