Side view of Melk Abbey – View of Melk Abbey loop from Groß Sierning

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Side view of Melk Abbey – View of Melk Abbey loop from Groß Sierning

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Side view of Melk Abbey – View of Melk Abbey loop from Groß Sierning

03:28

53.9km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.87 km for 100 m

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Train Station

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Albrechtsberg Castle

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Albrechtsberg Castle was built in the late 11th century. The originally Gothic castle seat was later rebuilt into a Renaissance castle. Today Schloss Albrechtsberg is owned by the Weinberger family …

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Side view of Melk Abbey

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Here I have a good view of the side view of Melk Abbey. From the side you can see the enormous dimensions of the monastery (320 meters long, 500 rooms, 1365 windows).

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Bridge over the Melk

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The bridge over the Melk River, just before its confluence with the Danube, offers outstanding views of the river, its estuary, and the surrounding landscape. Melk Abbey, a Benedictine monastery …

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15.1 km

View of Melk Abbey

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We did the tour with an audioguide, it is really nice and you have to see it one time ;)

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15.3 km

St. Leopold Bridge, Melk

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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.

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15.3 km

View of Melk Abbey from Sankt Leopold Bridge

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The view of Melk Abbey is an impressive experience that highlights both the historical and architectural significance of this baroque jewel. Melk Abbey, a Benedictine monastery, towers majestically above the Danube and is a landmark of the Wachau region.

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16.5 km

View of Melk Dam and Power Plant

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It is very nice to stroll along the Danube. Especially when the weather is nice.

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17.3 km

View of Melk Abbey from the Danube cycle path

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It is a wonderful impression that you get when you drive along the Danube valley and first glimpses of the Benedictine monastery Melk are free. Since the monastery complex is on a mountain, it is wonderful to see.

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