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The Dunkelsteinerwald Round (DUR), a total of 160 kilometers long, connects the most beautiful places of the Dunkelsteinerwald region in a total of 9 stages (and 4 connecting paths). An incomparable natural and hiking experience. The fourth stage (DUR 4) leads from Maria Langegg to Aggsbach-Dorf. You can find all stages and connecting paths at www.dunkelsteinerwaldrunde.at.
easy
Distance 9.5 km
Duration2:56 h
Ascent258 m
Descent537 m
Highest point594 m
Lowest point214 m
From the pilgrimage site Maria Langegg, this DUR leads us along the Way of St. James to the Aggstein Castle ruins. We descend via the Eselsteig. At the first opportunity, we cross the road and continue hiking towards Aggsbach-Dorf.
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Book tip: In the Realm of the Unicorn - Fairy Tales and Legends from the Dunkelsteinerwald
Available at www.dunkelsteinerwaldrunde.at.
Author
Stefanie Dornstauder
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
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594 m
Lowest point
214 m
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Public transport
Maria Langegg: Regional bus line 489 to Krems or Gansbach
Aggsbach-Dorf: Regional bus line 720 to Melk or Krems
Directions
Maria Langegg: A1 to Melk, then B33 towards Krems to Aggsbach-Dorf, turn onto L162 and then continue on L109 to Maria Langegg.
Aggsbach-Dorf: A1 Melk exit, continue on B33 to Aggsbach-Dorf
Parking
Parking is available in Maria Langegg and at the Aggsbach Charterhouse.
Coordinates
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48.322241, 15.451933
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48°19'20.1"N 15°27'07.0"E
UTM
33U 533501 5352215
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Equipment
Sturdy hiking boots, rain protection, sufficient drinks and food as well as a Dunkelsteinerwald hiking map.
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Similar routes nearby
Apricot Hiking Trail Aggstein
Köferinger-Rundweg
Willendorf circular route
DUR 3: Schenkenbrunn - Maria Langegg
DUR 5: Aggsbach-Dorf - Gerolding
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
9.5 km
Duration
2:56 h
Ascent
258 m
Descent
537 m
Highest point
594 m
Lowest point
214 m
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