Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2025

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202 m

Spitz Citizens' Hospital

Highlight • Historical Site

511 m

Spitz Castle

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The castle has been owned by the market town of Spitz since 1991 and was first built in 1285.

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1.75 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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2.11 km

View of the Wachau Valley

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Great view of the beautiful Wachau 😍

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3.39 km

Buchberg Summit (702 m)

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Beautiful viewpoint with a deep view of the Danube valley

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7.28 km

Red Gate

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The Red Gate of Spitz's old market fortifications offers a beautiful view of the market town in front of the Tausendeimerberg hill.
Next to it stands a beautiful historic shrine.

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7.96 km

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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8.13 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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8.58 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.39 km

1.97 km

219 m

Surfaces

2.43 km

2.38 km

2.17 km

835 m

666 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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

Spitz Citizens' Hospital

Spitz Castle

View of Wachau Vineyards

View of the Wachau Valley

Buchberg Summit (702 m)

Red Gate

Spitz on the Danube

Parish church of St. Mauritius

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