8 Day World Heritage Trail Wachau

Day 1 Details.

Arrival in Krems

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• Accommodation: 4* hotel

Walk up into the vineyards to the tower with a view over the ‘blue’ river Danube, the city Krems and the magnificent monastery Göttweig. Cross the hills to the cozy Fesslhütte and reach the Dürnstein ruins on a trail with great views before reaching the banks of the Danube.

• Walking Distance: 12km
• Ascent: 510m
• Descent: 500m
• Time: 4.5 hours
• Accommodation: 4* Hotel

Take the ferry from Dürnstein to Rossatz. Continue past the largest apricot growing area of Austria, on old tracks up to Seekopf with stunning views to the Alps. Optional walk along Danube through orchards to the ferry.

• Walking Distance: 12k
• Ascent: 490m
• Descent: 480m
• Time: 5 hours approx.
• Accommodation: 4* Hotel

Surrounded by sunny vineyards and green forests the mighty gothic parish church of Weißenkirchen is a remarkable sight. Wine growing villages such as Joching, Wösendorf and St. Michael form together with Weißenkirchen the biggest wine grower community of the Wachau region. Visit museums, seize beautiful walking trails or take a boat tour on the Danube. Enjoy a glass of Wachauer wine in one of the wine taverns.

• Accommodation: 4* Hotel

Leave Weißenkirchen via the wine trail, past picturesque wine cellars and ascend to Seiber. Walk through the forest, initially quite steep to Buschandlwand where an observation platform allows stunning panoramic views. An alternative route passes through vineyards to the famous wine grower community Spitz an der Donau.

• Walking Distance: 12 Km
• Ascent: 520 m
• Descent: 510 m
• Time: 4.5 hours
• Accommodation: 4* Hotel

Cross the Danube by ferry to Maria Langegg. Here you follow the St. Jacob’s trail to ruin Aggsbach. Visit the fortress with scenic views across the Danube valley and stop for a snack. Downward to Aggsbach where you catch the bus to Melk.

• Walking Distance: 15 Km
• Ascent: 640 m
• Descent: 640 m
• Time: 5 hours
• Accommodation: 4* Hotel

Visit the impressive monastery with its beautiful grounds before you board the Danube boat. During the cruise to Krems you pass the highlights of the week, see all the vineyards as well as Spitz and Durnstein.

• Accommodation: 4* Hotel

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