Maria Laach – Welterbesteig Trail loop from Aggsbach Markt

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Maria Laach – Welterbesteig Trail loop from Aggsbach Markt

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Maria Laach – Welterbesteig Trail loop from Aggsbach Markt

05:01

17.1km

460m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.51 km

Rest Area With View of the Danube

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.31 km

Maria Laach

Highlight • Settlement

A beautiful place on the Jauerling through which the World Heritage Trail leads.

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11.8 km

Zintring Bell Tower

Highlight • Monument

You don't see such towers very often. But they seem to be typical for this area, as you can find such towers in several towns between Aggsbach Markt and Emmersdorf.

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12.8 km

Welterbesteig Trail

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The World Heritage Trail is not only located here, where this highlight is. And even though this is a beautiful section of the trail, there are much more impressive areas …

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16.2 km

View of Aggsbach and the Danube

Highlight • Viewpoint

After coming up the beautiful ravine from Aggsbach, you can take a welcome break here to take a look at the Danube and back to Aggsbach.

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16.3 km

Hollow Way near Aggsbach

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Immediately after leaving the town of Aggsbach, you enter this unique hollow path on your way to Emmerstorf. Deeply cut into the loess, you walk through a beautiful, bizarre area! A must-see!

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16.8 km

Parish Church Aggsbach Markt

Highlight • Religious Site

The parish church in Aggsbach Markt was first mentioned in a document in 1148. From the 15th to the 18th century it was a pilgrimage church. It was originally built …

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17.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

3.30 km

1.90 km

665 m

Surfaces

8.10 km

4.32 km

3.95 km

670 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

7°C

64 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

July 23, 2025,Wachau Runde von Aggsbach Markt

Well, almost half the route was on asphalt and paved paths. I guess I wasn't paying attention when I chose this tour. The World Heritage Trail was also completely overgrown. We could see the signpost, but we had trouble finding the path. It was still okay, and the weather was perfect, too.

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