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Cycling for Family - The Danube is a lake

Family Bicycle Tours · Donau-Niederösterreich
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    The holiday resort of Emmersdorf offers the perfect starting point for a varied day trip with the family along the Danube.

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    Distance 15.2 km
    1:10 h
    61 m
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    The best way to get to Emmersdorf is on the Wachau railway.You then cycle upstream on a flat section of the Danube cycle path with marvellous views. The first destination is the Weitenegg leisure centre, which has a lovely child- and family-friendly bathing beach! There is a buffet with toilets and changing rooms, showers, pedalo hire, an aqua jump, surfing facilities, a children's playground and a beach volleyball court. It is also possible to hire a boat and marvel at the landscape from the water.

    Crossing the power station offers exciting views - perhaps a ship is just coming through the lock! - and also allows you to visit the sights of Melk on the opposite bank. The return journey takes you over the Danube bridge and back to the railway station in Emmersdorf. 

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    Be sure to plan enough time for the Weitenegg leisure centre!  Children and family-friendly beach, buffet with toilets and changing rooms, pedalo hire, an aqua jump, surfing facilities and a beach volleyball court. 

    And if you still have some energy left in your calves, you can visit the Wachau donkey adventure in Rantenberg. The donkey driving licence is a highlight for young and old alike! There are also donkey carriage rides and donkey hikes. Information at www.eselabenteuer.com or call Anita Brunner on +43 (0)660 39 11 465.

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    Overall difficulty
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    Landscape
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    235 m
    Lowest point
    203 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 79.67%Dirt road 0.64%Path 0.65%Road 19.02%
    Asphalt
    12.1 km
    Dirt road
    98 m
    Path
    100 m
    Road
    2.9 km
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    Tips and suggestions

    We recommend the Best of Wachau establishments in Emmersdorf for refreshments and overnight accommodation: www.bestof-Wachau.at 

    Further information:
    Donau Niederösterreich Tourismus GmbH
    Regional office Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal
    Schlossgasse 3, 3620 Spitz
    Phone: +43 2713 300 60 60 www.wachau.at www.donau.com 

    Public transport

    Emmersdorf can be reached via bus route 715 every hour, seven days a week (Krems-Dürnstein-Weißenkirchen-Spitz-Aggsbach Markt-Emmersdorf-Bahnhof Melk). The line connects Melk station (Westbahn) with the station in Krems (Franz-Josefs-Bahn). www.vor.at 

    The Wachau railway runs between Krems and Emmersdorf: www.wachaubahn.at  

    Directions

    A1 motorway to Melk exit, continue on B3 to Melk or B3a to Emmersdorf.

    Parking

    Donaulände or Emmersdorf football pitch.

    Coordinates

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    48.243186, 15.337275
    DMS
    48°14'35.5"N 15°20'14.2"E
    UTM
    33U 525040 5343384
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Don't forget your helmet and drinks!

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    Overall difficulty
    easy

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    Distance
    15.2 km
    Duration
    1:10 h
    Ascent
    61 m
    Descent
    61 m
    Highest point
    235 m
    Lowest point
    203 m
    Round trip Refreshment stops available Family-friendly

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