Dürnstein Castle Ruins – Dürnstein Castle Ruins loop from Unterloiben

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Dürnstein Castle Ruins – Dürnstein Castle Ruins loop from Unterloiben

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Dürnstein Castle Ruins – Dürnstein Castle Ruins loop from Unterloiben

02:51

8.29km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.21 km

Franzosendenkmal (French Monument), Dürnstein

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May 22, 2020 - Large memorial directly above the Wachau Railway. You can climb briefly or get on the path from above. Was built to celebrate the Austro-Russian victory over Napoleon's troops at the Battle of Dürnstein in November 1805.

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3.76 km

Fessl Hut

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The Fesslhütte, with its lovely garden, is a great place to stop for a snack. The food was delicious and the service was extremely friendly.

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4.01 km

Starhemberg Lookout

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The Starhembergwarte at 564 m is a small observation tower high above Dürnstein.

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5.06 km

Dürnstein Rock Formations

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Difficult descent if you continue on my route. In autumn a mixture of loose humus and acorns.

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5.43 km

Dürnstein Castle Ruins

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The castle ruins were built above the town of the same name in Dürnstein in the 12th century. The castle is known thanks to a famous prisoner: The English King Richard the Lionheart was held here from December 1192 to March 1193 after the return of his third crusade and then passed on to the German Emperor Heinrich VI. delivered. A themed trail runs around the castle ruins that tells you more about the history.

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5.50 km

View of the Danube in the Wachau

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Here you can see the ships passing by on the Danube.

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5.96 km

Dürnstein Castle Ruins

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Following in the footsteps of Richard the Lionheart.

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6.33 km

View of the Dürnstein castle ruins

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Great view of the castle ruins

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8.29 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.50 km

2.10 km

1.55 km

639 m

471 m

Surfaces

4.31 km

3.01 km

457 m

375 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 10 October

17°C

7°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

November 11, 2025,Fesslhütte

Last time I went, I really enjoyed the beginning of the trail to the Fesslhütte. However, I didn't have time to hike there because I wanted to catch the cable car. So today I chose it as the destination for a short autumn hike.

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