Dürnstein Old Town – Vineyards in the Wachau loop from Stein-Mautern

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Dürnstein Old Town – Vineyards in the Wachau loop from Stein-Mautern

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Dürnstein Old Town – Vineyards in the Wachau loop from Stein-Mautern

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21.7km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. 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: September 25, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.62 km for 313 m

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Start point

Train Station

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4.52 km

View of historic Dürnstein

Highlight • Historical Site

As a tourist destination, one of the most famous places in the Wachau and also in Austria. Even when you're passing through 🚴🏻‍♂️ you should take a little time for this great place.

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4.71 km

Dürnstein Old Town

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From Dürnstein-Oberloiben, the bus to Krems/Melk runs hourly. Dürnstein, a Wachau village with hourly bus connections to Krems/Melk, is historically closely linked to the Kuenringers. The place gained fame through …

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6.95 km

Vineyards in the Wachau

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

A particularly great area. It rolled well on this section.

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9.63 km

Dürnstein Abbey and Castle

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Please push the wheels

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11.1 km

Wachau Vineyards Route

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The route, with moderate climbs, leads directly through the vineyards. The Danube flows some distance from the cycle path in this section, a little further down in the valley. A magnificent sight, with very, very beautiful scenery. 👌

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11.6 km

Wachau Vineyard Terraces

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This section is a highlight of any cycling tour along the Danube – not only because of the impressive ruins where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned, but also because …

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14.5 km

Dürnstein Abbey

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The history of Dürnstein Abbey
In 1372 a chapel was built in Dürnstein dedicated to the Mother of God Mary, St. Andrew, St. Lawrence and all the saints. The widow …

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15.3 km

View of Dürnstein

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From here you have a great view over the Danube to Dürnstein, easy to recognize by the blue tower of the collegiate church. The ruin Dürnstein towers over the town.

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