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The Dunkelsteinerwald Circuit (DUR), with a total length of 160 kilometers, connects the most beautiful places in the Dunkelsteinerwald region in 9 stages (and 4 connecting paths). An unparalleled experience of nature and hiking. The connecting path 1 (DUR V1) leads from the Pielach mouth to Pielachhäuser. All stages and connecting paths: www.dunkelsteinerwaldrunde.at.
easy
Distance 12.7 km
Duration3:13 h
Ascent33 m
Descent8 m
Highest point240 m
Lowest point207 m
From the Pielach Mouth on the Danube, this connecting DUR passes over the Steinwandleiten to Pielachberg and further to Neubach. Here a detour to the Pielach nature reserve: Neubacher Au-Ofenloch, where Angus and Galloway cattle graze, is worthwhile. Via Albrechtsberg we reach Neuhofen via the Ofenloch and eventually Pielachhäuser. This connecting DUR can be ideally combined with DUR6, DUR8 or DUR V2.
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Available at www.dunkelsteinerwaldrunde.at.
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Stefanie Dornstauder
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
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Landscape
Highest point
240 m
Lowest point
207 m
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Public transport
Pielach Mouth: Melk train station, regional bus line 720 to the Pielach Mouth stop
Pielachhäuser: Groß Sierning train station and on foot to Pielachhäuser
Directions
Pielach Mouth: A1 exit Melk, B33 to Querstraße Pielamunder-Allee
Pielachhäuser: A1 exit Loosdorf, B1 to Groß Sierning, turn left towards Haunoldstein and Pielachhäuser
Parking
Free parking is available at the Pielach Mouth and in Pielachhäuser.
Coordinates
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48.240682, 15.349481
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48°14'26.5"N 15°20'58.1"E
UTM
33U 525948 5343110
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Equipment
Sturdy hiking boots, rain protection, sufficient drinks and snacks as well as the Dunkelsteinerwald hiking map.
Similar routes nearby
Magdalenenweg Emmersdorf
Jauerling Circuit 04: Emmersdorf-Weiten
Small circular route Emmersdorf (No. 15)
Wachaubahn (Emmersdorf - Krems)
DUR 7: Melk - Inning
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
12.7 km
Duration
3:13 h
Ascent
33 m
Descent
8 m
Highest point
240 m
Lowest point
207 m
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