Long-Distance Trail Kremstal-Donau 04: Paudorf - Hollenburg

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 9,31 km
Duration: 3:10 h
Ascent: 97 m elevation gain
Descent: 161 m elevation gain

Where culinary delight and a dreamlike vineyard panorama meet, the hiking stage Paudorf – Hollenburg begins.

Starting point of the tour: Center of Paudorf, marketplace
Tour destination: Center of Hollenburg

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 9,31 km
Duration: 3:10 h
Ascent: 97 m elevation gain
Descent: 161 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
2/6
Overall experience:
3/6
Scenery:
4/6

Lowest point191 m
Highest point428 m

Stage tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus
Suitable for families and children

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Description

The hike from Paudorf to Hollenburg starts directly in the center of Paudorf. From there it goes on the impressive Sculpture Trail towards the destination. In addition to the unique wooden sculptures along the path, there are also wonderful viewpoints overlooking the entire wine region. The Wilhelm Kienzl Museum invites you to a first cozy stop. A few kilometers further, in Höbenbach, the well-known cellar lane calls for a well-deserved break with its Heurigen. Culinary delicacies to feast on and delicious Kremstal DAC wines from the region provide the necessary refreshment. Via the charming center of Krustetten, it then goes to the stage destination in Hollenburg. The special feature of this hike lies in the way: Heurigen and wineries enable a particularly enjoyable and cozy route that will certainly not be forgotten quickly.

Equipment Recommended equipment:Hiking bootsBackpackWeatherproof clothing (e.g. rain protection)HeadgearSun protectionsufficient provisions (water, snacks)Hiking map Long-Distance Trail Kremstal-Donau and/or mobile tour planner
Route description From the center of Paudorf, the country road can be easily crossed via an underpass. From now on, we hike along the Sculpture Trail, which dates back to the International Wood Sculpture Symposium 1997, past the Umgehendes Cross to Höbenbach. Almost along the way lies the Hellerhof, which houses the Kienzl Museum. The Höbenbach stream up to the namesake village Höbenbach is our companion. Upon arrival, we meet the cellar lane directly. We pass it on the left, across the village square to Setzenweg where we turn right, past the Dockner winery, merging into the Güterweg, which takes us to Krustetten. At the Weißes Kreuz, we have already reached the village, which we walk through on Hollenburger Straße, passing some Heurigen. At the end of the village, our path turns left through Ried Hopfengrund and Glockenberg until we reach Kleedorf. At Federal Road 43, we leave it again immediately and walk along Wehingerweg through the settlement towards the private clinic. However, we do not go to the clinic, but take Krustettner Straße to Lumpazi-Bräu. Shortly afterwards, stairs lead us down to a path that brings us almost without traffic to the destination of our third stage, the center of Hollenburg.
Parking Center of Paudorf, marketplace
Getting there Motorway A1 (West Motorway) - exit Krems, on expressway S 33 towards Krems - exit Göttweigor A22 and S5
Public transport By ÖBB to Paudorf stationSchedule ÖBB
Editor’s tip Enjoy your hike also culinarily! In the Kremstal, the Heurigen culture has a great tradition, and you can enjoy regional delicacies in the glass and on the plate. The Kremstal DAC stands for spicy Grüner Veltliners and elegant, mineral Rieslings. When and where "aus'gsteckt is'" you can find out in the Heurigen Calendar!

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Current weather in Paudorf

3° to 9°

Today, 12.02.2026

Cloudy

Wind speed2,2 km/h

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Tomorrow, 13.02.2026

Cloudy

Wind speed4,1 km/h

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.