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Side view of Melk Abbey – Danube Valley in the Wachau loop from Statzendorf

Side view of Melk Abbey – Danube Valley in the Wachau loop from Statzendorf

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Side view of Melk Abbey – Danube Valley in the Wachau loop from Statzendorf

07:00

118km

920m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.5 km

Schloss Gurhof

Castle

26.6 km

View of Schönbühel Castle

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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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31.2 km

Side view of Melk Abbey

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Here I have a good view of the side view of Melk Abbey. From the side you can see the enormous dimensions of the monastery (320 meters long, 500 rooms, 1365 windows).

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31.6 km

Melk Abbey

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From this meeting point on the lift bridge over the Melk, you have a wonderful view of the monastery. In addition, you can make yourself comfortable and, if necessary, charge your devices.

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31.7 km

View of Melk Abbey from Sankt Leopold Bridge

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The view of Melk Abbey is an impressive experience that highlights both the historical and architectural significance of this baroque jewel. Melk Abbey, a Benedictine monastery, towers majestically above the Danube and is a landmark of the Wachau region.

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36.4 km

Schönbühel Castle

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The castle was built by Marchwardus de Schoenbuchele at the beginning of the 12th century as an easily defendable fortress on a rock about 40 meters high, on which there was probably a Roman fortress in the past. The mighty towers and rondelle as well as underground and partly buried passages suggest the existence of castle dungeons and dungeons in the past.

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41.3 km

Danube Valley in the Wachau

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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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58.9 km

Schloss Rossatz

Castle

86.8 km

Danube Cycle Path Near Traismauer

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The cycle paths on the Danube are very well developed and signposted

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92.8 km

View of the Altenwörth Danube Power Plant

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From here, where the Traisen flows into the Danube, you have a particularly good view of the dam of the Altenwörth power plant

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94.9 km

Weingartlwasser

Lake

100 km

Traisen

Lake

118 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.6 km

42.2 km

10.6 km

8.25 km

653 m

Surfaces

80.9 km

30.7 km

3.73 km

1.51 km

1.33 km

187 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

22°C

12°C

51 %

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Side view of Melk Abbey – Danube Valley in the Wachau loop from Statzendorf

View of Schönbühel Castle

Side view of Melk Abbey

Melk Abbey

View of Melk Abbey from Sankt Leopold Bridge

Schönbühel Castle

Danube Valley in the Wachau

Danube Cycle Path Near Traismauer

View of the Altenwörth Danube Power Plant

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