On the stage Stratzing – Droß, one eye-catcher follows the next. From lush vineyards over picturesque castles to imposing churches – amazement is guaranteed here.
easy
Distance 3.9 km
Duration1:00 h
Ascent87 m
Descent36 m
Highest point402 m
Lowest point328 m
The stage starts in the wine village of Stratzing on a plateau between the Danube, Krems river, and Kamp. The Stratzing cellar lane and the local Ice Age Trail already invite you to a first worthwhile detour there. Subsequently, the route leads through extensive vineyards and a shady forest section along the Stratzing stream. It then goes first to Priel, then onwards to the destination Droß. After the beautiful landscape views on the way, the Fatima pilgrimage church and the Renaissance castle Droß are real eye-catchers. In the St. George’s castle chapel, some of Austria's oldest frescoes can also be admired. With these incredible impressions, the impressive hike finally ends.
The St. George’s Castle Chapel is a small Romanesque building from the mid-12th century with some of the oldest frescoes in Austria. The key for it can be picked up during opening hours at the municipal office of Droß.
Author
Sabine Schwinn
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Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Safety information
Please note the following tips and notes so that your hiking holiday becomes a
pleasant experience:
Stay on marked paths and wear mountain/hiking boots
Please do not leave your litter on the trail
Carry sufficient provisions (water/snack) with you
Take the hiking map with you or use the free hiking app
Respect the sensitive habitats of plants and wildlife
Using the suggested routes is at your own risk and responsibility.
Tips and suggestions
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.
