Jauerling round 02: Aggsbach Markt-Maria Laach

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 6,79 km
Duration: 2:30 h
Ascent: 428 m elevation gain
Descent: 47 m elevation gain

On our hike from Aggsbach Markt to Maria Laach, we pass beautiful forests and meadows and lonely hamlets and hike up to the Jauerling plateau.

Starting point of the tour: Aggsbach Markt, market square
Tour destination: Maria Laach, market square

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 6,79 km
Duration: 2:30 h
Ascent: 428 m elevation gain
Descent: 47 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
3/6
Overall experience:
5/6
Scenery:
6/6

Lowest point208 m
Highest point596 m

Nice views
With refreshment stops

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Description

Jauerling loop: From Aggsbach Markt to Maria Laach

From Aggsbach Markt, our route leads up to the Bireben plateau and on through the Schildgraben to Seeb. We hike through the hamlets of Schlaubing and Litzendorf to Kreuzstöckerl, where we can take a nice rest. After a visit to the Gothic pilgrimage church and the Kerblerhaus, we end the stage at the market square in Maria Laach.

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Equipment Sturdy hiking boots, rain protection, sufficient drinks and provisions
Route description In Aggsbach Markt, we follow the main road uphill towards Jauerling. Shortly before the town’s end, we turn right and hike up to the Bireben plateau. At the end of the plateau, we enter the Schildgraben, which leads us up to Seeb. We pass the Seeber biotope, cross the road, and then hike on a farm road to the hamlet Schlaubing. In the village, we keep right and, at the next intersection, follow the right branch towards Litzendorf, where we meet the Wachau World Heritage Trail. At the first house in the village, we go left up to the Litzendorf Kreuzstöckerl, where we can take a comfortable break. Our path then leads down to the main road, which we cross, and we continue to the left past the cemetery to the market square of Maria Laach. After visiting the impressive Gothic pilgrimage church with a six-fingered Madonna and the picturesque Kerblerhaus, we end the stage in a relaxed way.
Parking At the B3 near the campsite or the Venussaal in Aggsbach Markt or at the market square in Maria Laach.
Getting there A1 to the Melk exit, continue on the B3 to Aggsbach Markt or Maria Laach
Public transport Unfortunately, the places are not directly connected by public transport. For the return trip to the starting point, we recommend the Bernhardt taxi company from Spitz, tel.: 02713/2222Travel to Aggsbach Markt is possible with the Wachau buses (WL 715 Krems-Spitz-Melk or Melk-Spitz-Krems) from the train stations Melk or Krems, www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Recommended is the 24/7 farm shop in Maria Laach in the Kerblerhaus in the town center, open around the clock and daily with fine regional delicacies (for the hearty hiking snack) and souvenirs produced around the Jauerling. Furthermore: outdoor seating area, children's play and coffee cornerThere are many interesting themed and circular hiking trails in the Jauerling Nature Park.

Recommended period

Dining options/opening hours

The most renowned and recommended gastronomy and accommodation businesses in the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau can be found at Best of Wachau. www.bestof-wachau.at

In Maria Laach, only the guesthouse "Zur Weißen Rose" (Fam. Busch, stamp station) at the market square is open in winter, www.weisse-rose.cc; 02712/8271, closed on Monday.

Guesthouse/Hotel Grüner Baum, Maria Laach: open daily from early April to late October, www.hotel-ringl-wachau.at Tel: 02712 8303. Closed in winter.

Cafe-Pub Donauwelle, Aggsbach Markt: open year-round Mon-Sun, 02712/373.

The only wine tavern is located in Aggsbach Markt: family Kurz. In Willendorf, there is also the Heurigen Rudolf Schrutz, tel. 02712/543. Please observe the current wine tavern calendar on www.welterbesteig.at.

Accommodation is available in Aggsbach Markt and Maria Laach.

Letzte Änderung: 25 Feb 2026