The Way of St. James through Römerland Carnuntum: Stage 1, Wolfsthal–Hainburg
Jakobsweg Römerland Carnuntum: Etappe 1 Wolfsthal-Hainburg
Hiking tour Starting from Wolfsthal
The Römerland Carnuntum Way of St. James joins the Camino Slovakia at the border near Berg and flows directly into the Vienna Way of St. James. The first stage leads from Wolfsthal to the medieval town of Hainburg an der Donau.
- Starting point of the tour
- Wolfsthal
- Tour destination
- Hainburg on the Danube
- Fitness level required:3/6
- Overall experience:3/6
- Scenery:3/6
- Lowest point
- 136 m
- Highest point
- 172 m
The Römerland Carnuntum Way of St. James joins the Camino Slovakia at the border near Berg and flows directly into the Vienna Way of St. James. The first stage leads from Wolfsthal to the medieval town of Hainburg an der Donau.
The pilgrimage trail starts at the pilgrimage church Maria am Birnbaum in Wolfsthal, marked by the scallop shell. From here, the path leads towards Hainburg through the Donau-Auen National Park and along the Danube, past the Röthelstein ruins. In Hainburg an der Donau, you will experience an impressive medieval town with well-preserved fortifications, narrow alleyways and historic buildings, before the trail leads over the Blutstiege to the Danube and on towards Bad Deutsch-Altenburg.
The start of the pilgrimage route is marked by a large scallop shell and the pilgrimage church “Maria am Birnbaum.” The church has been a Marian shrine since 1737 and was dedicated to St. James. From here, the route continues toward Hainburg to the Donau-Auen National Park. Walk along the main street to the edge of town, where there is a small square where you can rest. Turn right onto a side street leading to the Treppelweg path alongside the Danube.
On the way to Hainburg, you’ll pass the Röthelstein ruins. The ruins sit on a 30-meter-high rocky outcrop along the Danube, directly across from the Devín Castle ruins in Slovakia. Continuing along the Danube, Hainburg an der Donau offers a unique medieval experience with one of the oldest and best-preserved city fortifications in Europe. With its narrow alleys and historic buildings, the town presents itself as a picturesque gateway to the past. You can reach the Danube via the Blutstiege and walk directly past the boat landing toward Bad Deutsch-Altenburg.
S7 Vienna–Wolfsthal
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Responsible for the content of this tour:
Danube Lower Austria - Carnuntum-Marchfeld Tourist Office
www.jakobsweg-carnuntum.at
Letzte Änderung: 3 Aug 2026