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Along this short hike, you will find the best photo spots and all the highlights of Dürnstein. From the wine to the ruins to the famous blue tower of the abbey.
easy
Distance 4.6 km
Duration1:29 h
Ascent157 m
Descent156 m
Highest point354 m
Lowest point198 m
This pleasant hike allows you to discover the town and its impressive surroundings through 10 of the total 23 stations.
Dürnstein, located at the foot of the steep castle rock descending towards the Danube, is one of the most important urban ensembles in Lower Austria with its well-preserved medieval town wall. The old Kuenringer town, where tradition and beauty meet in a unique way, is an essential destination on the banks of the Danube.
During your stay, be sure to enjoy the Wachau wines in a cozy Heurigen tavern or in the shaded garden of a restaurant.
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The highlights of the route:
Stift Dürnstein, the baroque jewel and landmark of the Wachau
Dürnstein ruins
Kellerschlössel of the Domäne Wachau
Wachau saffron manufactory at the train station
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In the Dürnstein city map and on the overview boards at the parking lots as well as at the train station, you will find a list of the best addresses and sights of Dürnstein and Loiben.
Follow the colorful guidance system that surely shows you the best way through the town and surrounding landscape and ensures you do not miss any highlight along the route.
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Mit Bahn & Bus: Der nächstgelegene größere Bahnhof ist Krems an der Donau, der regelmäßig von Zügen aus Wien, St. Pölten und dem Waldviertel angefahren wird. Vom Bahnhof Krems gelangt man mit VOR-Regionalbussen mehrmals täglich direkt nach Dürnstein. www.vor.at
Wachaubahn: Die Wachaubahn fährt in der Saison regelmäßig von Krems nach Dürnstein. www.wachaubahn.at
Mit dem Schiff (saisonal): In der Saison ist Dürnstein auch per Donauschifffahrt erreichbar – etwa mit der DDSG Blue Danube ab Krems oder Melk.https://ddsg-blue-danube.at/
Directions
A1 to St. Pölten junction, then continue on S33 and B3 via Krems to Dürnstein.
Parking
Outside Dürnstein, there are five large paid parking lots. The town center of Dürnstein is reachable within 5 to 10 minutes on foot.
Coordinates
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48.390465, 15.522329
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48°23'25.7"N 15°31'20.4"E
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33U 538668 5359832
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
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Distance
4.6 km
Duration
1:29 h
Ascent
157 m
Descent
156 m
Highest point
354 m
Lowest point
198 m
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