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Austria
Lower Austria
Mostviertel
Bezirk Melk
Zelking-Matzleinsdorf

Side view of Melk Abbey – View of Melk Abbey loop from Katastralgemeinde Frainingau

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Bike touring routes & trails
Austria
Lower Austria
Mostviertel
Bezirk Melk
Zelking-Matzleinsdorf

Side view of Melk Abbey – View of Melk Abbey loop from Katastralgemeinde Frainingau

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Side view of Melk Abbey – View of Melk Abbey loop from Katastralgemeinde Frainingau

01:29

22.6km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 2, 2026

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1.97 km

View of Melk Abbey from the Danube cycle path

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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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2.80 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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3

4.49 km

Bridge over the Melk

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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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4.58 km

Side view of Melk Abbey

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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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11.2 km

Albrechtsberg Castle

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Albrechtsberg Castle was built in the late 11th century. The originally Gothic castle seat was later rebuilt into a Renaissance castle. Today Schloss Albrechtsberg is owned by the Weinberger family …

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14.5 km

Bridge over the Pielach River

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

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7

18.4 km

View of Melk Abbey

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

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18.6 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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22.6 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.61 km

5.84 km

3.30 km

2.01 km

1.75 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

4.84 km

3.86 km

268 m

246 m

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