Dürnstein City Gate – Danube Valley in the Wachau loop from Aggsbach Markt

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Dürnstein City Gate – Danube Valley in the Wachau loop from Aggsbach Markt

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Dürnstein City Gate – Danube Valley in the Wachau loop from Aggsbach Markt

09:15

159km

730m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 8.36 km for 247 m

Open: • November-March, Monday-Friday: 6:15 AM-11:15 AM & 3:30 PM-6:00 PM • April, Monday-Friday: 6:15 AM-6:00 PM • April, Saturday & Sunday: 8:15 AM-6:00 PM • May-September, Monday-Friday: 6:15 AM-7:00 PM • May-September, Saturday-Sunday: 8:15 AM-7:30 PM • October, Monday-Friday: 6:15 AM-6:00 PM • October, Saturday-Sunday: 8:15 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.18 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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9.69 km

Beach

18.3 km

Ferry Landing with View of Dürnstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

Because everything is there! Cool tours, culture, mountains, good food and best wine.

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18.9 km

Dürnstein City Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice little place, worth a long break

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19.7 km

View of Dürnstein

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From here you have a great view over the Danube to Dürnstein, easy to recognize by the blue tower of the collegiate church. The ruin Dürnstein towers over the town.

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25.5 km

Janaburg

Castle

29.5 km

Fladnitz

Lake

50.0 km

Danube Riverside Path in the Wachau

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycle path is closed for re-inovation.

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57.4 km

Danube Valley in the Wachau

Highlight • River

The Danube Valley in the Wachau region is an absolute highlight and rightly a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A tour through this area is an unforgettable experience: I've driven the …

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61.8 km

View of Schönbühel Castle

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Schönbühel Castle is located below Melk on the right bank of the Danube in the Lower Austrian municipality of Schönbühel-Aggsbach.
The castle was built at the beginning of the 12th …

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69.9 km

Donausee Weitenegg

Lake

109 km

Grein Marina

Highlight • Settlement

A beautiful little town worth seeing with a lovely market square. Small cafes invite you to take a break in an idyllic atmosphere!

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159 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

109 km

19.7 km

14.5 km

8.03 km

5.48 km

1.88 km

747 m

182 m

Surfaces

154 km

2.79 km

904 m

863 m

826 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

7°C

2°C

43 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

May 13, 2025,44. Tag Mauternbach - Mitterkirchen

Our quad driver, Rudi, visited us yesterday, and he will be joining us tomorrow as well. Today, in bright sunshine and a light tailwind, we cycled along the left bank. For a short stretch, we followed the quiet road, then the route led us through orchards and vineyards.

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