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Spitz im Winter
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The Wassergeistweg is, alongside the Weingeistweg and the Waldgeistweg, one of the three Spitzer children's hiking routes. Along the route, there are 5 stamp huts. After walking the Wassergeistweg, you receive free admission (worth up to EUR 4.50) to the Spitz Shipping Museum upon presenting your completed stamp pass.
easy
Distance 6.5 km
Duration1:53 h
Ascent147 m
Descent167 m
Highest point307 m
Lowest point200 m
The Wassergeistweg is approx. 5.8 km long and can be completed in about 2.5 hours with approx. 150 meters of elevation.
Author’s recommendation
TIP: If you want to spend more time on the Danube, don't cross the B3 at the pedestrian crossing, but walk a bit further to the Danube beach of Spitz - pure holiday feeling!
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Wachau Nibelungengau-Kremstal
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
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Highest point
307 m
Lowest point
200 m
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Safety information
Please observe the following tips and notes to enjoy your hike:
-stay on the marked paths -wear mountain/hiking shoes -use hiking poles -rainwear is always advisable -bring enough drinking water -please do not leave your trash on the path -please do not pick grapes or fruit -respect the sensitive habitats of plants and animals -don't forget sun protection -take a break -the indicated walking times are guidelines -do not light a fire
Tips and suggestions
Verantwortlicher für den Inhalt dieser Tour Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal Letzte Aktualisierung: 31.10.2025
Public transport
From Melk or Krems, take bus 715 to Spitz to the "Donau Fähre (Bundesstraße)" stop, then walk 7 minutes to the parish church. Here is the bus timetable.
Alternatively, take the Wachau Railway from Krems or Emmersdorf to Spitz and walk 5 minutes on foot. Here is the timetable for 2023.
Directions
Directly on the B3 to Spitz.
Parking
There are sufficient parking spaces available at the Danube promenade in Spitz.
Coordinates
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48.365888, 15.413883
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48°21'57.2"N 15°24'50.0"E
UTM
33U 530654 5357051
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Equipment
Take enough drinks with you and wear sturdy footwear!
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Panoramaweg Spitzer Graben
Buchberg circular trail
St. Michael circular route
Jauerling Circuit 01: Spitz-Aggsbach Markt
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
6.5 km
Duration
1:53 h
Ascent
147 m
Descent
167 m
Highest point
307 m
Lowest point
200 m
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