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Vogelbergsteig
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Distance 3.8 km
Duration1:59 h
Ascent354 m
Descent353 m
Highest point558 m
Lowest point204 m
The varied route via the Vogelbergsteig to the historic ruin of Dürnstein Castle is counted among the most beautiful hiking routes in the Wachau.
During the ascent, hikers enjoy an impressive panoramic view of Dürnstein and the surrounding landscape. Notable viewpoints are the projecting rocky ledge of the Vogelberg (546 m) and the Starhemberg watchtower (564 m) at the summit of Schlossberg. The key to the watchtower is available at the Fesslhütte.
The ascent on the Vogelbergsteig is interesting due to the many different path sections but challenging because of the relatively steep incline. The last third leads through rocks and over a granite slab with scree and is well secured with wire ropes and chains. In case of snow and ice conditions, the Vogelbergsteig is not accessible for safety reasons.
Author’s recommendation
The historic ruin of Dürnstein Castle, which served as a prison for the English King Richard the Lionheart, and the Dürnstein Abbey with its distinctive blue and white tower are definitely worth a visit.
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Overall difficulty
easy
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Highest point
558 m
Lowest point
204 m
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Tel +43(0)2711/200
In Dürnstein, there is a wide variety of dining options: www.duernstein.at
Public transport
With the Wachau railway, operating daily between May 30 and November 1, Dürnstein is accessible from Emmersdorf or Krems: www.wachaubahn.at. Dürnstein (bus stop "Parking lot P2") can be reached every hour by bus line 715 from the Melk and Krems train stations, timetables: www.vor.at. Nextbike rental stations (€1.-/30min) are located in Dürnstein. More information at 02742/22-9901 and on www.nextbike.at.
Directions
A1 to Melk and via B3 to Dürnstein or via S5 or S33 to Krems and then via B3 to Dürnstein.
Parking
Dürnstein has a total of 8 visitor parking spaces, more information at www.duernstein.at.
Coordinates
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48.398531, 15.518932
DMS
48°23'54.7"N 15°31'08.2"E
UTM
33U 538410 5360726
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
3.8 km
Duration
1:59 h
Ascent
354 m
Descent
353 m
Highest point
558 m
Lowest point
204 m
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