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Kremstal-Danube Long Distance Trail 13: Droß – Gföhl

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Quiet forests, tranquil forest paths and moving nature are the cornerstones of the hiking stage from Droß to Gföhl: A relaxed tour that feels like a holiday.

moderate
Distance 12.4 km
3:00 h
412 m
218 m
590 m
385 m

The Droß - Gföhl route starts directly in the centre of Droß and leads along idyllic forest and woodland paths to the Poberkreuz. It is possible to shorten the hike at this point and walk down to Senftenberg via Bannholz. However, the regular route continues towards the Duke's Table to the mighty granite boulders with incredible views: A picturesque view stretches here from the Kremstal to Göttweig Abbey and even far into the foothills of the Alps. Across the Hussite Cross, the hike finally leads to its destination in Gföhl. There, the baroque parish church of St. Andreas invites you to an impressive last stop and thus a fitting end to a relaxed hiking tour well worth seeing.

Author’s recommendation

Listed buildings and magnificent structures characterise Gföhl - especially the baroque Pfarrkirche St. Andreas.

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Author
Sabine Schwinn
Update: January 24, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
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Landscape
Highest point
590 m
Lowest point
385 m
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Track types

Asphalt 4.53%Dirt road 23.39%Forested/wild trail 27.35%Path 12.70%Road 31.74%Unknown 0.27%
Asphalt
0.6 km
Dirt road
2.9 km
Forested/wild trail
3.4 km
Path
1.6 km
Road
3.9 km
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0 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

Droß, Municipal office
Coordinates:
DD
48.464414, 15.572694
DMS
48°27'51.9"N 15°34'21.7"E
UTM
33U 542335 5368078
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Destination

Gföhl, Hauptplatz

Turn-by-turn directions

Opposite the castle entrance in Droß we follow the street "Im Geißeck", the Föhrenteichstraße until we reach the Sportplatzstraße where we turn left. 100 m after that, continue to the right, past the sports facility to the north until you reach the forest. Here you can take a detour to the idyllic Föhrenteich (no bathing). The route itself continues straight ahead through the forest, where we already reach the Poberkreuz. It is possible to shorten the tour here and hike down to Senftenberg via Bannholz. However, we stay on our main route and hike toward the duke's table to the mighty granite blocks. Pass the turnoff to the Schanzenriegel, always along the Senftenberg - Droß municipal border. After about 1 ½ hour, we reach the Öhlgrabenbach stream, which we follow upwards, and after another hour, we arrive at the Hussite cross. From there, head towards the city on Alte Langenloiser Straße. Attention, at the following roundabout, there are still no regulated protective paths for pedestrians! Langenloiser Straße takes us past the open-air swimming pool into the centre. Our stage ends at the parish church of St. Francis. Our stage ends at the parish church of St. Francis.

Public transport

Droß can be reached by train and bus.

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Directions

From Vienna: via A22 and S5, B 37 to Droß

From the west:  A1 and S33, B37 to Droß

Parking

Car park at the Droß municipal office

Coordinates

DD
48.464414, 15.572694
DMS
48°27'51.9"N 15°34'21.7"E
UTM
33U 542335 5368078
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Author’s map recommendations

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 12: Droß - Senftenberg (Abbreviation)
  • Kremstal-Danube Long Distance Trail 15: Senftenberg – Krems
  • Kremstal-Danube Long Distance Trail 10: Lengenfeld – Stratzing
  • Kremstal-Danube Long Distance Trail 11: Stratzing – Droß
  • Kremstal-Danube Long Distance Trail 01: Krems - Mautern
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
12.4 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
412 m
Descent
218 m
Highest point
590 m
Lowest point
385 m
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