Danube Valley in the Wachau – Wachau Vineyards Route loop from Stein-Mautern

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Lower Austria

Danube Valley in the Wachau – Wachau Vineyards Route loop from Stein-Mautern

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Danube Valley in the Wachau – Wachau Vineyards Route loop from Stein-Mautern

03:06

53.0km

280m

Cycling

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: August 23, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 33.9 km for 247 m

Open: • November-March, Monday-Friday: 6:15 AM-11:15 AM & 3:30 PM-6:00 PM • April, Monday-Friday: 6:15 AM-6:00 PM • April, Saturday & Sunday: 8:15 AM-6:00 PM • May-September, Monday-Friday: 6:15 AM-7:00 PM • May-September, Saturday-Sunday: 8:15 AM-7:30 PM • October, Monday-Friday: 6:15 AM-6:00 PM • October, Saturday-Sunday: 8:15 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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25.1 km

Danube Valley in the Wachau

Highlight • River

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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35.6 km

View of Vineyards Towards Spitz

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a particularly beautiful view of the Wachau

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36.8 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 for any visitor to the region. It is located directly on the …

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39.2 km

Vineyards Near St. Michael

Highlight • Natural

The Danube Cycle Path through the Wachau is one of the most beautiful cycling routes in Europe. History, culture and nature are very close to each other in this enchanting …

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44.7 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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45.2 km

Wachau Vineyard Terraces

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This section is a highlight of any cycling tour along the Danube – not only because of the impressive ruins where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned, but also because …

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48.5 km

Dürnstein City Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice little place, worth a long break

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48.6 km

View of historic Dürnstein

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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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53.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.7 km

10.3 km

7.24 km

5.02 km

785 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.5 km

1.11 km

256 m

170 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 10 September

21°C

12°C

95 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

September 1, 2024,Mautern - Felssturzsperre - Kalmuckbecher - Mautern

We left immediately after breakfast to escape the heat. There was not much going on on the drive towards Aggsbach-Dorf. The barrier is so thorough that you can't get past (without climbing over the fence). On the way back towards Mautern there was more going on. In Arnsdorf we took the ferry to Spitz and treated ourselves to a Kalmuckbecher. …

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April 4, 2025,Blütenzauber in der Wachau

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Wachau g.co/kgs/8xhJTdq

Dürnstein g.co/kgs/RMLqRiJ

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April 14, 2022,Rad: Melk - Mautern - Melk 14.04.2022

It doesn't always have to be a mountain. Today we jump on our bikes and cycle to the Wachau. We start at the Melk Bridge and drive down the left side of the Danube to the bridge in Mautern and up the Danube again to the Agp. It was an ideal cycling day with little wind.

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March 25, 2022,Marillenblüte in der Wachau

Today we went through the Wachau on the Danube Cycle Path. This weekend is the start of the apricot blossom and of course we had to use it. Very nice bike paths and always the blooming trees. The ruins of the rear building were also on the way, so we climbed up there on foot. It is very worth seeing.

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May 11, 2024,Rad, Melk - Krems - Melk

Riding time: 3:27
Today is the early Mother's Day surprise. Tomorrow is not supposed to be as consistent as today, so today we cycle and eat far too much. The cycle path was busy, but it was nice to ride.

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April 4, 2025,Zur Marillenblüte mit dem Rad in die Wachau: Emmersdorf - Mautern - Emmersdorf

After my 7-peak tour, today's schedule is a gentle one. We're cycling into the Wachau region. Not a breath of wind slows us down, and we're rewarded with apricot blossoms—it couldn't be more beautiful.

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April 5, 2025,Apricot Blossom Tour Wachau

70 kilometers from Dürnstein via Mautern to Melk and back.

Powerful leg-work through the blooming Wachau 🌸🌸🌸

It really makes your heart sing ❤️

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June 17, 2022,Fahrradtour in der Wachau Melk Krems Melk

Yesterday I had to break off the tour after only 20 km due to thunderstorms. Today the round with M drove the Danube cycle path 5 and 6 left and right of the Danube. The Dürnstein side is completely overrun by bikers. On the Rossatz side it is much quieter and I think the landscape is more beautiful.

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