Easy Hikingrecommended routeEasy Hiking  · Donau-Niederösterreich

Wassergeistweg in Spitz

LogoWachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal
Responsible for this content
Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal Verified partner 
  • Picnic on the route in Spitz
    Picnic on the route in Spitz
    Photo: Martina Siebenhandl

Selected alternatives for you
    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
    2:30 h
    147 m
    168 m
    307 m
    200 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!
    Profile picture of Wachau Nibelungengau-Kremstal
    Author
    Wachau Nibelungengau-Kremstal
    LogoWachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal
    Responsible for this content
    Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal  Verified partner 
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    307 m
    Lowest point
    200 m
    Best time of year
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    Track types

    Asphalt 69.87%Dirt road 3.73%Forested/wild trail 7.99%Road 4.52%Unknown 13.87%
    Asphalt
    4.5 km
    Dirt road
    242 m
    Forested/wild trail
    517 m
    Road
    292 m
    Unknown
    898 m
    Show elevation profile

    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

    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

    DD
    48.365888, 15.413883
    DMS
    48°21'57.2"N 15°24'50.0"E
    UTM
    33U 530654 5357051
    w3w 
    ///mailman.orientation.hugger
    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Take enough drinks with you and wear sturdy footwear!

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language

    Similar routes nearby

    • Wassergeistweg in Spitz
    • Forest Spirit Trail in Spitz
    • Panoramaweg Spitzer Graben
    • Buchberg circular trail
    • St. Michael circular route
    • Jauerling Circuit 01: Spitz-Aggsbach Markt
     These suggestions were generated by our system
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    6.5 km
    Duration
    2:30 h
    Ascent
    147 m
    Descent
    168 m
    Highest point
    307 m
    Lowest point
    200 m
    Linear route Family-friendly Cultural/historical interest
    • Content
    • Show images Hide images
    Features
    Maps and trails
    Nothing selected - click and drag in the elevation profile to zoom
    Distance
    Duration
    Ascent
    Descent
    Elevation profile