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Spitzer Kinderwanderweg Rast beim Roten Tor
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The Water Spirit Trail is one of the three Spitzer children's hiking trails, alongside the Wine Spirit Trail and the Forest Spirit Trail. Along the route, there are 5 stamp huts. After walking the Water Spirit Trail, you receive free admission (worth up to Euro 4.50) to the Spitz Shipping Museum upon presenting your completed stamp pass.
easy
Distance 7.2 km
Duration2:07 h
Ascent201 m
Descent221 m
Highest point331 m
Lowest point202 m
The Water Spirit Trail is approximately 6–7 km long and can be covered in about 2–2.5 hours walking time, with about 200 meters of elevation gain.
Author’s recommendation
TIP: If you want to spend more time on the Danube, do not 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
331 m
Lowest point
202 m
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Safety information
Please note the following tips and information so you can enjoy your hike:
stay on the marked paths
wear hiking/mountaineering shoes
use hiking poles
rainwear is always advisable
carry enough drinking water
please do not leave your trash on the trail
respect the sensitive habitats of plants and animals
take a break
the indicated walking times are approximate
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 stop "Donau Fähre (Bundesstraße)", then walk 7 minutes to the parish church. Here is the bus schedule.
Directions
Directly to Spitz on the B3.
Parking
There are plenty of parking spaces available at the Danube promenade in Spitz.
Coordinates
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48.365878, 15.413829
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48°21'57.2"N 15°24'49.8"E
UTM
33U 530650 5357050
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
7.2 km
Duration
2:07 h
Ascent
201 m
Descent
221 m
Highest point
331 m
Lowest point
202 m
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