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Ruine Hinterhaus in Spitz
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The approximately eight-kilometer-long hike takes us from the famous wine-growing town of Spitz through its vineyards and idyllic forest landscapes to the nature reserve and summit of Buchberg, where a species-rich nutrient-poor meadow with many valuable flowers (various orchids) awaits us. We then hike over the "Blue Cross" to the legendary "Red Gate," where we can end our hiking experience on a bench with a magnificent view of Spitz, Tausendeimerberg and the Danube, and with a visit to the numerous local wine taverns.
The hiking trail is uniformly and continuously marked with yellow signs.
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
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Highest point
689 m
Lowest point
221 m
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Rest stops
Weingut Gritsch „Hof in der Lauben”
Safety information
Emergency call mountain rescue Wachau: 140. We point out that the ascent to the summit of Buchberg is very steep.
Tips and suggestions
Numerous dining and overnight options in Spitz invite you to visit. Who has opened where and when can be found in the Online Wine Tavern Calendar. Especially recommended are the businesses of the quality initiative Best of Wachau. www.bestof-wachau.at
The Spitz Tourist Information at Mittergasse 3a, 3620 Spitz a. d. Danube - on the Danube waterfront B3, T: +43(2713)2363, www.spitz-wachau.com is happy to assist with questions.
Public transport
Spitz can be reached by bus line 715 hourly from Melk and Krems railway stations, timetables: www.vor.at. A detailed timetable "Mobility in the Wachau" is available from Donau Niederösterreich Tourism. With the Wachau Railway, operating between April and November, Spitz is reachable from Emmersdorf or Krems: www.noevog.at. Other arrival and departure options: the Danube shipping www.ddsg-blue-danube.at. A Nextbike rental station (€ 1.-/hour) is located at the Spitz train station. Info at www.nextbike.at
Directions
A1 to Melk and via B3 to Spitz or via S5 or S33 to Krems and via B3 to Spitz.
Parking
Danube waterfront, train station or Schloss Spitz
Coordinates
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48.365776, 15.413977
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48°21'56.8"N 15°24'50.3"E
UTM
33U 530661 5357038
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Equipment
Hiking boots, rainproof clothing, drinking water, as well as the Wachau hiking map are available from Donau Niederösterreich Tourism, www.wachau.at
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Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
7.4 km
Duration
2:51 h
Ascent
468 m
Descent
468 m
Highest point
689 m
Lowest point
221 m
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