Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. 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: February 19, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.4 km for 51 m

After 31.6 km for 151 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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449 m

View of historic Dürnstein

Highlight • Historical Site

As a tourist destination, one of the most famous places in the Wachau and also in Austria. Even when you're passing through 🚴🏻‍♂️ you should take a little time for this great place.

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522 m

Dürnstein City Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice little place, worth a long break

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4.29 km

Wachau Vineyards Route

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The route, with moderate climbs, leads directly through the vineyards. The Danube flows some distance from the cycle path in this section, a little further down in the valley. A magnificent sight, with very, very beautiful scenery. 👌

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12.2 km

Spitz on the Danube

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Spitz an der Donau is one of the most picturesque villages in the Wachau and an absolute must-see for every visitor to the region. It lies directly on the Danube …

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31.7 km

Kolomanibrunnen

Lake

32.2 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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32.7 km

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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41.6 km

Danube Valley in the Wachau

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The Danube Valley in the Wachau region is an absolute highlight and rightly a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A tour through this area is an unforgettable experience: I've driven the …

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60.2 km

Beach

60.6 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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62.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.5 km

9.22 km

9.00 km

5.55 km

466 m

242 m

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.9 km

797 m

722 m

385 m

379 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Wednesday 22 April

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