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Wachau World Heritage Trail 10: Aggsbach Dorf-Hofarnsdorf

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  • At the Aggstein ruin
    At the Aggstein ruin
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    The Kuenringer fortress and today’s Aggstein ruins, the magnificent baroque Maria Langegg pilgrimage monastery, the little-known Dunkelsteinerwald with Buchental, and stunning panoramic views from Hoher Stein and Glauberkreuz in the Arnsdorf vineyards await us on the stage from Aggsbach Dorf to Hofarnsdorf.
    moderate
    Distance 17 km
    5:35 h
    777 m
    779 m
    699 m
    205 m
    Welterbesteig Wachau: From Aggsbach Dorf to Hofarnsdorf

    On forest and field paths, we hike from Aggsbach Dorf up to the Aggstein castle ruins and into the Dunkelsteinerwald. Via the Maria Langegg monastery with its noteworthy museum, library, and frescoes, we reach Buchental. A short secured climbing section takes us to Hoher Stein. Here we are greeted by one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Wachau. Our path then continuously descends through Buchental—with mighty beeches on the opposite slope—to the rest area "Glauberkreuz" in the middle of the Arnsdorf vineyards. Shortly thereafter, we reach the Arnsdorf-Spitz ferry. From here it is not far until we reach our stage destination at Hofarnsdorf Castle.

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    Visiting the Kartause of the Hammerschmiede is possible from April to October. www.kartause-aggsbach.at
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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    699 m
    Lowest point
    205 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 21.20%Dirt road 30.11%Forested/wild trail 19.30%Path 26.41%Road 2.93%Via ferrata 0.02%
    Asphalt
    3.6 km
    Dirt road
    5.1 km
    Forested/wild trail
    3.3 km
    Path
    4.5 km
    Road
    501 m
    Via ferrata
    4 m
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    Safety information

    The last ascent to Hoher Stein is a climbing section secured with ladders and ropes.

    Emergency call Mountain Rescue Wachau: 140

    Tips and suggestions

    For dining and overnight stays, we recommend Best of Wachau businesses: www.bestof-wachau.at.

    Other dining options/opening hours:

    In Aggsbach Dorf and Maria Langegg there are several guesthouses. Please note the reduced opening hours in winter. In Hofarnsdorf/Mitterarnsdorf there is only one inn called "Zur Wachau", family Zeller. The inn is closed from November to March for the winter break. Restaurant closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. www.gasthofzurwachau.at; phone 02714/8217.

    Restaurant/Hotel Residenz Wachau, Aggsbach Dorf: open daily from April to October, phone 02753/8221. www.residenz-wachau.at

    Aggstein Castle ruins (stamp station): The castle ruins are open from late March to late November. www.ruineaggstein.at; phone 02753/82281.

    De Daniels in Aggsteinerhof, Donauweg 3, 3394 Aggstein (opposite the large parking lot of the Aggstein ruins, directly on the Danube), closed Mon and Tue. Phone 02753/8350.

    Wine taverns are located in all Arnsdorf villages: Hofarnsdorf, Bacharnsdorf, Mitterarnsdorf, Oberarnsdorf. Please consult the current wine tavern calendar at www.welterbesteig.at

    For simple and convenient tour planning, we recommend the Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal App. Download it for Android or iPhone.

    Public transport

    The places are accessible by public transport seven days a week. Return to the starting point of the hike is possible.

    On the south bank of the Wachau, bus line 720 runs Krems-Rossatz-Melk or Melk-Rossatz-Krems. Aggsbach Dorf and Hofarnsdorf are directly connected to the Krems and Melk train stations. On the north bank of the Wachau, bus line 715 runs Krems-Spitz-Melk or Melk-Spitz-Krems.  www.vor.at

    Nextbike rental bike stations (EUR 1/hour) are located in Aggsbach Dorf and Hofarnsdorf, www.nextbike.at

    You can find the ferry times of the Arnsdorf-Spitz ferry for changing the Danube bank here.

    No ferry operation on weekends in winter.

    Directions

    A1 to Melk exit, continue on B33 to Aggsbach Dorf or Hofarnsdorf

    Parking

    Parking available at the Kartause in Aggsbach Dorf or in the center of Hofarnsdorf

    Coordinates

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    48.291475, 15.407125
    DMS
    48°17'29.3"N 15°24'25.7"E
    UTM
    33U 530198 5348777
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    Equipment

    Sturdy hiking shoes, rain protection, sufficient drinks and food, as well as a Wachau hiking map and a local wine tavern calendar. You can find an equipment list at www.welterbesteig.at under the section Service/Tips.

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    17 km
    Duration
    5:35 h
    Ascent
    777 m
    Descent
    779 m
    Highest point
    699 m
    Lowest point
    205 m
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