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Pilgrim Way: Melk-Persenbeug

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    The section of the Austrian Pilgrim Way between Melk and Persenbeug is not only a popular pilgrimage route but also a hidden gem for pleasure hikers.
    easy
    Distance 28 km
    7:19 h
    391 m
    376 m
    443 m
    205 m

    This section between Melk and Persenbeug offers, besides the scenic beauty, a variety of magnificent buildings: Melk Abbey, Leiben European Castle, Artstetten Castle, and the Basilica Maria Taferl. Enjoy the wonderful atmosphere directly on the Danube and splendid views of the Danube valley.

    The 31-kilometer-long route is without major climbs and can be managed in one to two days depending on your pace and ambition.

    Starting in Melk, this section runs over the Emmersdorf Danube Bridge, follows the towpath to Urfahr and then branches up to Leiben. As an alternative and a small shortcut, one crosses the bridge at the Danube power plant in Melk. From there, you return to the original path to Urfahr and Leiben and along the classic pilgrimage path to Artstetten and Maria Taferl. Then continuing to Marbach and along the cycle path via Gottsdorf to Persenbeug.

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    443 m
    Lowest point
    205 m
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    Safety information

    Please observe the following tips and notes to make your hiking holiday a pleasant experience:

    ·         Stay on the marked paths.

    ·         Wear good footwear.

    ·         Carry enough drinking water and, if necessary, a snack with you.

    ·         Please do not leave your litter on the path.

    ·         Respect the sensitive habitats of plants and wildlife.

    Walking/using the proposed route is at your own risk and responsibility.

    Tips and suggestions

    A stamp station is set up in the basilica and at the Golden Lion in Maria Taferl; the guesthouse is a member of the St. James Brotherhood Austria.

    Events and happenings in the Nibelungengau region and surroundings can be found here.

    All accommodations in the region for your individual search can be found here .

    Public transport

    Travel with ÖBB to the Melk train station - timetable query. From Persenbeug, you can take the postbus/public transport to the Ybbs/Kemmelbach railway station. Further information about bus schedules can be found here.

    Directions

    Via the A1 West Motorway, Melk exit or via the B1 coming from St. Pölten.

    Parking

    Parking in Melk is available at the Danube waterfront.

    Coordinates

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    48.227235, 15.329463
    DMS
    48°13'38.0"N 15°19'46.1"E
    UTM
    33U 524468 5341609
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    Similar routes nearby

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    28 km
    Duration
    7:19 h
    Ascent
    391 m
    Descent
    376 m
    Highest point
    443 m
    Lowest point
    205 m
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