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Introductory route Dürnstein

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    Dürnstein Abbey
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    The perfect tour for guests on a tight time budget or with limited mobility. You get a first impression of the old town, a glimpse of the famous ruins and see the iconic abbey up close.
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    Distance 1.5 km
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    213 m
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    This leisurely one-hour walk allows you to discover the town and its history at 7 of the 23 stops along barrier-free paths.

    Dürnstein, situated at the foot of the steeply sloping castle rock on the Danube, is one of the most important urban ensembles in Lower Austria with its well-preserved medieval wall ring. The old Kuenringer town, where tradition and beauty meet in a unique way, is an unmissable destination on the banks of the Danube. During your stay, enjoy Wachau wines in a cozy wine tavern or in the shady garden of a restaurant.

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    The highlights of the route:

    • Stift Dürnstein, the baroque jewel and landmark of the Wachau
    • Kremser Gate

    With support from the state and the European Union (LEADER)

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    Tips and suggestions

    In the free Dürnstein city map and on the overview boards at the parking lots and at the train station, you will find a list of the best addresses and sights of Dürnstein.

    Contact: Municipal office Dürnstein

    3601 Dürnstein No. 25, Tel. 02711 219, office@duernstein.gv.at

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    Follow the guidance system through Dürnstein, which will surely show you the best way through the town and ensure you don’t miss any highlights.

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    Public transport

    Am Nordufer der Wachau fährt die Buslinie 715 Krems-Spitz-Melk bzw. Melk-Spitz-Krems. www.vor.at

    Die Wachaubahn fährt von Ende März bis Ende Oktober nur an den Wochenenden und Feiertagen. Von Juli bis Ende September täglich. www.wachaubahn.at

    Eine Station vom Leihradl Nextbike befindet sich in Dürnstein. www.nextbike.at

    Mit der Radfähre können Sie rasch das Donauufer wechseln: Radfähre Dürnstein-Rossatz www.faehre-wachau.at

    Directions

    A1 to the St. Pölten junction, continue on S33 to Krems or on B3 to Dürnstein.

    Parking

    Outside of Dürnstein, there are five large paid parking lots. The town centre of Dürnstein is reachable within a 5 to 10 minute walk.

    Coordinates

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    48.390291, 15.522536
    DMS
    48°23'25.0"N 15°31'21.1"E
    UTM
    33U 538683 5359812
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

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    easy

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    Distance
    1.5 km
    Duration
    0:23 h
    Ascent
    15 m
    Descent
    15 m
    Highest point
    213 m
    Lowest point
    198 m
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