MTB Jauerling - Route 10 - Willendorf Loop | Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal

©Donau NÖ Tourismus/Barbara Elser

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 12,99 km
Duration: 2:00 h
Ascent: 588 m elevation gain
Descent: 588 m elevation gain

From Willendorf through Groisbach to Jauerling along romantic forest paths to Gießhübl. The return takes place via forest roads back to Willendorf, visit of the "Venus" find site and museum possible.

Starting point of the tour: Willendorf
Tour destination: Willendorf

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 12,99 km
Duration: 2:00 h
Ascent: 588 m elevation gain
Descent: 588 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point209 m
Highest point748 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops

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Description

The "Venus village" of Willendorf is the starting point of our tour and leads us via Groisbach along roads with little traffic to the Jauerling. From Zeißing we take a romantic forest path to Gießhübl, where we can admire an old fortified tower. From there, we return to Willendorf via forest paths, where we can visit the site where the "Venus of Willendorf" was found and the Venusium Museum.

Parking At the fire station in Willendorf.
Getting there A1 to Melk and via B3 to Willendorf or via S5 or S33 to Krems and via B3 to Willendorf.
Public transport Willendorf is accessible by bus line WL715 hourly from the Melk and Krems train stations, timetables: www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Visit the Venus of Willendorf find site or the Venusium museum. Plan a stop at the Gasthof zur Venus.

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Current weather in Willendorf in der Wachau

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Today, 12.02.2026

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