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Emmersdorf – Hinterhaus Castle Ruins loop from Spitz a.d. Donau

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Austria
Lower Austria
Waldviertel
Bezirk Krems
Spitz

Emmersdorf – Hinterhaus Castle Ruins loop from Spitz a.d. Donau

Moderate

5.0

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Emmersdorf – Hinterhaus Castle Ruins loop from Spitz a.d. Donau

02:17

51.1km

480m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 50.2 km for 536 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)

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Start point

Train Station

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89 m

Parish Church of Spitz

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The parish church of Spitz, consecrated to Saint Mauritius, is a significant religious and cultural landmark of the region.
This impressive church invites visitors to discover its magnificent architecture and …

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3.28 km

St. Sigismund Church, Schwallenbach

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On the way through the Wachau you inevitably pass this nice church.

On the site of the church in the small village of Schwallenbach near Spitz an der Donau there …

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8.25 km

View of the landslide near Aggsbach

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There are 2 ferries, each carrying 8 people.
I waited 1.5 hours on a sunny Saturday

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16.6 km

Emmersdorf

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Emmersdorf is a nice little village located on the opposite bank of the Danube from Melk. The World Heritage Trail also passes through here.

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18.8 km

Luberegg Castle

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Luberegg Castle is located in St. Georgen near Emmersdorf in the district of Melk in Lower Austria on the left bank of the Danube. The plant, built around 1780 by …

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20.2 km

View of the Weitenegg ruins

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The castle Weitenegg was in its time, one of the most important castles on the Danube.

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49.8 km

Hinterhaus Castle Ruins

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The Hinterhaus ruin, also called Oberhaus, is an almost thousand-year-old defensive structure in Spitz an der Donau, on an offshoot of the Jauerling. It was first mentioned in 1243. The …

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50.4 km

Arnsdorf–Spitz ferry

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You can easily take the ferry from Spitz to Arnsdorf. Perfect for hiking and cycling tours.

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51.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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18.7 km

15.7 km

11.0 km

4.33 km

1.36 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.7 km

712 m

520 m

160 m

< 100 m

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Monday 12 October

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Comments

March 9, 2025,Runduman Jauerling
Fantastic weather, but a bit windy, especially in the Danube valley.

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A great tour in a beautiful area. You can't appreciate it enough!

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