MTB Jauerling - Route 13 - Katzental loop | Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal

©Donau NÖ Tourismus/Barbara Elser

Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 44,29 km
Duration: 5:50 h
Ascent: 1451 m elevation gain
Descent: 1451 m elevation gain

ATTENTION: Due to logging operations, the ski lift road to Jauerling is closed until the end of October 2025! This route excites ambitious mountain bikers. From Maria Laach to Hochjauerling, over the romantic Heuweg to Spitz, past the Nonnersdorfer Cross with constant views of the Danube on the way back.

Starting point of the tour: Maria Laach
Tour destination: Maria Laach

Difficulty: Difficult
Distance: 44,29 km
Duration: 5:50 h
Ascent: 1451 m elevation gain
Descent: 1451 m elevation gain

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

Lowest point204 m
Highest point951 m

Round tour
Nice views
With refreshment stops

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Description

From the pilgrimage site of Maria Laach, we cycle to Hochjauerling, where we can enjoy the entire panorama of the Danube valley. We take the wild and romantic hay path to the wine village of Spitz and from there along the Danube to Schwallenbach. Now we take the unsurfaced country road to Gießhübl, where we can admire a medieval fortified tower. Once back in Maria Laach, we ride along forest roads to the Nonnersdorfer Kreuz and from there back to Maria Laach via quiet villages and paths that repeatedly offer views of the Danube valley.

Parking Maria Laach, marketplace.
Getting there Take the A1 to Melk, then the B3 to Schallemmersdorf; turn left here and follow the road to Maria Laach.
Public transport Maria Laach is easily accessible by public bus. You can find the bus schedule at www.vor.at
Editor’s tip The gastronomy businesses in Maria Laach and in Spitz look forward to your visit. Who is open when and where is shown in the online winery calendar.The farm shop in the town center of Maria Laach exclusively offers products from the Nature Park producers and is open 24/7.

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Current weather in Maria Laach am Jauerling

5° to 8°

Today, 12.02.2026

Light rain shower

Wind speed2,6 km/h

2° to 7°

Tomorrow, 13.02.2026

Cloudy

Wind speed5,6 km/h