Long-distance path Kremstal-Donau 11: Stratzing - Droß

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 3,85 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 87 m elevation gain
Descent: 36 m elevation gain

On the stage Stratzing – Droß, one eye-catcher follows the next. From lush vineyards over picturesque castles to imposing churches – amazement is guaranteed here.

Starting point of the tour: Stratzing, municipal office
Tour destination: Droß, municipal office

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 3,85 km
Duration: :hour h
Ascent: 87 m elevation gain
Descent: 36 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
2/6
Overall experience:
3/6
Scenery:
3/6

Lowest point328 m
Highest point402 m

Stage tour
With refreshment stops
Suitable for families and children

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Description

The stage starts in the wine village of Stratzing on a plateau between the Danube, Krems river, and Kamp. The Stratzing cellar lane and the local Ice Age Trail already invite you to a first worthwhile detour there. Subsequently, the route leads through extensive vineyards and a shady forest section along the Stratzing stream. It then goes first to Priel, then onwards to the destination Droß. After the beautiful landscape views on the way, the Fatima pilgrimage church and the Renaissance castle Droß are real eye-catchers. In the St. George’s castle chapel, some of Austria's oldest frescoes can also be admired. With these incredible impressions, the impressive hike finally ends.

Equipment Hiking bootsBackpackWeatherproof clothing (e.g. rain protection)HeadgearSun protectionSufficient provision (water, snack)Hiking map Long-distance path Kremstal-Donau and/or mobile route planner
Route description From the Stratzing municipal office, we walk a short distance down the Lower Main Street where we then turn right into Hollerzeile. Passing the parish church of St. Nicholas, we come to the cemetery, stop and turn left, and after about 200 m reach the playground. We continue straight ahead, past the vineyards Sunogeln and Hochsatzen, hike through a shady forest section along the Stratzing stream and then reach the village of Priel. At the state road, we turn right, then cross it heading north until we reach the horse paddock. Upon arrival there, we go right and immediately left again. Arriving at the main street of Droß, we reach the Schlossstraße going northwest and subsequently the municipal office as our destination.
Parking Stratzing, Main Street
Getting there From Vienna: via A22 and S5, B37 to DroßFrom the west: A1 and S33, B37 to Droß
Public transport Stratzing is accessible by train and bus.Schedule inquiry ÖBBSchedule inquiry Transport region Eastern region VOR
Editor’s tip The Pilgrimage Church of Our Lady of Fatima in Droß commemorates the Marian apparition in Fatima in 1917.The St. George’s Castle Chapel is a small Romanesque building from the mid-12th century with some of the oldest frescoes in Austria. The key for it can be picked up during opening hours at the municipal office of Droß.

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Current weather in Stratzing

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Today, 11.02.2026

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Tomorrow, 12.02.2026

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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.