1st day: Arrival
Individual journey to Krems
The 1000 year old city of Krems enchants with historical sights, cultural highlights and culinary delights. In the year 2000 Krems was declared a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO.
Overnight stay in Krems.
2nd day: Hike from Krems to Dürnstein
Daily stage: about 12 km, 4.5 hours, difference in altitude in ascent / descent: 385 / 391 m
The tour leads through the old town of Krems up to the Krems vineyards. The ascent is rewarded by the wonderful distant view. The tour continues to the old town of Stein via the Steiner wine landscape to the castle ruins. You follow old wine paths and reach the Pfaffenberg and enter the Wachau wine growing area. Via the impressive Loibenberg reed you reach Dürnstein. Return by bus to Krems.
Overnight stay in Krems.
3rd day: Hike from Weißenkirchen to Spitz
Daily stage: about 11 km, 3.5 hours, difference in altitude during ascent / descent: 506 / 494 m
After a boat trip on the Danube, you will reach the enchanting winegrowing village of Weißenkirchen in the Wachau. This stage leads through a unique wine landscape. High above the Danube, the largest enclosed wine-growing area in the Wachau awaits you. Over meadows and rocky landscapes you reach the Michaelerberg (natural monument). Through the Red Gate, the remains of the former defence wall, you enter the winegrowing village of Spitz. The descent takes you through the vineyards to the baroque church square.
Overnight stay in Spitz on the Donau.
4th day: Hike from the Spitzer Gräben to Mühldorf
Daily stage: approx. 11 km, 4 hours, difference in altitude in ascent / descent: 487 / 345 m
The high-altitude hike leads over the panoramic mountains Tausendeimerberg and Setzberg into the impressive stone terrace wine landscape of the Spitzer Gräben to Muthstall. Via Niederranner you hike to Oberranner Castle and further down into the valley to Calvary. Along the Ötzbach stream, the trail gently descends to Unterranna and on to Mühldorf. Return by bus to Spitz an der Donau.
Overnight stay in Spitz an der Donau.
5th day: Hike from Aggsbach Markt to Emmersdorf
Daily stage: approx. 15 km, 5 hours, difference in altitude in ascent / descent: 611 / 607 m
Travel by bus to Aggsbach Markt. From the market place the picturesque path leads over the Edelberg to the plateau Bärenreut. Via Zintring and Felbring you reach the castle ruin Gossam and follow the historic postman's path to Mödelsdorf.
The stage leads along an old goods road to the Renaissance town of Emmersdorf on the Danube.
Overnight stay in Emmersdorf on the Danube
6th day: Hike from Emmersdorf to Weiten
Daily stage: approx. 18 km, 6 hours, difference in altitude in ascent / descent: 632 / 509 m
Today you hike along the Jauerling-Runde to Weiten. The stage starts in Emmersdorf and continues to Rothenhof Castle and St. Georgen. The trail leads up to Pömling and then down to Eitental. Via Lohsdorfer Höhe and Kögelfeld the route continues via the hamlet of Mörenz to the highest point of the stage, the players' cross. On an old goods road you reach Weiten with its fortified church. Return by bus to Emmersdorf.
Overnight stay in Emmerdorf on the Danube.
7th day: Hike from Emmersdorf to Melk
Daily stage: approx. 10 km, 3 hours, difference in altitude in ascent / descent: 236 / 231 m
The hike takes you from the centre via Rothenhof Castle to the village of Rantenberg. There is the possibility to make a detour to the lookout point Dachberg to enjoy the fantastic panoramic view. The path is always downhill to the Danube. On the island of Luberegg you reach the Danube power plant Melk, where you cross the Danube and finally reach the old town of Melk. Opportunity to visit Melk Abbey.
Overnight stay in Melk.
8th day: journey home
Departure or individual extra nights bookable.
The price of the tour ’Welterbesteig Wachau’ includes the following:
Individual hiking tours in Europe are planned in accordance with your individual wishes.
Guided hiking tours in Europe differ from the individual tours in that an experienced guide with local knowledge accompanies you during the entire tour.
Hiking without guide
KWR-111 - Welterbesteig Wachau |
Price per person in DZ | Price per person in single room |
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8-day tour (6 hiking days) 7 nights with breakfast, arrival daily |
869,00 € hier buchen | 1.084,00 € hier buchen |
8-day tour (6 hiking days) 7 nights with half board, arrival daily |
1.134,00 € hier buchen | 1.349,00 € hier buchen |
If there is only one or two participants, low transport surcharge: 1 participant 80 EUR and with 2 participants 40 EUR each All prices include VAT 19 % Subject to change. Hike may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility - call for information if necessary! |
Hiking without guide
KWR-111 - Welterbesteig Wachau |
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Price per person in DZ |
8-day tour (6 hiking days) 7 nights with breakfast, arrival daily 869,00 €
hier buchen |
Price per person in single room |
8-day tour (6 hiking days) 7 nights with breakfast, arrival daily 1.084,00 €
hier buchen |
Price per person in DZ |
8-day tour (6 hiking days) 7 nights with half board, arrival daily 1.134,00 €
hier buchen |
Price per person in single room |
8-day tour (6 hiking days) 7 nights with half board, arrival daily 1.349,00 €
hier buchen |
If there is only one or two participants, low transport surcharge: 1 participant 80 EUR and with 2 participants 40 EUR each All prices include VAT 19 % Subject to change. Hike may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility - call for information if necessary! |