View of the Dürnstein castle ruins – Dürnstein City Gate loop from Dürnstein-Oberloiben

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View of the Dürnstein castle ruins – Dürnstein City Gate loop from Dürnstein-Oberloiben

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View of the Dürnstein castle ruins – Dürnstein City Gate loop from Dürnstein-Oberloiben

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11.3km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

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After 721 m for 250 m

After 10.4 km for 250 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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383 m

View of the Dürnstein castle ruins

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Great view of the castle ruins

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497 m

Dürnstein City Gate

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Nice little place, worth a long break

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1.24 km

View of Dürnstein

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From here you have a great view over the Danube to Dürnstein, easy to recognize by the blue tower of the collegiate church. The ruin Dürnstein towers over the town.

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2.14 km

Panoramic View of Dürnstein and Wachau Vineyards

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Especially in autumn, this view over the coloured vineyards is a dream!

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3.05 km

Emerald Lizard Sculpture and Viewpoint (Wachau)

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The Wachau - a paradise for emerald lizards

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3.34 km

View of Dürnstein from the Welterbesteig Rest Area

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A beautiful place with a bench on the panoramic path and a great view of Dürnstein

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4.48 km

View of Rührsdorf and the Danube Valley from Pfarrerberg

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A viewpoint overlooking Rührsdorf and the Danube Valley!

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4.97 km

View of Weißenkirchen

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11.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.17 km

2.57 km

807 m

500 m

145 m

138 m

Surfaces

5.05 km

2.01 km

1.62 km

1.20 km

915 m

538 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

October 1, 2025,Blick auf die Burgruine Dürnstein – Blick auf Weißenkirchen Runde von Dürnstein-Oberloiben

@Deleted User ...thank you, dear Jakob, I wish you all the same - a wonderful day. 🙋🏻‍♀️🥰

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April 5, 2025,📋 Smaragdeidechse – Blick auf Dürnstein Runde von Rossatz in der Wachau. 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

Videos of the tour:

☁️ gopro.com/v/XN8pBmZPyGE7Q

☁️ gopro.com/v/ao8pN5K2KvkL6

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April 4, 2024,Rossatz - zw. Weißenkirchen & Dürnstein

The Danube inspired me,
That's why I strolled along here.
The Wachau is in full bloom,
Spring is coming with a vengeance.
I am now perplexed by the sight
and wish I had really hot apple strudel.

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December 31, 2021,Wanderung in der Wachau - Panoramaweg

Why not decide what to do on the last day of the year? New Years Eve Hike! In fantastically mild weather, the panorama trail from Rossatzbach to Sankt Lorenz took place. The views of the landscape were excellent, but the way back along the orchards and next to the Danube was also very beautiful. The only small disadvantage on the …

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March 9, 2024,Wanderung am Panoramaweg Rossatz zur Smaragdeidechse

Yesterday I hiked on the Rossatz Panorama Trail to the watchful eye of the Wachau. From this beautiful sculpture you have a fantastic view of Rossatz and Dürnstein. The circular route leads past vineyards, orchards and stone terraces and is easy to walk. Recommended hiking tour with beautiful views!

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December 31, 2021,Smaragdeidechse – Blick auf Dürnstein Runde von Rossatzbach

End of the year in the Wachau with very mild temperatures.

It went over the panorama path on the opposite side of Dürnstein.
After the panorama path ends at St. Lorenz, it goes between orchards and vineyards back to Rossatzbach.

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April 2, 2025,Marillenblüte Rossatz GE

Today we walked through vineyards and apricot orchards near Rossatz. The apricot blossoms are just beginning; it will take several more days until they're in full bloom.
But it was still beautiful 😉

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September 17, 2021,Smaragdeidechse – Panoramaweg Rossatz - 17.09.2021

Today's hike took us on the Rossatz panorama trail to the green lizard 🤩
From up there you have a wonderful view of Dürnstein and the Wachau.
Along the Danube and between orchards we went back to Weißenkirchen.

A wonderful circular hike with a stop at the Heuriger 🍷

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