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Danube Valley in the Wachau – View of Melk Abbey loop from Aggsbach Markt

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Danube Valley in the Wachau – View of Melk Abbey loop from Aggsbach Markt

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Danube Valley in the Wachau – View of Melk Abbey loop from Aggsbach Markt

09:30

163km

740m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 22, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 8.36 km for 247 m

Open: • November-March, Monday-Friday: 6:15 AM-11:15 AM & 3:30 PM-6:00 PM • April, Monday-Friday: 6:15 AM-6:00 PM • April, Saturday & Sunday: 8:15 AM-6:00 PM • May-September, Monday-Friday: 6:15 AM-7:00 PM • May-September, Saturday-Sunday: 8:15 AM-7:30 PM • October, Monday-Friday: 6:15 AM-6:00 PM • October, Saturday-Sunday: 8:15 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 85.1 km for 269 m

Open: • May-October: 8:00 AM-8:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.18 km

Spitz on the Danube

Highlight • Settlement

Spitz an der Donau is one of the most picturesque villages in the Wachau and an absolute must for any visitor to the region. It is located directly on the Danube and is surrounded by terraced vineyards. A worthwhile destination for a tour. You can linger here for a while, there is a lot to discover! A very beautiful, tranquil place with some sights.

The narrow alleys and old houses in Renaissance and Baroque style convey a journey back in time to the Middle Ages. The noteworthy town hall square is a central meeting point with charming pubs and shops. Hinterhaus Castle ruin, a medieval castle ruin, towers above the village and offers spectacular views of the Wachau.

Spitz is idyllically situated between the Danube and the famous vineyards of the Wachau, offering one of the most beautiful backdrops in the region. The village is perfectly suited as a destination or stopover for a bike tour. The place combines nature, history, and enjoyment in a unique way.

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9.69 km

Beach

18.4 km

View of Dürnstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a great view over the Danube to Dürnstein, easy to recognize by the blue tower of the collegiate church. The ruin Dürnstein towers over the town.

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24.3 km

Janerhof

Castle

28.3 km

Fladnitz

Lake

48.7 km

Danube Riverside Path in the Wachau

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycle path is closed for re-inovation.

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56.1 km

Danube Valley in the Wachau

Highlight • River

The Danube Valley in the Wachau region is an absolute highlight and rightly a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A tour through this area is an unforgettable experience: I've driven the route several times now and discover new impressions and perspectives with every trip. The combination of the Danube panorama, historical sites, and picturesque landscape makes the tour unique. Absolutely top-notch and highly recommended – an experience you simply have to have!

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60.5 km

View of Schönbühel Castle

Highlight • Castle

Schönbühel Castle is located below Melk on the right bank of the Danube in the Lower Austrian municipality of Schönbühel-Aggsbach.
The castle was built at the beginning of the 12th century by Marchwardus de Schoenbuchele as an easy to defend on a rock about 40 meters high, on which there was presumably a Roman fortress. The mighty towers and rondels as well as underground and partly buried passages suggest the existence of castle dungeons and dungeons in the past.
In 1064 the castle was given a church, the entrance of which was to the right of the main entrance of the castle and in which services were held until 1667. A school was also housed in the castle.
When the von Schonpihel family died out after almost 200 years with the death of Ulrich von Schonpihel at the beginning of the 14th century, the castle came into the possession of Conrad von Eisenbag and shortly afterwards to the Melk Abbey. As early as 1396, Abbot Ludwig was forced to sell the property to Caspar and Gundaker von Starhemberg, the later feudal lords of Gallneukirchen. For more than 400 years it remained in the possession of the Starhemberg family, who expanded and further fortified it.

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65.4 km

Heiratswald

Forest

65.8 km

View of Melk Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

We did the tour with an audioguide, it is really nice and you have to see it one time ;)

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71.2 km

Donausee Weitenegg

Lake

81.0 km

View of Maria Taferl from the Danube cycle path near Krummnussbaum

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

From the Danube Cycle Path near Krummnussbaum, cyclists are treated to a particularly beautiful view of Maria Taferl, which sits picturesquely perched above the Danube. The pilgrimage church, with its distinctive dome, rises impressively above the river and is a defining feature of the Wachau landscape.

The cycle path is very well maintained, paved, and easy to ride. The combination of stunning views and a comfortable route makes the tour especially relaxing. I've cycled this route several times now – and each time it's a delightful experience.

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113 km

Grein Marina

Highlight • Settlement

A beautiful little town worth seeing with a lovely market square. Small cafes invite you to take a break in an idyllic atmosphere!

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163 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

110 km

19.3 km

18.1 km

8.30 km

5.52 km

1.47 km

187 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

159 km

1.81 km

985 m

820 m

276 m

250 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Friday 3 July

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Danube Valley in the Wachau – View of Melk Abbey loop from Aggsbach Markt

Spitz on the Danube

View of Dürnstein

Danube Riverside Path in the Wachau

Danube Valley in the Wachau

View of Schönbühel Castle

View of Melk Abbey

View of Maria Taferl from the Danube cycle path near Krummnussbaum

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