Wachau World Heritage Trail Section 10: Arnsdorf Rollfähre - Aggsbach-Dorf

Welterbesteig Wachau - Wachau World Heritage Trail: From the ferry in Arnsdorf to Aggsbach-Dorf

The stage from the Spitz-Arnsdorf ferry to Aggsbach-Dorf combines impressive wine landscapes with tranquil wooded areas and striking cultural monuments. From Arnsdorf, the trail first leads to the Glauberkreuz rest area in the middle of the Arnsdorfer Rieden vineyards and continues through the Buchental valley up to the Hoher Stein. An optional, secured passage here opens up one of the most beautiful vantage points in the Wachau with sweeping views over the Danube valley.

The route then continues to the baroque Maria Langegg pilgrimage monastery and into the tranquil landscapes of the Dunkelsteinerwald forest. On varied forest and field paths, the trail leads to the imposing Aggstein castle ruins and finally down to Aggsbach-Dorf, where this stage of the Welterbesteig Wachau - Wachau World Heritage Trail, rich in culture and views, comes to an end.

For a carefree all-round offer, including luggage transportation, tastings and transfer services, we recommend booking one of the versatile hiking packages.

Thanks to good train connections, a relaxed and sustainable journey to the Wachau is easy. A dense network of public transport in the region ensures that all stages can be easily reached by bus, train, ferry and boat. This also makes it very easy to combine different stages.

The Welterbesteig Wachau - Wachau World Heritage Trail has also been awarded the Austrian Hiking Seal of Quality. This certification stands for high quality standards in terms of route guidance, signposting, safety and infrastructure and confirms the World Heritage Trail as a reliable and high-quality hiking offer in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.