DUR 3: Schenkenbrunn - Maria Langegg | Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 9,20 km
Duration: 3:00 h
Ascent: 268 m elevation gain
Descent: 287 m elevation gain

The Dunkelsteinerwald Round (DUR), totaling 160 kilometers, connects the most beautiful spots of the Dunkelsteinerwald region in 9 stages (and 4 connecting routes). An incomparable nature and hiking experience. The third stage (DUR 3) leads from Schenkenbrunn to Maria Langegg. All stages and connecting routes: www.dunkelsteinerwaldrunde.at. NOTE route change: Detour from Scheiblwies towards Aggsbach on the state road due to numerous fallen trees.

Starting point of the tour: Schenkenbrunn chapel
Tour destination: Maria Langegg monastery

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 9,20 km
Duration: 3:00 h
Ascent: 268 m elevation gain
Descent: 287 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
4/6
Overall experience:
4/6
Scenery:
3/6

Lowest point304 m
Highest point559 m

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Description

DUR 3 takes us from Schenkenbrunn along meadows and fields to Geyersberg and Scheibelwies. After Scheibelwies, we hike on a state road that is unique. Amid dense mixed forests, this only partially paved road leads towards Maria Langegg. It probably originates from Roman times.

Equipment Sturdy hiking shoes, rain protection, sufficient drinks and food, as well as the Dunkelsteinerwald hiking map.
Route description Our route leads us from the chapel in Schenkenbrunn gently uphill along the road towards Maria Langegg. After a few meters, we turn right and follow the path to the town sign, where we keep left and follow the path to the next junction. Here we hike left and our DUR leads us downhill along the forest edge to the state road, which we cross. We follow the path and reach Geyersberg, where we turn left at the state road and head towards Scheibelwies. At the end of the village of Geyersberg, a look at the Celtic stone circle is worthwhile. Upon arrival in Scheibelwies, we go left past the village along the state road until we reach a sharp left curve. Here begins the aforementioned historic state road, which we follow to the hiking path junction to Maria Langegg. Here we should take a deep breath again before tackling the steep ascent that leads us along the Stations of the Cross directly to the Maria Langegg monastery. Here we can rest our legs by visiting the pilgrimage church.
Parking Parking is available near the chapel in Schenkenbrunn and in Maria Langegg.
Getting there Schenkenbrunn: A1 exit Melk, continue on B33 to Aggsbach-Dorf and on the state road L109 to Schenkenbrunn.Maria Langegg: A1 to Melk, continue on B33 towards Krems until Aggsbach-Dorf, turn onto L162 and continue on L109 to Maria Langegg.
Public transport Schenkenbrunn: Regional bus line 489 to Gansbach or Krems via Maria LangeggMaria Langegg: Regional bus line 489 to Gansbach or Krems via Schenkenbrunn
Editor’s tip Book tip: In the Realm of the Unicorn - Fairy Tales and Legends from the DunkelsteinerwaldAvailable at www.dunkelsteinerwaldrunde.at.

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