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Mostviertel
Bezirk Melk
Leiben

Weitenegg Castle Ruins – View of Melk Abbey loop from Schloss Leiben

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Austria
Lower Austria
Mostviertel
Bezirk Melk
Leiben

Weitenegg Castle Ruins – View of Melk Abbey loop from Schloss Leiben

Hard

4.5

(4)

50

riders

Weitenegg Castle Ruins – View of Melk Abbey loop from Schloss Leiben

03:10

44.3km

890m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

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177 m

Europaschloss Leiben

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The castle was built around 1113 by the Knights of Leiben, who lived here until 1332. In 1617 it was sold to Hans Christian Geyer von Osterburg. It was under …

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2.50 km

Weitenegg Castle Ruins

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Weitenegg Castle Ruin is one of the most historically significant and impressive ruins in the Nibelungengau. It sits enthroned on a narrow rocky ridge directly above the Danube and the …

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Donausee Weitenegg

Lake

4

4.64 km

View of Melk Abbey from the Danube

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From the northern shore you have a wonderful view of Melk Abbey.

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4.83 km

View of Melk Abbey

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Small shopping streets points museum

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6

16.4 km

Zeissing Castle Ruins

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Former castle complex of the Kufsteiners. Landlords of the Spitz estate. First documented mention in 1274. You can see a renovated wing of the former castle.

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22.4 km

Perfect for hikes! Whether for a short walk, a few km e.g. from Maria Laach or with many meters of altitude e.g. from Spitz - there is something for everyone! …

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44.3 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

9.94 km

3.77 km

1.74 km

425 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.3 km

350 m

339 m

192 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 14 October

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