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St. Leopold Bridge, Melk

St. Leopold Bridge, Melk

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St. Leopold Bridge, Melk

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Location: Mostviertel, Lower Austria, Austria

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1. Side view of Melk Abbey – Danube Valley in the Wachau loop from Aggsbach Markt

20.6km

01:16

190m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of Melk Abbey – View of Melk Abbey loop from Pöchlarn

25.8km

01:32

90m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Melk Abbey – View of Melk Abbey loop from Winden

16.4km

00:58

70m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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DakenH

November 14, 2023

From the bridge, or just before it, you have a very beautiful view of Melk Abbey. The historic building sits magnificently and imposingly on the rock. A magnificent sight.

The listed "St. Leopold Bridge" in Melk was inaugurated on May 23, 1937. The steel truss lift bridge, a riveted construction, is unique in Austria and spans the Melk River over a length of 50 meters, has a deadweight of 123 tons, and does not require a single pillar. What makes the "St. Leopold Bridge" a "lift bridge" is the fact that it can be raised up to 3 meters above roadway level using four lifting devices, making it flood-proof. The bridge cost 190,000 schillings at the time.

Further information about the bridge can be found at:
meinbezirk.at/melk/c-lokales/melker-hubbruecke-feiert-sein-80-jaehriges-bestehen_a2145014

Melk Abbey: Absolutely worth seeing, a magical place! Quote: "As if its builders wanted to be a little closer to heaven: Melk Abbey is the most magnificent building in the Wachau. Everything here is splendor, and everything strives upwards. And below flows the Danube." True, that probably sums it up. An imposing, magnificent building, built in a prominent location. A visit is a MUST when in the region. Highly recommended; the experience will remain with you forever.

Further information about Melk Abbey can be found at:
austria.info/de/inspiration/magische-orte/stift-melk

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Roem

May 26, 2023

A first very impressive view of the pen. Just very impressive.

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Janniend

July 17, 2023

Really very impressive view of Melk Abbey.

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Janniend

July 17, 2023

Very beautiful old iron bridge with a great view of Melk Abbey.

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Ines

August 20, 2024

By bike up Wiener Straße. Good parking facilities

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Marion 🚴☀️🌧️🚴

April 21, 2025

A lovely town and the very well-kept Melk Abbey. Let yourself be surprised and take a detour to the smaller villages along the bike paths.

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Schmid Hermann

April 30, 2025

always an impressive building or a jewel at the gateway to the Wachau!!

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Roem

June 8, 2023

Simply very impressive. Take your time and look at the pen in peace.

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Maik66

June 10, 2023

The abbey in Melk is without a doubt an absolute highlight. We rode our bikes up there. There is a large parking lot for bicycles right in front of the entrance. I paid 13 euros to enter. Of course it is always an advantage if you can visit the object as part of a guided tour and thus have a lot explained. I did it on my own, which was also very nice. Driving by here would not be wise.

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👣DJRainer

October 25, 2023

The monastery is a very nice photo opportunity.

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Klaus-S

May 16, 2024

Melk is worth a visit

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Klaus-S

May 24, 2024

Melk is worth a visit

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Roem

June 23, 2024

The bridge is easy to cross with a bike and luggage.

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Roem

June 23, 2024

A magnificent sight from every perspective.

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Klaus-S

August 20, 2024

Melk is worth a visit

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Roem

August 22, 2024

The view of the pen is simply wonderful and impressive

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Klaus-S

May 17, 2024

Here you have a great view

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St. Leopold Bridge, Melk

1. Side view of Melk Abbey – Danube Valley in the Wachau loop from Aggsbach Markt

2. View of Melk Abbey – View of Melk Abbey loop from Pöchlarn

3. View of Melk Abbey – View of Melk Abbey loop from Winden

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