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23. Melk -> Vienna

23. Melk -> Vienna

MarcusHitch planned a bike ride

March 25, 2026

23. Melk -> Vienna

Hard

07:28

112km

15.0km/h

410m

430m

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 53.2 km for 579 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Waypoints

Start point

Camping Site

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2.15 km

Chapel

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chapel

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3.43 km

Schönbühler Auwald

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Cycling is simply fun here

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4.76 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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5.93 km

Danube View

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Donaublick.

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7.08 km

View of the Aggstein Castle ruins

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The Aggstein castle ruins are the ruins of a spur castle on the right bank of the Danube in the Wachau, whose origins go back to the 12th century. The …

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7.99 km

Scenic cycle path with views of the Aggstein castle ruins

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The scenery is gorgeous. There are many opportunities to stop off at wine taverns or inns after the bike trip!

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9.01 km

View of the Danube River in the Wachau

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Cruise ships make their way on the Danube.

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12.2 km

Danube Riverside Path in the Wachau

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Cycle path is closed for re-inovation.

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13.6 km

Arnsdorf–Spitz ferry

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You can easily take the ferry from Spitz to Arnsdorf. Perfect for hiking and cycling tours.

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14.1 km

Picnic Area with View of the Danube

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Rest area on the Danube Cycle Path

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18.8 km

View of Weissenkirchen

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From this location, one can see Weissenkirchen.

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19.9 km

Rührsdorf Wayside Shrine

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Small chapel on the Danube Cycle Path

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22.5 km

View of Dürnstein and Dürnstein Castle

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Dürnstein is a town with 828 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2021) in the Krems-Land district in Lower Austria.

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23.4 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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26.3 km

View of Weißenkirchen in der Wachau

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31.5 km

View of the Austrian Countryside

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32.1 km

Old Town of Krems on the Danube

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A worthwhile destination for a tour or a detour off the main route. A pretty, tranquil town with several sights. You can easily linger here for a while; there's plenty to discover. It's worth it!

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37.7 km

Bridge over the Krems River

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From here you have a beautiful view of a typical fish highway.

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39.8 km

Bridge Over the Jungle-Like Tributary Near Theiß

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This tributary of the Danube is very overgrown. It has something of a jungle along the Amazon, especially when you cross the bridge.

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41.6 km

View of Theiß Power Plant

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Here you can cycle in a relaxed manner

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45.9 km

Altenwörth fish pass

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looks like the small Danube loop

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48.0 km

View of the Danube

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beautiful view over the Danube

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53.4 km

Altenwörth Power Plant Lock

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An impressive structure with a beautiful view over the Danube; if you are lucky, you can watch a ship being raised or lowered through the lock.

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53.8 km

Altenwörth Hydroelectric Power Plant

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The runner casing of the turbine is a fine technical example from the Altenwörth power plant.

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55.2 km

Danube Cycle Path

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here you can change sides of the Danube and continue on the other side of the Danube

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56.6 km

Danube cycle path through the floodplain

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The nature is particularly beautiful on and along the Traisen and the cycle path is great to ride.

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59.9 km

St. Martin's Church and Riverside Park, Zwentendorf

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You don't drive through a relatively short section, but parallel to Zwentendorf. Nevertheless, from the bike path you can see very beautiful corners of the village and great trees / rest areas on the outskirts.

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62.6 km

Rest Area with View of the Marina

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Here you can spend the night wonderfully at "Weinbauernhof Waltner".

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64.9 km

Donauradweg Sign

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The Danube Cycle Path is very well signposted and developed.

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66.7 km

Fisherman's Sculpture in Langenschönbichl

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... from Langenschoenbichl. On the west side of town.

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69.3 km

High-voltage pylons in Kronau

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73.8 km

Tulln Danube River Promenade

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Along the Danube through Tulln is a lasting experience, the figures of the Nibelungen saga and the fountains are just great, always worth a trip.

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76.6 km

Danube Cycle Path

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It's so beautiful here g

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78.3 km

Danube Cycle Path at Langenlebarn

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The area is very well developed. Lots of great views of the Danube.

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80.5 km

Danube Embankment near Muckendorf

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Very nice Donauradeweg near Muckendorf.

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83.2 km

Downstream view of the Danube

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85.3 km

Foot Bath Spot by the Water

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Just do it and take a break

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89.3 km

Greifenstein Bathing Area

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This beautiful bathing spot, which invites you to swim, is located on the well-developed bike path. Great view!

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94.2 km

Buri's

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Cozy looking rest stop near Kritzendorf.

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96.9 km

View of St. Martin's Church (Klosterneuburg)

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The monastery is of course absolutely worth seeing in Klosterneuburg. At least the church can also be visited in winter, otherwise the abbey in summer. It is worth a stroll …

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100 km

Klosterneuburg Danube culvert estuary

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The Klosterneuburg Tunnel is a river regulation on the Danube, created as part of the Danube Regulation Plan at the end of the 19th century to straighten the river's course …

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103 km

Danube Riverside Path: Tulln to Vienna

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Here you can cycle in a relaxed manner

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105 km

Schemerl Bridge and Nussdorf Weir

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The Schemerl Bridge is a historic bridge near the Nussdorf Weir, designed by Otto Wagner. It combines functionality with Art Nouveau architecture and offers a magnificent view of the Danube and Danube Canal—guarded by two striking bronze lions. 🦁🌉

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107 km

Danube Canal between Spittelau and Heiligenstadt

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The Danube Canal Cycle Path, one of eight themed cycle paths in Vienna, leads from the Nussdorf Weir to the Vienna Harbor. You cycle along the right bank of the …

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108 km

Hundertwasser Power Plant Vienna

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The Spittelau Waste Incineration Plant in Vienna is a fascinating example of the combination of functionality and art, designed by the famous Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Here are some interesting aspects of this unique facility:

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110 km

Salztor Bridge, Vienna

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Salztor Bridge (1st, 2nd; over the Danube Canal, connecting Salztorgasse with Hollandstrasse).
In 1827, the Karlskettensteg was built as a toll pedestrian crossing, and the Stephanie Bridge was built in …

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111 km

Stubentor — City Gate and Old City Wall

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Former city gate of Vienna

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112 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

78.5 km

14.2 km

11.4 km

5.83 km

1.49 km

588 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

110 km

1.42 km

554 m

279 m

116 m

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Highest point (240 m)

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23. Melk -> Vienna

Chapel

Schönbühler Auwald

Danube Valley in the Wachau

Danube View

View of the Aggstein Castle ruins

Scenic cycle path with views of the Aggstein castle ruins

View of the Danube River in the Wachau

Danube Riverside Path in the Wachau

Arnsdorf–Spitz ferry

Picnic Area with View of the Danube

View of Weissenkirchen

Weingut Blauburger Rest Area

Rührsdorf Wayside Shrine

View of Dürnstein and Dürnstein Castle

View of Dürnstein

View of Weißenkirchen in der Wachau

View of the Austrian Countryside

Old Town of Krems on the Danube

Bridge over the Krems River

Bridge Over the Jungle-Like Tributary Near Theiß

View of Theiß Power Plant

Altenwörth fish pass

View of the Danube

Altenwörth Power Plant Lock

Altenwörth Hydroelectric Power Plant

Danube Cycle Path

Danube cycle path through the floodplain

St. Martin's Church and Riverside Park, Zwentendorf

Rest Area with View of the Marina

Donauradweg Sign

Fisherman's Sculpture in Langenschönbichl

High-voltage pylons in Kronau

Tulln Danube River Promenade

Danube Cycle Path

Danube Cycle Path at Langenlebarn

Danube Embankment near Muckendorf

Downstream view of the Danube

Foot Bath Spot by the Water

Greifenstein Bathing Area

Buri's

View of St. Martin's Church (Klosterneuburg)

Klosterneuburg Danube culvert estuary

Danube Riverside Path: Tulln to Vienna

Schemerl Bridge and Nussdorf Weir

Danube Canal between Spittelau and Heiligenstadt

Hundertwasser Power Plant Vienna

Salztor Bridge, Vienna

Stubentor — City Gate and Old City Wall