Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 23, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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389 m

Parish church of St. Mauritius

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The parish church of St. Mauritius in Spitz on the Danube is a Gothic building with three naves and an extended chancel. The local church history dates back to the …

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567 m

Spitz on the Danube

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Spitz an der Donau, ideally located in the Danube Valley, has been a trading center for centuries and is famous for its first-class wines and apricots. The town is easily …

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1.24 km

Red Gate

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The Red Gate of the old market fortifications of Spitz offers a beautiful view of the market town in front of the Tausendeimerberg mountain.

Next to it stands a lovely historic wayside shrine.

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2.84 km

Bergwerkstollen

Cave Entrance

3.81 km

View of Spitz and the Danube Valley

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Superb view of Spitz and the Danube Valley! 🤩

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3.86 km

A path that mostly runs in the forest, which repeatedly offers wonderful views of the Wachau and the Danube. A rock formation near Sankt Michael invites you to rest. From this there are wonderful views towards Spitz and Jauerling.

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4.17 km

View of the Danube Valley from the Twisted Tree

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A beautiful forest section of the tour to Spitz!

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5.02 km

St. Michael’s Fortified Church

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The fortified church of St. Michael is an east-facing Roman Catholic church with a west tower, located in the cadastral community of St. Michael, part of the market town of …

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7.09 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.46 km

1.49 km

1.47 km

877 m

661 m

128 m

Surfaces

2.62 km

2.29 km

1.29 km

827 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Spitz on the Danube – Red Gate loop from Spitz a.d. Donau

Parish church of St. Mauritius

Spitz on the Danube

Red Gate

View of Spitz and the Danube Valley

St. Michael Ridge Trail

View of the Danube Valley from the Twisted Tree

St. Michael’s Fortified Church

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