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The Most Beautiful long-distance hikes in Lower Austria
Long-Distance Hiking
· Donau-Niederösterreich
Wachau World Heritage Trail 04: Spitz - Mühldorf
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.9 km
4:00 h
487 m
345 m
Through the imposing side valley of the Wachau called Spitzer Graben the panoramic way leads from Spitz to Mühldorf. Starting at the Wachau area and ending the stage at the southern part of the wood quarter of Lawer Austria. The steepest and highest stone terraces, old oak and beech woods, wine villages, romantic castle „Oberranna“ and unique impressions and fantastic views into the Spitzer Graben, towards the Danube and the Jauerling await you on this stage.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Mühlviertel
Nordwaldkammwege gesamt
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Multistage route
326.9 km
89:30 h
7,245 m
7,245 m
Vor allen hinsichtlich der Grenzübertritte Deutschland - Österreich - Tschechien am Nordwaldkammweg II sind die aktuellen Coronabestimmungen zu beachten. Näheres dazu unter www.alpenverein.at/corona.
Die Nordwaldkammwege sind technisch leichte Wanderwege am Nordkamm des Mühlviertels, die markierte Wege in Deutschland, Österreich und Tschechien umfassen und rund 14 Tage Wandervergnügen bedeuten.
Die Nordwaldkammwege sind auch im Winter begehbar, für den Kontrollstellennachweis sind auch Selfies mit eingeschaltetem GPS zugelassen, wenn die Kontrollstelle geschlossen ist.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Donau-Niederösterreich
Wachau World Heritage Trail 01: Krems - Dürnstein
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
12.4 km
4:30 h
345 m
344 m
From Krems to Dürnstein you are walking through the historic quarters of Krems and Stein, ensembles of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque buildings along the way, through cellar alleys and into the Krems-Valley and Wachau wine terraces. At the end of the stage you reach medieval Dürnstein the pearl of the Wachau with its famous ruin and monastery.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Donau-Niederösterreich
Wachau World Heritage Trail 03: Weißenkirchen - Spitz
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.5 km
3:30 h
506 m
494 m
From Weißenkirchen to Spitz your way leads through the impressive heart oft he Wachau stone terraces and vineyards. The wine growers villages of Weißenkirchen and Spitz invite you to rest and enjoy the wine of the area. Nature lovers will be thrilled seeing the nature monument at „Michaelerberg“ (hill).
Long-Distance Hiking
· Donau-Niederösterreich
Wachau World Heritage Trail 02: Dürnstein - Weißenkirchen
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
16 km
6:00 h
878 m
876 m
On your walking tour from Dürnstein to Weißenkirchen almost 17 kilometers long you probably find the most popular ruin in Austria. Also including a wonderful rock and forest landscape around Dürnstein and great views as well as the famous wine terraces with vineyards named „Klaus“ and „Achleiten“.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Donau-Niederösterreich
Wachau World Heritage Trail 14: Mautern - Krems
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
3.9 km
1:00 h
64 m
53 m
Roman ruins, the glory of Renaissance and Baroque, gothic monasteries and churches, culinary fine dining, and picturesque old towns are part of this tour from Mautern to Krems. Through imposing gates and via scenic squares you walk until Gozzoburg (castle) and to Hoher Markt (High Market) the historical heart of Krems.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Donau-Niederösterreich
Nibelungengau long distance trail 4: Maria Taferl - Leiben
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
14.1 km
3:53 h
308 m
485 m
Enjoy the wonderful views around Danube valley in Maria Taferl or visit the basilica or castle Artstetten with its unique onion domes.
Long-Distance Hiking
· Donau-Niederösterreich
Nibelungengau long distance trail 2: Persenbeug - Marbach
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
16.7 km
4:35 h
389 m
393 m
On this stage you mainly walk through quiet and shady wooded areas, away from hustle and bustle. Enjoy the great view of the Danube valley and the Nibelungengau.
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Lynx Trail - Through Austria’s wild heartlands by Wolfgang
June 01, 2022
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Nibelungengau long distance trail 7: Pöchlarn - Krummnussbaum by Bettina
January 08, 2022
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Weitwanderweg Kremstal-Donau 13: Droß - Gföhl by Gerold
Photo: Gerold Treitler, Community
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Photo: Gerold Treitler, Community
Photo: Gerold Treitler, Community
December 20, 2021
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