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The long-distance hiking trail Kremstal-Donau combines nature, cuisine, and culture, offering numerous excursion destinations: a hike that reflects the diversity of the region.
easy
Distance 96.1 km
Duration26:49 h
Ascent1,763 m
Descent1,763 m
Highest point635 m
Lowest point189 m
The versatile long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau runs a total of 98.4 kilometers between Wachau and Kamptal. Along the picturesque route, idyllic nature connects with fine cuisine and regional culture, crowned by numerous excursion destinations. From the magnificent Göttweig Abbey to the Senftenberg ruin, to wine experience worlds and forest educational trails – the hike offers plenty of interesting highlights. Divided into 15 easy to moderate stages, each four to 18 kilometers long, the hike is also ideal for families and sporty hiking novices. The hilly landscape can be explored by young and old alike and repeatedly entices with exciting stopovers. More time should be planned per stage so that the impressive sights along the way can be explored at a leisurely pace. For more details on the individual stages, all information is available for free download at www.kremstal.at.
Author’s recommendation
Plan enough time to visit the worthwhile excursion destinations in the region, for example, the Kunstmeile Krems with the Lower Austria State Gallery.
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
635 m
Lowest point
189 m
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Safety information
Please note the following tips and notes to make your hiking holiday a great experience:
Stay on the marked trails and wear mountain/hiking shoes.
Please do not leave your garbage 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.
Tips and suggestions
All information about the stages can be found at www.kremstal.at. The hiking map "Long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau" can be requested free of charge from Donau NÖ Tourismus GmbH by phone at 02713-30060-60 or downloaded from the brochure shop at www.donau.com/prospekte.
Public transport
From Vienna (Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof) to Krems: Travel time: approx. 1 hour From St. Pölten (Westbahn) to Krems: Travel time: approx. 30-45 minutes From Linz: Westbahn to St. Pölten, then continue by regional train to Krems
From Vienna via the A22 and the S5 to Krems. From the A1 West Autobahn from St. Pölten via the S33 to Krems. From the A1 West Autobahn to Melk and then on the B3 to Krems (through the Wachau).
Parking
In the parking garages of Krems city center. Please note the paid short-term parking system with zones in the city centers of Krems and Stein. More information can be found on the city of Krems homepage www.krems.gv.at
Coordinates
DD
48.412071, 15.601803
DMS
48°24'43.5"N 15°36'06.5"E
UTM
33U 544533 5362276
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Author’s map recommendations
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.
Equipment
We recommend the following equipment:
Hiking shoes
Backpack
Weatherproof clothing (e.g., rain protection)
Headwear
Sunscreen
Sufficient provisions (water, snack)
Hiking map long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau and/or mobile tour planner
