Dürnstein City Gate – Wachau Vineyards Route loop from Unterloiben

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Dürnstein City Gate – Wachau Vineyards Route loop from Unterloiben

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Dürnstein City Gate – Wachau Vineyards Route loop from Unterloiben

04:29

66.8km

970m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.95 km

View of historic Dürnstein

Highlight • Historical Site

As a tourist destination, one of the most famous places in the Wachau and also in Austria. Even when you're passing through 🚴🏻‍♂️ you should take a little time for this great place.

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2.02 km

Dürnstein City Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice little place, worth a long break

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2.38 km

Dürnstein Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

The history of Dürnstein Abbey
In 1372 a chapel was built in Dürnstein dedicated to the Mother of God Mary, St. Andrew, St. Lawrence and all the saints. The widow …

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11.3 km

Vineyards Near St. Michael

Highlight • Natural

The Danube Cycle Path through the Wachau is one of the most beautiful cycling routes in Europe. History, culture and nature are very close to each other in this enchanting …

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11.7 km

St. Michael's Fortified Church in the Wachau

Highlight • Religious Site

The (restored) ossuary in the St. Michael cemetery, right next to the church, is well worth seeing. A small window gives a good view of the interior with the incredible …

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13.7 km

Spitz on the Danube

Highlight • Settlement

Spitz an der Donau is one of the most picturesque villages in the Wachau and an absolute must for any visitor to the region. It is located directly on the …

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51.3 km

Mountain Pass

61.1 km

The route, with moderate climbs, leads directly through the vineyards. The Danube flows some distance from the cycle path in this section, a little further down in the valley. A magnificent sight, with very, very beautiful scenery. 👌

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61.6 km

Wachau Vineyard Terraces

Highlight • Structure

This section is a highlight of any cycling tour along the Danube – not only because of the impressive ruins where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned, but also because …

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66.8 km

End point

Train Station

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