Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Wachau Vineyard Terraces

Wachau Vineyard Terraces

Highlight • Structure

Wachau Vineyard Terraces

Cycling

4.8

(612)

Gravel riding

5.0

(2)

Mountain biking

5.0

(2)

Hiking

5.0

(1)

Road cycling

5.0

(1)

Save

Location: Dürnstein, Bezirk Krems, Waldviertel, Lower Austria, Austria

Save

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Tips

DakenH

November 17, 2023

Cycling

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 of the picturesque landscape, which can be experienced particularly intensely here. Between the historic walls and the vineyard terraces of the Wachau stretching across the slopes, a backdrop unfolds that invites you to linger. Those traveling by bike should definitely allow a little extra time for this section – for views, stories, and a sip of regional wine.

Translated by

•

Kermit

September 9, 2023

Cycling

Leuthold I. von Kuenring/Dürnstein, "Supreme Schenker in Austria", (1260-1312) described the core of his possessions as "Vinea Wachau Nobilis Districtus", congruent with today's legally delimited Wachau wine-growing region of the "Vinea Wachau" association. The members make a binding declaration that they will serve the Wachau wine culture and only sell wine from the Wachau. In order to emphasize the uniqueness of the wines from the Wachau, the associations classified them into three categories, namely Steinfeder, Federspiel and Smaragd (Wikipedia).

Translated by

•

DakenH

November 14, 2023

Cycling

For me, this is one of the most beautiful, if not the most beautiful, sections of this route along the Danube. Fantastic panoramic views of the vineyard slopes. An experience to be enjoyed in a relaxed manner. Truly fantastic!

Translated by

•

Nearby routes

Best routes near Wachau Vineyard Terraces

4.7

(1218)

6,599

riders

#1.

Wachau Vineyards Route – Dürnstein City Gate loop from Emmersdorf a.d. Donau

66.6km

03:55

390m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.8

(279)

1,869

riders

#2.

Dürnstein City Gate – Danube Valley in the Wachau loop from Stein-Mautern

51.4km

02:59

250m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.5

(104)

1,039

riders

#3.

Dürnstein Old Town – Wachau Vineyards Route loop from Stein-Mautern

21.6km

01:18

120m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate with device

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Details

Informations

Elevation 200 m

Weather

Monday 8 June

22°C

13°C

93 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Dürnstein, Bezirk Krems, Waldviertel, Lower Austria, Austria

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Wachau Vineyards Route

Dürnstein Castle Ruins

Smaragdeidechse Sculpture and Viewpoint (Wachau)

Forest Ridge Trail

Dürnstein Old Town

Wachau World Heritage Site

Dürnstein Ferry Across the Danube

Rollfähre Sankt Lorenz - Weißenkirchen

Alte Winzerei

Aussichtspunkt auf die Donau

View of the Danube River and Dürnstein Castle

View of Weißenkirchen

Wachau Vineyard Terraces

#1.

Wachau Vineyards Route – Dürnstein City Gate loop from Emmersdorf a.d. Donau

#2.

Dürnstein City Gate – Danube Valley in the Wachau loop from Stein-Mautern

#3.

Dürnstein Old Town – Wachau Vineyards Route loop from Stein-Mautern

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️