Wachau World Heritage Trail

Welcome to Krems, a little gem along the Danube! Leave your luggage at the hotel and head out into the town’s cosy alleys and squares.
Tomorrow the journey really begins!

The day starts with a hike among vineyards to a tower overlooking the ‘blue’ Danube River, the town of Krems and the magnificent Göttweig Abbey. From here you continue over the hills to the cosy Fesslhütte and the Dürnstein ruins. The final stretch is along a path with stunning views of the Dürnstein.
12 km, + 510 m, – 500 m

The day starts with a ferry ride from Dürnstein to Rossatz. The hike continues from here, past the largest apricot growing area in Austria, on old roads up to Seekopf with a great view of the Alps. Optional hike along the Danube through orchards back to the ferry.
16 km, + 480 m, – 480 m

Surrounded by sunny vineyards and green forests, the Gothic parish church of Weißenkirchen is a remarkable sight. Vineyard villages such as Joching, Wösendorf and St Michael form together with Weißenkirchen the largest wine-growing community in the Wachau region. Visit museums, wander along beautiful hiking trails or take a boat trip on the Danube. Enjoy a glass of Wachauer wine at one of the wine taverns or take a short hike on the Achleiten trail to stop at the winery!
4 km, + 100 m, – 100 m

Today you leave Weißenkirchen and continue along the wine trail, passing picturesque wine cellars and climbing up to Seiber. From here, the hike leads through a densely wooded area, quite steep at first, up to Buschandlwand. Here you can visit an observation platform offering a fantastic panoramic view. Alternatively, you can choose a route through beautiful vineyards to the famous winegrowing village of Spitz an der Donau, where you will spend the evening and night.

12 km, +340 m, -330 m

The day once again begins with a ferry ride from Spitz to Maria Langegg. From here, you follow the St. James Trail to the ruins of Aggsbach. We recommend visiting the fortress, which offers an incredibly beautiful view over the Danube Valley. Continue your hike down to Aggsbach, where you take the bus to Melk.

15 km, +640 m, -640 m

Today we recommend visiting the famous Melk Abbey, with its beautiful garden before boarding the Danube boat. During the boat trip to Krems you will pass beautiful vineyards, the gentle hills and all the picturesque small villages as well as Spitz and Durnstein.

We at EverTrek hope you have had a great trip!
We hope to see you again.

Welcome to Krems, a little gem along the Danube! Leave your luggage at the hotel and head out into the town’s cosy alleys and squares.
Tomorrow the journey really begins!

The day starts with a hike among vineyards to a tower overlooking the ‘blue’ Danube River, the town of Krems and the magnificent Göttweig Abbey. From here you continue over the hills to the cosy Fesslhütte and the Dürnstein ruins. The final stretch is along a path with stunning views of the Dürnstein.
12 km, + 510 m, – 500 m

The day starts with a ferry ride from Dürnstein to Rossatz. The hike continues from here, past the largest apricot growing area in Austria, on old roads up to Seekopf with a great view of the Alps. Optional hike along the Danube through orchards back to the ferry.
16 km, + 480 m, – 480 m

Today you will leave Weißenkirchen and hike along the wine trail, past picturesque wine cellars and up to Seiber. From here the hike goes through an area of dense forest, initially quite steep, to Buschandlwand. Here you can visit an observation platform, with a fantastic panoramic view. Today you will also find an alternative route, through beautiful vineyards to the famous winegrowing community of Spitz an der Donau. The evening and night are spent here.
12 km, + 340 m, -330 m

We at EverTrek hope you have had a great trip!
We hope to see you again.