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Vogelbergsteig and Dürnstein castle ruins tour

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Vogelbergsteig and Dürnstein castle ruins tour

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Vogelbergsteig and Dürnstein castle ruins tour

02:31

5.89km

330m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 7, 2024

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 468 m for 1.60 km

After 2.59 km for 202 m

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2.17 km

Vogelbergsteig Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Vogelbergsteig is a challenging hike from Dürnstein to the historic Dürnstein Castle ruins. During the ascent, you will enjoy an impressive panoramic view of Dürnstein and the surrounding landscape. Worthwhile viewpoints include the protruding rock pulpit of the Vogelberg and the Starhembergwarte on the summit of the Schlossberg. The ascent on the Vogelbergsteig is interesting due to many different path sections, but challenging due to the relatively steep incline. The route offers varied sections, but is partly steep and secured by chains over a gneiss slab in the last third. It is not recommended to traverse it in icy or snowy conditions.

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2.27 km

Dürnstein Pulpit

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Connoisseurs consider the pulpit - a plateau on a rock on Vogelberg near Dürnstein - one of the most beautiful vantage points in the Danube Valley with a breathtaking view over the Wachau.

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Dürnstein Castle Ruins

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The castle ruins were built above the town of the same name in Dürnstein in the 12th century. The castle is known thanks to a famous prisoner: The English King Richard the Lionheart was held here from December 1192 to March 1193 after the return of his third crusade and then passed on to the German Emperor Heinrich VI. delivered. A themed trail runs around the castle ruins that tells you more about the history.

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5.33 km

Dürnstein Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

From Dürnstein-Oberloiben, the bus to Krems/Melk runs hourly. Dürnstein, a Wachau village with hourly bus connections to Krems/Melk, is historically closely linked to the Kuenringers. The place gained fame through the imprisonment of King Richard the Lionheart (1192/1193), whose ransom contributed to prosperity and development.

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5.89 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.25 km

1.79 km

950 m

883 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.06 km

653 m

647 m

520 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

32°C

19°C

77 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

October 11, 2023,Dürnstein. Vogelbergsteig-Burgruine

Here is the video of the Vogelbergsteig hike near Dürnstein.

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May 19, 2025,Dürnsteiner Kanzel / Vogelbergsteig

A very popular and beautiful little circular hike. The rocky path through the oak forest from the ruins to the Fesslhütte and the Vogelbergsteig trail are like something out of a fantasy film. Incredibly beautiful!

Almost exactly a year ago, my route took me past this area on the first two stages of the World Heritage Trail. (komoot.com/de-de/tour/1612121700) At that …

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May 24, 2025,Wanderung Vogelbergsteig Runde von Dürnstein

A very beautiful, but also very strenuous tour. Requires excellent footing and good physical fitness. Not recommended in wet conditions.

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March 23, 2025,Vogelbergsteig - Ruine Dürnstein. Wachau

photos.app.goo.gl/UAep68v3irBcnWdK9

Link to drone video

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March 19, 2025,Vogelbergsteig Dürnstein

Vogelbergsteig with Nase, Kanzel, and Dürnstein ruins. Amazing weather for this amazing tour ☺️

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April 20, 2022,Vogelbergsteig - Dürnsteiner Kanzel - Fesslhütte - Starhembergwarte - Ruine Dürnstein

Always beautiful. Today it was 520 meters according to Garmin

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September 24, 2022,Wachau: Vogelbergsteig, Kanzel 521m, Fesslhütte, Starhembergwarte 564m, Ruine Dürnstein

Monika and I ended up in the Wachau today. Since the weather forecast isn't consistent and our tour isn't that long, that was the best decision. The view was great, in the morning it was already very autumnal.
In the Fesslhütte we were able to warm up and eat well.
For the evening there was a delicious menu that showed …

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March 1, 2022,Vogelbergsteig zur Ruine Dürnstein

The landscape is just WOW, but the Vogelbergsteig is "not" for inexperienced and small children

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