Itinerary

Walk up into the vineyards to the tower with a view of the Blue Danube, the city Krems and the impressive monastery Göttweig. Cross the hills to the cosy Fesslhütte and reach the Dürnstein ruins on a trail with great views before reaching the banks of the Danube.

approx. 12 km | 4.5 hours | Ascent 510 m | Descent 500 m

Take the ferry from Dürnstein to Rossatz. Continue past the largest apricot growing area of Austria, on old tracks up to Seekopf with stunning views of the Alps. Optionally take a walk along the Danube through orchards to the ferry.

approx. 16 km | 5 hours | Ascent 480 m | 480 m

Surrounded by sunny vineyard hills and green forests, the mighty Gothic parish church of Weißenkirchen rises up. Together with the wine-growing villages of Joching, Wösendorf and St. Michael, Weißenkirchen forms the largest wine-growing community in the Wachau. Weißenkirchen offers many possibilities for your rest day: museums, beautiful hiking trails or a boat trip on the Danube. Take time to taste a glass of Wachau wine in one of the wine taverns. Or take a short hike on the Achleitenrunde for a stop at the wine growers!

approx. 4 km | 2 hours | Ascent 100 m | Descent 100 m

Leave Weißenkirchen via the wine trail, past picturesque wine cellars to the climb up to Seiber. Walk through the forest at first quite steep to Buschandlwand where an observation platform allows stunning panorama views. An alternative route passes through vineyards to the famous wine grower community Spitz an der Donau.

approx. 12 km | 4 to 5 hours | Ascent 340 m | Descent 330 m

Cross the Danube by ferry to Maria Langegg. Here you follow St. Jacob’s trail to ruin Aggsbach. Visit the fortress with scenic views across the Danube valley and stop for a snack. Down you walk to Aggsbach where you catch the coach to Melk.

approx. 15 km | 4.5 to 5.5 hours | Ascent 640 m | Descent 640 m

Visit the impressive monastery with beautiful grounds before you board the Danube boat. During the cruise to Krems you pass the highlights of the week, see all the vineyards as well as Spitz and Durnstein.

Boat cruise to Krems

Departure from Krems or spend extra nights in the city or surrounding region.

Route map and overview

You walk mainly on good trails and some paved vineyard paths. Depending on the route, you can make the stages more comfortable or more challenging. The peaks in the Wachau region are not high, but steep in places. Surefootedness, therefore, is required in some places. This week offers a perfect blend of nature, culture and culinary delight.

Prices and dates

Accommodation in guesthouses, 2** 3*** and 4**** hotels

Hotel lists are available on request for all holidays

Prices per person in GBP

Services & Information

Further information about this walking holiday

Included / Not included

Included

Accommodation as already mentioned
Breakfast
Luggage transfer
1 Boat trip from Melk to Krems*
1 Wine tasting (German, English)
Carefully elaborated route description
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
App for Navigation and GPS-data available
Service hotline

* Boat trip is only possible starting from mid-April, bus ride as an alternative.

Travel information

Arrival / Parking / Departure:

By train from Vienna to Krems and a few minutes walk to the starting hotel.
Parking: free parking spaces at the hotel or in the surrounding for approx. EUR 20 per week, no reservation required.

Important information:

Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
2x ferry trips Danube, bus fare from Aggsdorf to Melk, approx. EUR 6 per person

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Details about the hiking holiday in the Wachau Valley

highlights of the Wachau walking holiday: