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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.
moderate
Distance 16.7 km
Duration5:30 h
Ascent620 m
Descent635 m
Highest point524 m
Lowest point204 m
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.
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.
Author
Silvia Roland-NP Jauerling
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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.
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.at
The Wachau railway runs only on weekends and public holidays (three times daily): www.wachaubahn.at
Nextbike rental stations (EUR 1/hour) are located in Spitz and Aggsbach Markt, www.nextbike.at
Information about the ferry times of the Spitz-Arnsdorf ferry can be found here.
Directions
A1 to the Melk exit, then continue on the B3 to Spitz or Aggsbach Markt
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.
Coordinates
DD
48.365685, 15.414044
DMS
48°21'56.5"N 15°24'50.6"E
UTM
33U 530666 5357028
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
Sturdy hiking shoes, rain protection, sufficient drinks and provisions.
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language
