Itinerary

Arrival in Krems.

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.

Hotel example: Sänger Blondel

approx. 12 km | 4.5 hours | 510 m | 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.

Hotel example: Hotel Kirchenwirt

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

Surrounded by sunny vineyards and green forests the mighty gothic parish church of Weißenkirchen is a remarkable sight. The wine grower villages Joching, Wösendorf and St. Michael form together with Weißenkirchen the biggest wine grower community of Wachau. Visit museums, and beautiful walking trails or take a boat tour on the Danube. Enjoy a glass of Wachauer wine in one of the wine taverns. Or do a short hike on the Achleiten circuit to stop by the winegrower!

Hotel example: Hotel Kirchenwirt

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

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

Hotel example: Goldenes Schiff

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.

Hotel example: Hotel Restaurant Zur Post

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, and see all the vineyards as well as Spitz and Dürnstein.

Hotel example: Unter den Linden

Cruise to Krems

Departure from Krems or spend extra nights in the 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.
Vienna airport.
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
3x ferry trips Danube, bus fare from Aggsdorf to Melk, approx. EUR 6 per person

World Heritage Trail Wachau

Details about the hiking holiday in the Wachau

Highlights of the Wachau walking holiday at a glance: