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Kremstal-Danube Long Distance Trail 06: Gedersdorf - Rohrendorf (Abbreviation)

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  • Gedersdorf im Kremstal
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The hiking stage Gedersdorf - Rohrendorf convinces with fantastic landscapes and wine as far as the eye can see: An absolute must for all sports-minded wine lovers.

moderate
Distance 3.8 km
1:00 h
59 m
60 m
249 m
195 m

The hike leads through terraced vineyards from Gedersdorf to the Rohrendorfer Kellergasse. The impressive landscape along the route is the programme here, as the tour offers extensive vineyards and the best regional wine to taste. After all, the destination Rohrendorf near Krems is a traditional site of vine culture - viticulture has been practised there for more than 1,000 years. This Rohrendorfer Kellergasse is also the longest of its kind in Austria and attracts wine lovers worldwide with 72 press houses and cellar tubes. Once you have reached your destination, it is worth visiting one or two wine taverns to round off the enjoyable hike.

Catering Tip: The short distance is well-suited for relaxed hikers and families with children. Once you have arrived in Rohrendorf, you can fill your hiking backpack at Nah&Frisch Markt Ebner with some regional delicacies at the Link (MO-FR 6-12:30 and 15-18 hrs, SA 6:30-12 hrs) if you decide to make your way back on foot as well. Enjoying a delicious snack and regional wines at one of the numerous Heurigen establishments is recommended. You can find out which Heuriger is open in the Online Heurigen Calendar. The more comfortable way is to take the ÖBB back to Gedersdorf station.

Author’s recommendation

Rohrendorfer Kellergasse stretches over 1,650 m and is thus the longest Kellergasse in Austria. Here visitors will find 72 press houses and cellar tubes, some cellars dating back to the 14th/15th century and dug by monasteries, convents or manor houses into the soft loess soil or painstakingly into the solid conglomerate rock. With some luck, you can enjoy the best wines and Heurigen delicacies with an open cellar door on a vineyard terrace with a view of Göttweig.

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Sabine Schwinn
Update: January 23, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
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Landscape
Highest point
249 m
Lowest point
195 m
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Track types

Asphalt 81.95%Road 18.05%
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3.1 km
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0.7 km
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Safety information

Please note the following tips and advice to ensure that your hiking holiday is a beautiful experience: 

  • Stay on the marked trails and wear mountain/hiking boots.
  • Please do not leave your rubbish along the path.
  • Carry enough food (water/snacks) with you.
  • Take the hiking map with you or use the free hiking app.
  • Respect the sensitive habitats of flora and fauna.

Tips and hints

All information about the stages can be found at www.kremstal.at . The "Kremstal-Donau long-distance hiking trail" hiking map can be requested free of charge from Donau NÖ Tourismus GmbH by telephone on 02713-30060-60 or downloaded from the brochure shop at www.donau.com/brochure will.

Start

Gedersdorf, filial church
Coordinates:
DD
48.433621, 15.687360
DMS
48°26'01.0"N 15°41'14.5"E
UTM
33U 550842 5364725
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Destination

Rohrendorf village centre, next to the church

Turn-by-turn directions

From Gedersdorf, we have the option of hiking back to Krems via Rohrendorf, or continuing on to Langenlois. From the centre of the village, we walk about 500 m in a northerly direction. On the hiking route with the destination Krems, we turn left after the wine tavern Rohrhofer, past the wine press, into Leithenweg. Some well-known vineyards, such as Eben, Schnabl, Neusiedeln, are now on their way. Behind the Lenz Moser winery, the trail descends along numerous cellars to the main road, which we must cross to reach the centre of Rohrendorf.

Public transport

Gedersdorf is easy to reach both by public transport and by train.

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Directions

Follow A22 to Stockerauer Schnellstraße/Austrian Romantic Road/S5 in Lower Austria, and take exit Jettsdorf on S5.

Or:

Follow A1 and S33 to Stockerauer Schnellstraße/Austrian Romantic Road/S5 in Lower Austria, leave S33

Parking

Gedersdorf village centre, branch church

Coordinates

DD
48.433621, 15.687360
DMS
48°26'01.0"N 15°41'14.5"E
UTM
33U 550842 5364725
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Equipment

Sturdy hiking shoes, rain protection, sufficient food and drink, as well as a hiking map Kremstal-Donau and possibly a wine tavern calendar.

Similar routes nearby

  • Kremstal-Danube Long Distance Trail 08: Gedersdorf – Langenlois
  • Kremstal-Danube Long Distance Trail 07: Rohrendorf - Krems (Abbreviation)
  • Kremstal-Danube Long Distance Trail 09: Langenlois – Lengenfeld
  • Kremstal-Danube Long Distance Trail 05: Hollenburg – Gedersdorf
  • Kremstal-Danube Long Distance Trail 11: Stratzing – Droß
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
3.8 km
Duration
1:00 h
Ascent
59 m
Descent
60 m
Highest point
249 m
Lowest point
195 m
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