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Hinterhaus Castle Ruins – Spitz on the Danube loop from Spitz a.d. Donau

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Waldviertel
Bezirk Krems
Spitz

Hinterhaus Castle Ruins – Spitz on the Danube loop from Spitz a.d. Donau

Easy

5.0

(4)

26

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Hinterhaus Castle Ruins – Spitz on the Danube loop from Spitz a.d. Donau

01:02

3.74km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

208 m

Spitz Citizens' Hospital

Highlight • Historical Site

2

400 m

Weather station

Highlight • Monument

There is a weather station on this square, for those who want to know exactly, there is the most important weather data here.

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3

1.56 km

Hinterhaus Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Whoever comes by here should definitely risk a detour to visit the ruins ...
.. Well-preserved rooms, towers and an impressive dungeon await the visitor. In addition, some bankers invite you to take a break👍🏻.

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1.57 km

Hinterhaus Castle Ruins

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The Hinterhaus ruins, first mentioned in 1243, are located on a rocky ridge of the so-called local mountain, part of the Jauerlingstock. The castle complex is clearly divided into three …

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5

2.01 km

Spitz Shipping Museum

Highlight • Monument

Lovingly and interestingly designed museum.

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6

3.30 km

Spitz–Arnsdorf Cable Ferry

Highlight • Bridge

The crossing is always a welcome change of pace and a memorable experience. Beautiful views of the Danube are an added bonus! The cable ferry in Spitz on the Danube …

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7

3.33 km

Drinking water fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

Always good to know where to fill up the water reserves.

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8

3.47 km

Spitz on the Danube

Highlight • Settlement

Spitz an der Donau is one of the most picturesque villages in the Wachau and an absolute must for any visitor to the region. It is located directly on the …

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3.74 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.47 km

897 m

886 m

343 m

143 m

Surfaces

1.78 km

742 m

647 m

313 m

180 m

< 100 m

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Friday 26 June

37°C

17°C

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