Achleiten panorama route - Weißenkirchen

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 4,53 km
Duration: 1:30 h
Ascent: 123 m elevation gain
Descent: 122 m elevation gain

The Achleiten panoramic trail takes you to the most beautiful and important vineyards in Weißenkirchen. You will be rewarded with fantastic views over the Danube, the wine terraces and Weißenkirchen itself.

Starting point of the tour: Weißenkirchen, Market Square
Tour destination: Weißenkirchen, Market Square

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 4,53 km
Duration: 1:30 h
Ascent: 123 m elevation gain
Descent: 122 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
2/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
5/6

Lowest point211 m
Highest point334 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus

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Description

Surrounded by vineyards and stone terraces, Weißenkirchen lies in the middle of the UNESCO World Hertige site Wachau. The vineyards of Weißenkirchen - the largest wine-growing community in the Wachau - are among the best white wine sites in the world. The name Riesling is said to derive from a Weißenkirchen vineyard called "Rietzling". Since the High Middle Ages, Weißenkirchen has been one of the cultural flagships of the Austrian Danube. The impressive fortified church from the 13th century, the Teisenhoferhof and the picturesque alleyways and vineyards give Weißenkirchen a picturesque and historic flair.

Route description The path starts at the Market Square Weißenkirchen by the fortified church (the most significant fortified church complex in Austria) and continues along the old Wachau road (parallel to the Danube) towards the vineyards. On a gently ascending path, it goes on to the Klaus vineyard. You pass centuries-old stone terraces and meter-high dry stone walls. At the Klaus vineyard, a nice resting place with a terrace awaits you.At the end of the Klaus vineyard, it goes a bit steeper uphill to the Achleiten vine training system. The vine training system is a collection of valuable grape varieties established according to an old “cultivation culture.” At the end of the Achleiten vineyard, you reach the Achleiten martel and a resting place. Along a ridge path and a subsequent descent through vineyards, you return to the Market Square Weißenkirchen.
Parking Along the B3 at the Danube waterfront and the train station area.
Getting there Weißenkirchen is located directly on the B3.
Public transport Bus line 715 runs between Krems and Melk. Timetables at www.vor.at.Alternatively, the Wachau Railway runs between Krems and Emmersdorf, more info at www.wachaubahn.at.
Editor’s tip Very suitable as a family/children's route, but not pram-friendly! Many pleasant resting places are available.

Recommended period

Places to eat: Heurigen wine taverns and inns in Weißenkirchen. Optional: Heurigen Pomassl: Follow the signs in front of the Achleiten vineyard (1 hour walking time).

Info: www.wachau.at

Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026