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View of Melk Abbey – Side view of Melk Abbey loop from Hürm

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View of Melk Abbey – Side view of Melk Abbey loop from Hürm

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View of Melk Abbey – Side view of Melk Abbey loop from Hürm

02:31

37.7km

330m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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19.1 km

View of Melk Abbey from the Danube cycle path

Highlight • Viewpoint

It is a wonderful impression that you get when you drive along the Danube valley and first glimpses of the Benedictine monastery Melk are free. Since the monastery complex is on a mountain, it is wonderful to see.

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19.9 km

View of the Melk dam and power plant

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Sometimes it's good to look back, because the view of the barrage is fantastic. The Melk power station is a run-of-river power station on the Danube in the immediate vicinity …

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21.6 km

View of Melk Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

We did the tour with an audioguide, it is really nice and you have to see it one time ;)

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21.8 km

View of Melk Abbey from Sankt Leopold Bridge

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The view of Melk Abbey is an impressive experience that highlights both the historical and architectural significance of this baroque jewel. Melk Abbey, a Benedictine monastery, towers majestically above the Danube and is a landmark of the Wachau region.

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21.8 km

St. Leopold Bridge, Melk

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From the bridge, or just before it, you have a very beautiful view of Melk Abbey. The historic building sits magnificently and imposingly on the rock. A magnificent sight.

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22.3 km

Bridge over the Melk

Highlight • Religious Site

The bridge over the Melk River, just before its confluence with the Danube, offers outstanding views of the river, its estuary, and the surrounding landscape. Melk Abbey, a Benedictine monastery …

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22.4 km

Side view of Melk Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Here I have a good view of the side view of Melk Abbey. From the side you can see the enormous dimensions of the monastery (320 meters long, 500 rooms, 1365 windows).

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25.8 km

Bridge over the Pielach River

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Good connection Melk / Pielachtal cycle path, with beautiful river views.

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37.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

8.30 km

5.57 km

4.56 km

1.31 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.8 km

6.34 km

4.96 km

601 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

25°C

16°C

43 %

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View of Melk Abbey – Side view of Melk Abbey loop from Hürm

View of Melk Abbey from the Danube cycle path

View of the Melk dam and power plant

View of Melk Abbey

View of Melk Abbey from Sankt Leopold Bridge

St. Leopold Bridge, Melk

Bridge over the Melk

Side view of Melk Abbey

Bridge over the Pielach River

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