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Austria
Lower Austria
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Bezirk Melk
Emmersdorf an der Donau

Emmersdorf – Gossam Castle Ruins loop from Emmersdorf a.d. Donau

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
Austria
Lower Austria
Mostviertel
Bezirk Melk
Emmersdorf an der Donau

Emmersdorf – Gossam Castle Ruins loop from Emmersdorf a.d. Donau

Moderate

4.7

(9)

31

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Emmersdorf – Gossam Castle Ruins loop from Emmersdorf a.d. Donau

02:20

8.06km

210m

Hiking

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

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

367 m

Emmersdorf

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Emmersdorf is a nice little village located on the opposite bank of the Danube from Melk. The World Heritage Trail also passes through here.

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3.50 km

Bell Tower of Mödelsdorf

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You don't see such towers very often. But they seem to be typical for this area, as you can find such towers in several towns between Aggsbach Markt and Emmersdorf.

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3

3.62 km

Rest Stop With Refreshments

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Lovingly designed and very welcome, this rest area where you can enjoy cold drinks, ice cream or cookies for a donation.

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4

4.85 km

Gossam Castle Ruins

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The former Gossam castle chapel is now in ruins. It was built around 1100 as part of a castle and used to be a popular pilgrimage destination. The church was …

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6.18 km

Wayside Shrine with Statue of Jesus Christ

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6

6.50 km

Shrine at Reith

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7

6.97 km

View of Melk Abbey

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8

7.98 km

Wachaubahn

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A trip on the Wachaubahn from Krems to Emmersdorf is very varied.

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8.06 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.01 km

2.34 km

1.89 km

704 m

105 m

Surfaces

4.92 km

2.29 km

552 m

188 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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