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Inner courtyard in Dürnstein
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This hike offers the full Wachau experience. Spectacular views, impressive sights, and authentic village centers surrounded by some of the best vineyards.
easy
Distance 10.7 km
Duration3:11 h
Ascent256 m
Descent256 m
Highest point353 m
Lowest point198 m
This half-day hike allows you to discover Dürnstein and Loiben in all its facets with the help of 16 of the 23 audio guide stations on different paths.
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The highlights of the route:
Dürnstein Abbey, the baroque jewel and landmark of the Wachau
Dürnstein Ruins
Oberloiben as a typical wine-growing village
Wachau Saffron Manufactory at the train station
Domäne Wachau
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In the Dürnstein city map and at the overview boards at the parking lots as well as at the train station, you will find a list of the best addresses and sights of Dürnstein and Loiben.
Follow the wayfinding system through Dürnstein and Loiben. It will surely show you the best path through the town and help you not to miss any highlights.
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Mit Bahn & Bus: Der nächstgelegene größere Bahnhof ist Krems an der Donau, der regelmäßig von Zügen aus Wien, St. Pölten und dem Waldviertel angefahren wird. Vom Bahnhof Krems gelangt man mit VOR-Regionalbussen mehrmals täglich direkt nach Dürnstein. www.vor.at
Wachaubahn (saisonal): Während der Saison verkehrt die Wachaubahn zwischen Krems und Emmersdorf und hält auch in Dürnstein. www.wachaubahn.at
Mit dem Schiff (saisonal): In der Saison ist Dürnstein auch per Donauschifffahrt erreichbar – etwa mit der DDSG Blue Danube ab Krems oder Melk.https://ddsg-blue-danube.at/
Directions
A1 to St. Pölten junction, continue on S33 to Krems or continue on B3 to Dürnstein.
Parking
Outside of Dürnstein at five large paid parking lots. The town center of Dürnstein is reachable within 5 - 10 minutes on foot.
Coordinates
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48.390460, 15.522334
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48°23'25.7"N 15°31'20.4"E
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33U 538668 5359831
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
10.7 km
Duration
3:11 h
Ascent
256 m
Descent
256 m
Highest point
353 m
Lowest point
198 m
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