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Cycling for Family - Cycling in the Wachau Valley

Family Bicycle Tours · Donau-Niederösterreich
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    Probably the most exciting and beautiful 25 kilometres of the Danube Cycle Path are perfect for a varied family cycle trip.

    easy
    Distance 22.2 km
    1:30 h
    40 m
    38 m
    220 m
    195 m

    Great adventure playgrounds, beautiful bathing spots, romantic villages, imposing castle ruins, a really interesting maritime museum and plenty of opportunities to take a break along the way. Tip: Take the ferry to the other bank and return by boat or train.

    Information about the boat trip at www.ddsg-blue-danube.at 
    All information and timetable for the Wachau railway at www.noevog.at  

    Author’s recommendation

    The exciting history of historic Danube navigation before the invention of the steam engine is on display at the Spitz Maritime Museum. Special guided tours for children and families! www.schifffahrtsmuseum-spitz.at     

    Hike to the Hinterhaus ruins: Many legends and tales surround the Hinterhaus ruins. It is said to be haunted to this day! Great panoramic view of the Danube valley, the Wachau and Spitz. Even better terrain for family games of knights and robbers!The starting point is the car park at the Maritime Museum, from there it's an easy 15-20 minute walk slightly uphill to the ruins.

    Guided tours for children at Dürnstein Abbey: a chain of different coloured beads is used to explain the most important dates and stages from the foundation of the abbey to the present day. www.stiftduernstein.at 

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    Update: June 03, 2025
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    220 m
    Lowest point
    195 m
    Best time of year
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    Track types

    Asphalt 56.05%Dirt road 0.62%Path 4.24%Road 32.64%Unknown 6.42%
    Asphalt
    12.4 km
    Dirt road
    139 m
    Path
    942 m
    Road
    7.2 km
    Unknown
    1.4 km
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    Rest stops

    Prandtauerhof - Weingut Holzapfel

    Safety information

    The roller ferries between Spitz-Arnsdorf and Weißenkirchen-St. Lorenz operate from April to October. The motorised ferry in Dürnstein-Rossatz also takes you quickly and reliably to the other bank of the Danube. www.wachau.at/anreise 
    Wachau Douristik Bernhardt in Spitz also offers bike hire for children's bikes from the age of 6 and bike transport. www.wachau-touristik.at  

    Tips and suggestions

    We recommend the Best of Wachau establishments for refreshments and overnight stays: www.bestof-wachau.at  Some of them are located in Spitz.

    Donau Niederösterreich Tourismus GmbH
    Regional Office Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal
    Schlossgasse 3, 3620 Spitz
    Phone +43 2713 300 60 60
    www.wachau.at  www.niederoesterreich.at  

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Accessible by train and bus
    Spitz is connected to Melk and Krems by bus line 715 (Krems-Dürnstein-Weißenkirchen-Spitz-Aggsbach Markt-Emmersdorf-Bahnhof Melk) every hour, seven days a week, www.vor.at   

    The Wachau Railway runs at weekends and on public holidays during the low season and daily during the summer season: www.wachaubahn.at  

    Directions

    Take the A1 motorway to the Melk exit, continue on the B3 directly to Spitz. 

    Parking

    Free parking at the Donaulände, at Spitz Castle, at the railway station or at the Maritime Museum.

    Coordinates

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    48.362678, 15.417557
    DMS
    48°21'45.6"N 15°25'03.2"E
    UTM
    33U 530928 5356695
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

    Danube Cycle Route Followers available from Donau NÖ Tourismus GmbH, 3620 Spitz, Schlossgasse 3, Tel: +43 2713 300 60 60 urlaub@donau.com www.wachau.at  

    Equipment

    Don't forget your cycling helmet and drinks!

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    22.2 km
    Duration
    1:30 h
    Ascent
    40 m
    Descent
    38 m
    Highest point
    220 m
    Lowest point
    195 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly Cultural/historical interest

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