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Dürnstein Castle Ruins – Dürnstein Pulpit loop from Dürnstein

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Dürnstein Castle Ruins – Dürnstein Pulpit loop from Dürnstein

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Dürnstein Castle Ruins – Dürnstein Pulpit loop from Dürnstein

07:02

22.8km

650m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.60 km for 194 m

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401 m

Dürnstein Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

From Dürnstein-Oberloiben, the bus to Krems/Melk runs hourly. Dürnstein, a Wachau village with hourly bus connections to Krems/Melk, is historically closely linked to the Kuenringers. The place gained fame through …

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Dürnstein Castle Ruins

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The castle ruins were built above the town of the same name in Dürnstein in the 12th century. The castle is known thanks to a famous prisoner: The English King …

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1.36 km

Dürnstein Rock Formations

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Difficult descent if you continue on my route. In autumn a mixture of loose humus and acorns.

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3.07 km

Dürnstein Pulpit

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Connoisseurs consider the pulpit - a plateau on a rock on Vogelberg near Dürnstein - one of the most beautiful vantage points in the Danube Valley with a breathtaking view over the Wachau.

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15.6 km

Rest area with a view of the Wachau and the Danube

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Rest area with a view of Weißenkirchen in der Wachau and the Danube Valley.

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16.0 km

Path Through the Wachau Vineyards

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Here you can literally breathe in the Wachau. One of the most beautiful hiking sections on the World Heritage Trail!

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17.5 km

Old Town of Weißenkirchen in the Wachau

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A wonderful city with historic charm. The best way to experience it is to stroll through the narrow streets and soak it all in. We also really enjoyed the selection at the Hick nursery!

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17.5 km

Fortified Church of Weißenkirchen

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The parish church of St. Mary's Assumption in Weißenkirchen in the Wachau, with its mighty defensive walls, dominates the distant view of the market town on the Danube.

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22.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

5.29 km

2.83 km

1.99 km

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

5.16 km

2.95 km

2.10 km

271 m

167 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Thursday 27 August

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Comments

April 26, 2026,Welterbesteig Etappe 02 - Dürnstein-Weißenkirchen

The second stage of the Welterbesteig begins ambitiously!
In the first 40 minutes, 350 meters of altitude had to be climbed.
Nevertheless, there is still time for beautiful deep views of Dürnstein and Rossatz, you can already see as far as Weißenkirchen.
Once you reach cruising altitude, the going gets easier. Spectacular views await us from the Dürnsteiner Kanzel!
It …

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September 28, 2022,2. Etappe - Welterbesteig Wachau - Von Dürnstein nach Weißenkirchen

We started our hike in Dürnstein. Right behind the Kremser Tor we tackled the old donkey trail. Via the old supply route with its stone steps within the city walls, we came to the Dürnstein castle ruins, which served as a prison for King Richard the Lionheart in the 12th century. Further through the northern castle gate we dive into …

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July 19, 2025,Welterbesteig Wachau • 2: Von Dürnstein nach Weißenkirchen

The second day of hiking on the Wachau World Heritage Trail provided us with unforgettable views and three very different trail characteristics in 🌤 with a decent temperature. ☺️

First, we headed along the B3 back to the old town of Dürnstein, which had already been internationally acclaimed that morning. 😉
The steep donkey path begins at the cemetery, leading …

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October 15, 2024,Von Dürnstein nach Weißenkirchen – Welterbesteig Wachau 🍇 – mit Eurohike

After a very steep climb through the forest, I came out at the level of the Vogelberg-Steig. For a while I hiked on the forest road through the yellow-gold autumn forest. And then the last stretch was a scenic walk over the vineyards back to Dürnstein. (Eurohike advertising)

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August 9, 2022,Welterbesteig Dürnstein Weißenkirchen 🏞😊

From the Kremser Tor in Dürnstein, it goes over the Eselsteig to the castle ruins with his most famous prisoner Richard the Lionheart (according to legend). A rocky piece of forest leads to the Dürnsteiner Kanzel. For the small detour you will be rewarded with a fantastic view. You reach the destination, the wine-growing village of Weißenkirchen, via a mountain …

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May 6, 2024,Dürnstein -Wachau - Vogelbergsteig ⛰-Kanzel-Weissenkirchen mit 🦎 Smaragdeidechsen und Heurigen 20240506

Wonderful tour over the World Heritage Trail from Dürnstein to Weissenkirchen with the Vogelbergsteig.
Beautiful views from the Vogelbergsteig, be sure to look up to the pulpit for a panoramic view.
At the beginning of May there are already some green lizards out and about.
There are also snakes like the Aesculapian snake, which is at least 1.5m long, right …

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May 7, 2023,🇦🇹 2. Etappe Welterbesteig

What a stage?! 😵 A furious start 🤩 as well as a grandiose end. 😍 And in between: grit your teeth and say to myself like a mantra that I wanted to test myself in exactly these monotonous situations that drag on like chewing gum. 😅 "Simply" take one step in front of the other and longingly long for a …

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May 11, 2025,Etappe 2: Von Dürnstein nach Weißenkirchen – Welterbesteig Wachau

#hikingmakesyouhappy #wanderlust #wanderlove #outdoorsathome #natureatitsbest #nature #naturelover #hiking #onlywhereyouwereonfootwereyoureally #wachau #worlderbesteig Stage 2: From Dürnstein to Weißenkirchen – Wachau World Heritage Trail - 18km - 600m elevation gain - 4:52 - Steep climbs - Great views at the beginning and end of the tour (4km each), with forest roads in the hinterland in between.

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Dürnstein Castle Ruins – Dürnstein Pulpit loop from Dürnstein

Dürnstein Old Town

Dürnstein Castle Ruins

Dürnstein Rock Formations

Dürnstein Pulpit

Rest area with a view of the Wachau and the Danube

Path Through the Wachau Vineyards

Old Town of Weißenkirchen in the Wachau

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