Classic route Dürnstein

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 2,93 km
Duration: 0:45 h
Ascent: 21 m elevation gain
Descent: 24 m elevation gain

The tour takes you along the picturesque Danube promenade and through the historic town center past the town's most important sights.

Starting point of the tour: Danube bank Dürnstein
Tour destination: Danube bank Dürnstein

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 2,93 km
Duration: 0:45 h
Ascent: 21 m elevation gain
Descent: 24 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
1/6
Overall experience:
6/6
Scenery:
6/6

Lowest point196 m
Highest point220 m

Round tour
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus

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Description

The tour takes you along the picturesque Danube promenade and through the historic town center past the town's most important sights.

Route description Follow the guidance system through Dürnstein, which will surely show you the best way through the town and ensure you don't miss any highlights.
Parking Outside of Dürnstein at five large paid parking lots. The town center of Dürnstein is reachable within 5 - 10 minutes on foot.
Getting there A1 to the St. Pölten junction, then continue on S33 and B3 via Krems to Dürnstein.
Editor’s tip The highlights of the route:Dürnstein Abbey, the baroque jewel and landmark of the WachauCafe-Bakery Schmidl with the famous Wachauer LaberlHotel Schloss DürnsteinWith support from the state and the European Union (LEADER)

Recommended period

Current weather in Dürnstein

3° to 12°

Today, 05.03.2026

Clear sky

Wind speed1,3 km/h

3° to 14°

Tomorrow, 06.03.2026

Mainly clear

Wind speed1,6 km/h

In the free 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 in Dürnstein.

Contact: Municipality of Dürnstein

3601 Dürnstein No. 25, Tel. 02711 219, office@duernstein.gv.at

Letzte Änderung: 25 Feb 2026