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Melk Abbey – Vineyard Cycle Path loop from Melk

Melk Abbey – Vineyard Cycle Path loop from Melk

Moderate

4.6

(69)

1,440

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Melk Abbey – Vineyard Cycle Path loop from Melk

03:07

74.9km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Train Station

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983 m

Melk Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Here is all the information from the Wikipedia page:

de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stift_Melk

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25.0 km

Vineyard Cycle Path

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A very pleasant and varied cycle path through the wine region.

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28.3 km

View of Dürnstein Abbey and Castle Ruins

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A beautiful scene; if you're traveling on the other side, a detour to the ruins is definitely worthwhile 👍

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42.4 km

Vineyard Route in the Wachau

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very nice to drive. But quite a lot of "bicycle tourists"

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45.5 km

Parish Church of Weißenkirchen

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Surrounded by sunny vine hills and embedded between the silver ribbon of the Danube and green forests, the mighty Gothic parish church of Weißenkirchen rises in the Wachau. With the …

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49.4 km

View of the Wachau vineyards

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Caution, many "bicycle tourists" on the way!

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51.2 km

The parish church of Spitz, consecrated to Saint Mauritius, is a significant religious and cultural landmark of the region.
This impressive church invites visitors to discover its magnificent architecture and …

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71.6 km

Melk Hydropower Plant and Weir

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The facility was built in a low-rise design, with six weir fields and two locks (each 230 × 24 m). The length of the river is 22.5 km and the …

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74.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.0 km

11.9 km

9.01 km

6.84 km

4.00 km

1.09 km

201 m

Surfaces

73.6 km

873 m

301 m

156 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 18 August

29°C

17°C

55 %

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Comments

April 16, 2025,Wachautour

A wonderful ride into the Wachau. The outward journey with a headwind and the return with a tailwind – simply wonderful! My bruised ribs thank me for avoiding mountains at the moment.

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July 31, 2025,Wachau-Runde (2015/82)

A tour of the Wachau isn't long, but the arrival and departure by train, plus the right train station in Vienna, and you're already on the road for nine hours.
Starting in Krems, heading west against the wind on the right bank of the Danube. The route from Mautern to Spitz a.d. Donau is new to me. There are plenty …

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March 30, 2024,Rundtour durch die Wachau und Kremstal

Beautiful Wachau tour. On the way back there was sunshine and at times strong headwind.

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May 15, 2024,Cappuccino - Fahrt nach Krems

Today I also enjoyed the east wind, but also cursed it 😉

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September 3, 2024,Wachautour über Maria Langegg -Mautern und Krems

Part of the Wachau Cycle Marathon. The Windstillgraben-Rossatz descent is simply great (I don't like the word "awesome").

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Melk Abbey – Vineyard Cycle Path loop from Melk

Melk Abbey

Vineyard Cycle Path

View of Dürnstein Abbey and Castle Ruins

Vineyard Route in the Wachau

Parish Church of Weißenkirchen

View of the Wachau vineyards

Parish Church of Spitz

Melk Hydropower Plant and Weir

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