From ancient Roman settlements to Gothic architecture: the first stage of the Kremstal-Danube long-distance hiking trail impresses with art and culture that invite you to marvel.
easy
Distance 3.5 km
Duration0:50 h
Ascent6 m
Descent19 m
Highest point219 m
Lowest point193 m
Along the stage from Krems to Mautern, numerous cultural highlights await to be discovered. The starting point of the hike in the middle of Krems old town is already a real eye-catcher. An ensemble that combines Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture gives the town a unique ambiance. The colorful Kunstmeile Krems and the Lower Austria State Gallery complete the artistic overall concept. Over the listed steel truss bridge, you finally reach Mautern. The town impresses with its exceptionally well-preserved buildings of the Roman fort Faviani and its ancient history. The Roman Museum also displays exciting finds from times long thought lost. Due to the short distance and the easy difficulty level, the first stage of the Kremstal-Danube long-distance hiking trail is particularly suitable for all hiking enthusiasts who love culture.
Mautern on the Danube – the gateway to the Wachau – offers a spectacular view of the well-preserved buildings of the Roman fort FAVIANIS. The Roman Museum Mautern in the Baroque granary in Mautern displays many finds that testify to the long presence of the Romans.
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
219 m
Lowest point
193 m
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Track types
Asphalt 73.95%Road 25.76%Unknown 0.28%
Asphalt
2.6 km
Road
903 m
Unknown
10 m
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Safety information
Please note the following tips and notes so your hiking holiday becomes a
beautiful experience:
Stay on the marked paths and wear mountain/hiking boots.
Please do not leave your trash on the path.
Carry enough provisions (water/snack) with you.
Take the hiking map with you or use the free hiking app.
Respect the sensitive habitats of plants and animals.
Use of the suggested routes is at your own risk and responsibility.
Tips and suggestions
All information about the stages can be found at www.kremstal.at . The "Kremstal-Donau long-distance hiking trail" hiking map can be requested free of charge from Donau NÖ Tourismus GmbH by telephone on 02713-30060-60 or downloaded from the brochure shop at www.donau.com/brochure will.
Public transport
From Vienna (Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof) to Krems: travel time: approx. 1 hour
From St. Pölten (Westbahn) to Krems: travel time: approx. 30-45 minutes
From Linz: Westbahn to St. Pölten, then regional train to Krems
From the A1 West motorway from St. Pölten via the S33 to Krems
From the A1 West motorway to Melk and on the B3 to Krems (through the Wachau).
Parking
In the parking garages of Krems city center. Please note the paid short-term parking system with zones in the city centers of Krems and Stein. More information can be found on the city of Krems homepage www.krems.gv.at
