Wachau Vineyards Route – Wachau Vineyard Terraces loop from Weißenkirchen i.d. Wachau

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Weißenkirchen in der Wachau

Wachau Vineyards Route – Wachau Vineyard Terraces loop from Weißenkirchen i.d. Wachau

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Wachau Vineyards Route – Wachau Vineyard Terraces loop from Weißenkirchen i.d. Wachau

02:40

39.9km

530m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.6 km for 137 m

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Train Station

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480 m

Dürnstein Abbey and Castle

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1.93 km

The route, with moderate climbs, leads directly through the vineyards. The Danube flows some distance from the cycle path in this section, a little further down in the valley. A magnificent sight, with very, very beautiful scenery. 👌

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2.41 km

Wachau Vineyard Terraces

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This section is a highlight of any cycling tour along the Danube – not only because of the impressive ruins where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned, but also because …

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5.34 km

Dürnstein Abbey

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The history of Dürnstein Abbey
In 1372 a chapel was built in Dürnstein dedicated to the Mother of God Mary, St. Andrew, St. Lawrence and all the saints. The widow …

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13.1 km

Old Town of Krems on the Danube

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A worthwhile destination for a tour or a detour off the main route. A pretty, tranquil town with several sights. You can easily linger here for a while; there's plenty to discover. It's worth it!

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19.1 km

View of Senftenberg Castle Ruins

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A fine MTB route through the vineyards of Senftenberg and Imbach.

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19.8 km

View of the Senftenberg Castle ruins over the vineyards

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The Senftenberg ruins are a popular destination for cycling tours, especially because of their location above the picturesque vineyards in the Krems Valley. From the cycle path you have a …

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39.6 km

Fortified Church of Weißenkirchen

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The parish church of St. Mary's Assumption in Weißenkirchen in the Wachau, with its mighty defensive walls, dominates the distant view of the market town on the Danube.

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