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Wachau World Heritage Trail 09: Melk-Aggsbach Dorf

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    We hike 16 km from Melk over the Hohenwarther Höhe past the Hammerschmiede to Aggsbach Dorf. Great views of the Danube, the impressive grand buildings Schloss Schönbühel and Melk Abbey, idyllic villages, and diverse nature are experienced on our route.
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    Distance 15.7 km
    4:32 h
    491 m
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    526 m
    208 m

    World Heritage Trail Wachau: From Melk to Aggsbach Dorf

    From the main square in Melk, our path leads over Melk Abbey up to Pielachberg and further to the Jonas Cross. Here, besides a beautiful rest area, a grand view of the Danube, the Jauerling, and the surroundings awaits us. On an old farm road, we continue to Schönbühel with its remarkable castle. Through Berging, our path leads through the forest up to the Hohenwarther Höhe, where we can enjoy a great panoramic view over the Dunkelsteinerwald. Over Hohenwarthberg, it finally goes down to Aggsbach Dorf to the Danube, where our stage ends. 

    Author’s recommendation

    If you have some time, you can visit the Aggsbach Charterhouse.

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    526 m
    Lowest point
    208 m
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    Emergency call mountain rescue Wachau: 140

    Tips and suggestions

    For dining and overnight accommodation, we recommend Best of Wachau enterprises: www.bestof-wachau.at. Best of Wachau enterprises are located in Melk and Aggsbach Dorf.

    Dining options/opening times:

    In Melk, there are several restaurants and cafes open year-round, www.stadt-melk.at. In Melk Abbey, there is the Abbey restaurant. www.stiftsrestaurant-melk.at Tel. 02752/52555

    Restaurant/guesthouse "Domingo", Aggsbach Dorf: Tel. 02753/8353.

    Inn/guesthouse "Zur Kartause", Aggsbach Dorf www.gasthof-lechner.at; Tel. 02753/8243

    Restaurant/Hotel Residenz Wachau, Aggsbach Dorf www.residenz-wachau.at; Tel. 02753/8221

    Please also check the current online wine tavern calendar

    On this stage, you will find the only cider tavern on the World Heritage Trail Wachau: Mostheuriger Bitter family, Berging No. 6; Tel. 02752/82918, www.wachaubeef.at

    For easy and convenient planning of the routes, the Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal app is recommended. Simply download it for Android or iPhone.

    Public transport

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

    Melk lies on the Westbahn railway line and is connected to Krems station by bus line 720 (Krems-Rossatz - Melk or Melk-Rossatz-Krems). On the north bank, bus line 715 runs from Krems-Spitz-Melk or Melk-Spitz-Krems. www.vor.at

    Nextbike bike rental stations are located in Melk and Aggsbach Dorf, www.nextbike.at

    Directions

    A1 to Melk, continue on B33 to Aggsbach Dorf

    Parking

    At the parking lot by the boat docks on the Danube in Melk or at the Aggsbach Dorf Charterhouse

    Coordinates

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    48.227197, 15.329604
    DMS
    48°13'37.9"N 15°19'46.6"E
    UTM
    33U 524478 5341605
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

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

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    Distance
    15.7 km
    Duration
    4:32 h
    Ascent
    491 m
    Descent
    495 m
    Highest point
    526 m
    Lowest point
    208 m
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