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Melk Abbey in the distance
Photo: NÖW/Michael Liebert
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The section from Maria Langegg to the Baroque Benedictine Abbey Melk is considered one of the great highlights of the pilgrim path.
moderate
Distance 26.7 km
Duration7:35 h
Ascent665 m
Descent943 m
Highest point591 m
Lowest point208 m
From Maria Langegg via Wolfstein Castle to Melk Abbey is a route through the Dunkelsteinerwald of about 20 km. A meditative nature experience to recharge your energy.
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
591 m
Lowest point
208 m
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Safety information
Please observe the following tips and notes to make your hiking vacation a beautiful experience:
Stay on marked paths.
Wear good footwear.
Carry enough drinking water and, if necessary, a snack.
Please do not leave your trash on the path.
Respect the sensitive habitats of plants and animals.
Walking/using the suggested route is at your own risk and responsibility.
Tips and suggestions
The section of the Jakobsweg Weinviertel ends in Mautern into the Wachau section, from Melk to Ybbs into the Nibelungengau section.
You can find inspirations for your individual accommodation search here.
Public transport
Take the Franz-Josefs-Bahn train to Krems, then continue with bus line 489 to Maria Langegg. Please check exact timetables at www.vor.at
Directions
Coming from Krems via the Danube bridge to Mautern, Bergern, Schenkenbrunn, to Maria Langegg.
From St. Pölten via Karlstetten to Maria Langegg.
From Melk, Aggsbach Village, following the turnoff on L109 to Maria Langegg.
Parking
Parking is available near the pilgrimage church.
Coordinates
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48.325320, 15.449887
DMS
48°19'31.2"N 15°26'59.6"E
UTM
33U 533347 5352557
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Equipment
Basic equipment for pilgrim paths:
Sturdy, comfortable, and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
Clothing in multiple layers with moisture transport
Hiking socks
Backpack (with rain cover)
Sun, rain, and wind protection (hat, sunscreen, waterproof and windproof jacket and pants)
Sunglasses
Telescopic poles
Sufficient provisions and drinking water
First aid kit with blister plasters
Blister plasters
Bivy sack/survival bag
Emergency blanket
Headlamp
Pocket knife
Signal whistle
Mobile phone
Cash
Navigation device/map and compass
Emergency contact data
ID card
Devotional items and necessary materials
Overnight stay in hostel:
Hygiene articles and medications
Travel towel
Earplugs
Sleeping bag liner
Sleepwear
Pilgrim ID card
The lists for "basic equipment" and "technical equipment" are created based on the chosen activity. They do not claim to be complete and serve only as suggestions for what you should pack.
For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions for the proper use and maintenance of your device.
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
26.7 km
Duration
7:35 h
Ascent
665 m
Descent
943 m
Highest point
591 m
Lowest point
208 m
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