View of Melk Abbey – Weitenegg Castle Ruins loop from Loosdorf

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View of Melk Abbey – Weitenegg Castle Ruins loop from Loosdorf

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4.7

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View of Melk Abbey – Weitenegg Castle Ruins loop from Loosdorf

03:47

55.9km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 27.3 km for 17 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.44 km

Bridge over the Pielach River

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Good connection Melk / Pielachtal cycle path, with beautiful river views.

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11.3 km

View of Melk Abbey

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Small shopping streets points museum

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11.5 km

View of Melk Abbey from the Danube

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From the northern shore you have a wonderful view of Melk Abbey.

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13.1 km

Donausee Weitenegg

Lake

13.6 km

Weitenegg Castle Ruins

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Weitenegg Castle Ruin is one of the most historically significant and impressive ruins in the Nibelungengau. It sits enthroned on a narrow rocky ridge directly above the Danube and the …

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27.3 km

View of the Danube Valley from Maria Taferl

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From an altitude of just 435 meters there is an impressive view of the Danube Valley, which stretches far into the distance. Persenbeug cannot be seen because of the Danube …

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27.9 km

View of the Danube from Maria Taferl Basilica

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Stunning view wide and far. You can walk around from the church on the slopes of the hill.

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55.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

17.9 km

6.68 km

4.39 km

3.04 km

1.75 km

204 m

Surfaces

43.8 km

5.88 km

5.72 km

362 m

176 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Today

Tuesday 13 October

17°C

6°C

74 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

July 18, 2023,Rundtour von Marbach nach Maria Taferl, Emmersdorf, Melk, Marbach.

Beautiful circular bike tour, from Marbach up to Maria Taferl. Through the hinterland on side roads down to the Danube to Melk and on the stairway back to Marbach.

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