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

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

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

01:31

5.04km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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326 m

Spitz town center

Highlight • Settlement

nice main square with some beautiful houses

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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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1.31 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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2.08 km

Red Gate View

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Perfect view of the Red Gate. A bench is ideal for a short rest.

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2.35 km

View of Wachau Vineyards

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Take a break on the way back to Spitz and enjoy the view and nature 🤩

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2.68 km

Rest area with a fantastic view

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Table with benches and a double lounger perfect for enjoying the view.

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3.35 km

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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5.04 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.78 km

2.07 km

189 m

Surfaces

2.44 km

1.65 km

661 m

245 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

September 17, 2025,Spitz an der Donau – Red Gate loop from Spitz a.d. Donau

A very pleasant walk. I found the little information boards for all the grape varieties very interesting.

April 16, 2022,Wachau Tag 2: Weinwanderweg Spitz 16.04.2022

Back in Spitz, the 3rd item on the program of the day was the "Wine Hiking Trail". A shorter round that leads through the vineyards and also at the "Red Gate". Standing accompanied by a beautiful view, you can also learn a lot about viticulture and the different grape varieties. Of course, you also come across many "from the farm …

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