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The villages of Emmersdorf, unique panoramic views, the imperial Schloss Luberegg, the Danube and waterfront promenades await us on the ten-kilometre stage - the baroque Melk Abbey is always visible.
easy
Distance 10.1 km
Duration2:44 h
Ascent177 m
Descent176 m
Highest point382 m
Lowest point206 m
World Heritage Trail Wachau: From Emmersdorf to Melk
The stage from Emmersdorf to Melk takes us up to the village of Rantenberg, where a fantastic panoramic view awaits us. We then continue downhill to Schloss Luberegg (a Heuriger and restaurant) and the Danube. On the island Luberegg, we reach the Melk Danube power plant, cross the river and reach Löweninsel and finally the old town of Melk.
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Fun and enjoyment at the Wachau donkey adventure! Information from Ms. Anita Brunner, Tel. 0660/39 11 465, at Pömling 13, 3644 Emmersdorf. www.eselabenteuer.com
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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.
Landscape
Highest point
382 m
Lowest point
206 m
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Safety information
Mountaineering emergency Wachau:140
Tips and suggestions
For places to stop and accommodation, we recommend Best of Wachau businesses: www.bestof-Wachau.at. Best of Wachau businesses are located in Emmersdorf and Melk.
Haferkast`n: open daily from 4 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 3 p.m., closed January, February and March, www.pichler-wachau.com; Tel. 02752/71777.
For easy and convenient planning of routes, we recommend the Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal app. Simply download for Android or iPhone.
Public transport
The places can be reached by public transport seven days a week. Returning to the starting point of the hike is possible.
On the north bank of the Wachau, line 715 runs Krems-Spitz-Melk or Melk-Spitz-Krems. This line connects Melk station (Westbahn) with the station in Krems (Franz-Josefs-Bahn). On the south bank, bus line 720 runs from Krems-Mautern-Rossatz-Melk or Melk-Rossatz-Mautern-Krems. www.vor.at
The Wachau railway only runs on weekends and public holidays (three times daily): www.wachaubahn.at
Rental bike stations Nextbike (EUR 1/hour) are located in Emmersdorf and Melk, www.nextbike.at
Directions
A1 to Melk exit, then continue on B3 to Melk or B3 and B3a to Emmersdorf
Parking
Car parks at the ship docking points on the Danube in Emmersdorf and in Melk
Coordinates
DD
48.241112, 15.336455
DMS
48°14'28.0"N 15°20'11.2"E
UTM
33U 524980 5343154
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
Solid hiking shoes, rain protection, sufficient drinks and snacks as well as the Wachau hiking map and a Heurigen calendar. An equipment list can be found at www.welterbesteig.at under the category Service/Tips.
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