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Dürnstein Pulpit – Dürnstein Castle Ruins loop from Krems Campus-Kunstmeile

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Austria

Lower Austria

Dürnstein Pulpit – Dürnstein Castle Ruins loop from Krems Campus-Kunstmeile

Hard

4.8

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204

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Dürnstein Pulpit – Dürnstein Castle Ruins loop from Krems Campus-Kunstmeile

05:20

17.1km

530m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.65 km for 194 m

After 6.46 km for 194 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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937 m

Stein's Vine Gate

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The Rebentor leads from the old town of Stein into the vineyards.

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6.13 km

Dürnstein Pulpit

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Connoisseurs consider the pulpit - a plateau on a rock on Vogelberg near Dürnstein - one of the most beautiful vantage points in the Danube Valley with a breathtaking view over the Wachau.

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7.67 km

Viewpoint

8.63 km

Dürnstein Castle Ruins

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Following in the footsteps of Richard the Lionheart.

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9.37 km

Dürnstein Old Town

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From Dürnstein-Oberloiben, a bus departs hourly for Krems/Melk. Dürnstein, a picturesque village in the Wachau region, is rich in history and charm. Founded in the 11th century by the Kuenring …

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10.9 km

Wine Sculpture Trail Dürnstein-Loiben

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Along the street "Unterer Loibenberg", running between the vineyards, there are numerous wine sculptures by the Wachau artist Fritz Gall. Many of these statues are made from materials obtained from viticulture.

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11.1 km

View of the Wachau vineyards and the Danube

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From here you have a great view of the Wachau, over the vineyards and towards the Danube.

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13.8 km

View of the Danube and the vineyards from Pfaffenberg

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A beautiful path with a dream view! If you were not here, you missed something.

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15.8 km

Stein an der Donau - Old Town

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Stein an der Donau is a district of Krems an der Donau. For centuries it was a separate city and was only connected to Krems in 1938. Just like the …

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17.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.01 km

3.49 km

2.90 km

1.74 km

639 m

302 m

Surfaces

4.54 km

4.04 km

3.99 km

3.70 km

800 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

28°C

17°C

30 %

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Dürnstein Pulpit – Dürnstein Castle Ruins loop from Krems Campus-Kunstmeile

Stein's Vine Gate

Dürnstein Pulpit

Dürnstein Castle Ruins

Dürnstein Old Town

Wine Sculpture Trail Dürnstein-Loiben

View of the Wachau vineyards and the Danube

View of the Danube and the vineyards from Pfaffenberg

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