Jauerling Observation Tower – Arnsdorf–Spitz ferry loop from Emmersdorf a.d. Donau

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Emmersdorf an der Donau

Jauerling Observation Tower – Arnsdorf–Spitz ferry loop from Emmersdorf a.d. Donau

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Jauerling Observation Tower – Arnsdorf–Spitz ferry loop from Emmersdorf a.d. Donau

03:14

45.0km

900m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 28.1 km for 536 m

Open: • November-March, Monday-Friday: 6:15 AM-11:15 AM & 3:30 PM-6:00 PM • April, Monday-Friday: 6:15 AM-6:00 PM • April, Saturday & Sunday: 8:15 AM-6:00 PM • May-September, Monday-Friday: 6:15 AM-7:00 PM • May-September, Saturday-Sunday: 8:15 AM-7:30 PM • October, Monday-Friday: 6:15 AM-6:00 PM • October, Saturday-Sunday: 8:15 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.05 km

View of Schönbühel Castle and the Danube

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Beautiful view of the Danube and the ships that are currently in the lock.

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16.2 km

View of the Communication Tower and Countryside

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17.0 km

Jauerling Observation Tower

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At 960 meters, the Jauerling is the highest mountain on the Danube. At the summit is the almost 40 meter high lookout point, from which you have a magnificent all-round …

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24.7 km

View of Spitzer Graben

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About this road you get compared to the official Jauerlingsstrecke reasonably comfortable to the tourist trail. Although it is on asphalt, but go out with the same altitude meters 2 rounds.

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28.3 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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28.7 km

Spitz Ferry on the Danube

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Year-round ferry, but opening hours

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31.2 km

Schwallenbach in the Wachau

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Schwallenbach, as part of "Locus Wahowa", was first mentioned in documents as early as 830, when it came as a donation from Charlemagne to the Bavarian monastery of Niederaltaich.
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32.7 km

Vineyards and Apricot Trees in the Wachau

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The vineyards on the slopes are terraced and therefore make a beautiful picture.

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45.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.6 km

9.96 km

5.12 km

2.18 km

882 m

808 m

493 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.3 km

2.88 km

888 m

645 m

409 m

Elevation

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Highest point (950 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

17°C

8°C

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

April 19, 2025,Von Melk auf den Jauerling ☀️🚴🚴

On the way back from Vienna, we included a stop in Melk.
After a sightseeing walk to Melk Abbey, we headed to Jauerling.
There's a nice snack bar at the top of the observation tower. Jauerling is the highest hill in the Wachau.
At the end of the tour, just before Melk, we stopped for some fish on a stick …

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