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DUR 2: Oberbergern - Schenkenbrunn

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    The Dunkelsteinerwald Round (DUR), a total of 160 kilometers long, connects the most beautiful places in the Dunkelsteinerwald region in 9 stages (and 4 connecting paths). An incomparable enjoyment of nature and hiking. The second stage (DUR 2) leads from Oberbergern to Schenkenbrunn. All stages and connecting paths: www.dunkelsteinerwaldrunde.at.

    easy
    Distance 12.9 km
    3:33 h
    318 m
    150 m
    529 m
    301 m

    DUR 2 lets us immerse ourselves in the Wachau World Heritage site. Starting from Oberbergern, the path leads to the wine-growing town of Unterbergern. After leaving the town, we hike on forest and meadow paths to Schenkenbrunn.

    Author’s recommendation

    Book tip: In the Realm of the Unicorn - Fairy Tales and Legends from the Dunkelsteinerwald

    Available at www.dunkelsteinerwaldrunde.at.

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Landscape
    Highest point
    529 m
    Lowest point
    301 m
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    Rest stops

    Fam. Aschauer
    Unser G’schäft in Bergern
    Fam. Haiderer
    Weingut Fries

    Tips and suggestions

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    Letzte Aktualisierung: 07.10.2025

    Public transport

    Oberbergern: Regional bus line 489 Mon-Fri (Krems-Gansbach and return)

    Schenkenbrunn: Regional bus line 489 Mon-Fri (Krems-Gansbach and return)

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    Directions

    Oberbergern: A1 exit Melk, continue on B33 to Mautern (detour due to rockfall) and on the main road to Oberbergern;

    S33 exit Mautern and continue to Oberbergern

    Schenkenbrunn: A1 exit Melk, continue on B33 to Aggsbach-Dorf and on the state road L109 to Schenkenbrunn.

    Parking

    Parking is available at the village barn in Oberbergern and at the chapel in Schenkenbrunn.

    Coordinates

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    48.362641, 15.529897
    DMS
    48°21'45.5"N 15°31'47.6"E
    UTM
    33U 539250 5356743
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    Equipment

    Sturdy hiking boots, rain protection, sufficient drinks and food as well as a hiking map of Dunkelsteinerwald.

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    12.9 km
    Duration
    3:33 h
    Ascent
    318 m
    Descent
    150 m
    Highest point
    529 m
    Lowest point
    301 m
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