Jauerling Circuit 01: Spitz-Aggsbach Markt

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 16,67 km
Duration: 5:30 h
Ascent: 620 m elevation gain
Descent: 635 m elevation gain

About 16 km long, we hike from Spitz to Aggsbach Markt, discovering highlights such as the wine-growing village of Spitz, the Hinterhaus castle ruins, the famous Devil's Wall, the Gothic-medieval village of Schwallenbach, and encounter the Venus of Willendorf. Wide Wachau views and idyllic forest and vineyard landscapes complement our hiking experience.

Starting point of the tour: Spitz, Church Square
Tour destination: Aggsbach Markt, Marketplace

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 16,67 km
Duration: 5:30 h
Ascent: 620 m elevation gain
Descent: 635 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
4/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
6/6

Lowest point204 m
Highest point524 m

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

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Description

Jauerling Circuit: From Spitz to Aggsbach

From Spitz, our hike passes Schloss Spitz towards Quitten and Radlbach. We reach the Hinterhaus castle ruins and cross the legendary Devil's Wall, arriving at the medieval ensemble of Schwallenbach. The next goal is the site of the most famous woman of the Wachau - the Venus of Willendorf. Via an old high path, we reach the "mountain village" Köfering. The route continues through idyllic forest paths. After passing the old Schleinkhof estate, we descend to our stage destination Aggsbach Markt.

>>>Here you can find the Wachau Inside hiking report!

Equipment Sturdy hiking shoes, rain protection, sufficient drinks and provisions.
Route description We begin our route at the church square in Spitz and hike up to the castle. To the right through the gate, our path continues to the end of the castle, where we turn left uphill towards Quitten and Radlbach. Straight ahead, after a short time, we reach Ottenschlägerstraße and cross the Spitzer Bach on the bridge. We then keep left and hike up the large fork in the path to the pavilion and further to the Hinterhaus castle ruins, where we can rest comfortably. Behind the picturesque castle ruins, we follow the path into the forest and at three crossings keep left, now walking parallel to the Danube over the famous Devil's Wall to Schwallenbach. In the village, we continue right on the old country road, which leads us through beautiful orchards and apricot gardens. We cross the railway tracks to the right and then immediately turn left into the vineyards up to the site of the Venus of Willendorf. The lovely rest area at the Venus statue offers a magnificent view of the Danube and the surrounding vineyards. After a relaxing break, we reach Willendorf (the stamp station is located at the Venusium Museum – we go left at the creek and under the railway). We go right at the Willendorf creek into the Willendorf gorge with its abandoned stone terraces. After a short time, we take the left fork and follow the high path to the mountain village of Köfering, where we have a magnificent view of the Aggstein castle ruins on the opposite Danube bank. At the end of the village, we go right uphill to the Rosenmühle and then left into the forest. The beautiful forest path leads us to the old farm Schleinkhof, where we cross the Wachau World Heritage Trail. We then follow the so-called Schmuckstraße briefly uphill and through the forest down to Aggsbach Markt. Opposite the train station we reach the village, keep right, and at the parish church turn left and shortly thereafter arrive at the marketplace, where we comfortably end the stage.
Parking At the train station or the castle parking lot in Spitz or at the B3 near the campsite or the Venus Hall in Aggsbach Markt.
Getting there A1 to the Melk exit, then continue on the B3 to Spitz or Aggsbach Markt
Public transport The places are reachable by public transport seven days a week. Returning to the starting point of the hike is possible.Spitz and Aggsbach Markt are connected by bus line 715 Krems-Spitz-Melk or Melk-Spitz-Krems. On the south shore (bus line 720 Krems-Rossatz-Melk or Melk-Rossatz-Krems), buses run every two hours. The Spitzer Graben (bus line 718, Am Schuss-Mühldorf-Spitz or Spitz-Mühldorf-Am Schuss) is served every two hours: www.vor.atThe Wachau railway runs only on weekends and public holidays (three times daily): www.wachaubahn.atNextbike rental stations (EUR 1/hour) are located in Spitz and Aggsbach Markt, www.nextbike.atInformation about the ferry times of the Spitz-Arnsdorf ferry can be found here.
Editor’s tip The Venusium Museum (stamp station) in Willendorf is worth a visit; there are many other interesting themed and circular hiking trails in the Jauerling Nature Park.

Recommended period

Current weather in Spitz

2° to 9°

Today, 12.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed3,1 km/h

1° to 7°

Tomorrow, 13.02.2026

Cloudy

Wind speed5,1 km/h

Dining options/opening hours:

The most renowned and recommended gastronomy and accommodation establishments in the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau can be found at Best of Wachau, www.bestof-wachau.at

Cafe-Pub Donauwelle, Aggsbach Markt: open year-round Monday to Sunday, 02712/373.

In Spitz, there are several inns and cafés. Please note the shortened opening hours of Spitz gastronomy in winter. More info: www.spitz-wachau.at.

Wine taverns can be found in Spitz, Schwallenbach, Willendorf, and Aggsbach Markt. Please refer to the current wine tavern calendar on www.welterbesteig.at.