Side view of Melk Abbey – View of Melk Abbey loop from Ober Grafendorf

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Side view of Melk Abbey – View of Melk Abbey loop from Ober Grafendorf

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Side view of Melk Abbey – View of Melk Abbey loop from Ober Grafendorf

03:30

56.9km

240m

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: August 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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24.7 km

Albrechtsberg Castle

Highlight • Castle

28.12.2017 - Workers' and fishermen's associations - no entry or bathing - the sparkling wine. loosdorf! 😊👍

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28.0 km

Bridge over the Pielach River

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

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31.4 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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31.4 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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32.0 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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32.2 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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32.6 km

Melk Town Square

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Small but nice, very centrally located hotel with only 14 rooms.

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56.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

10.9 km

9.88 km

8.88 km

2.30 km

189 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.7 km

8.59 km

5.15 km

264 m

209 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

11°C

4°C

82 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

July 16, 2025,Pielachtalradweg II

Today we had to decide: will it rain or not? We decided NOT, and promptly got wet twice shortly after setting off, or rather, had to seek shelter. The rest of the ride was sunny, but with some very strong headwinds (no matter which direction we were going). We mostly passed through villages that were completely unfamiliar to us and …

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July 13, 2022,R.010-Waldlehrpfad – Ebersdorfer See Runde von Loosdorf

4 hours travel time
58.4km
14.6 km/h average
35.0 km/h max

A wonderful tour away from the hustle and bustle and congested bike paths. The highlight was certainly the Ebersdorfer See. Quiet, beautifully maintained and just nice to relax.
The tour was really cheesy at times. Everything smelled like summer, the first combine harvesters were on their way and a …

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