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Austria
Lower Austria
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Bezirk Melk
Leiben

Melk Abbey (Stift Melk) – Melk Abbey loop from Lehen

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Austria
Lower Austria
Mostviertel
Bezirk Melk
Leiben

Melk Abbey (Stift Melk) – Melk Abbey loop from Lehen

Hard

4.3

(31)

113

hikers

Melk Abbey (Stift Melk) – Melk Abbey loop from Lehen

05:30

20.2km

270m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.39 km

Donausee Weitenegg

Lake

2

6.82 km

Emmersdorf

Highlight • Settlement

Emmersdorf is a nice little village located on the opposite bank of the Danube from Melk. The World Heritage Trail also passes through here.

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3

11.7 km

Melk Abbey (Stift Melk)

Highlight • Religious Site

The great complex of the Benedictine Abbey Melk Abbey is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See also the article in Wikipedia: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stift_Melk.

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4

11.8 km

Interesting, detailed fountain that fits beautifully into the monastery courtyard.

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5

12.5 km

East entrance to Melk Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

September 21, 2022 - Beautiful entrance portal to the monastery.

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6

12.6 km

Melk Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

A nesonderes highlight, also a visit should make you.

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7

13.0 km

Town Fountain

Highlight • Monument

Town fountain - Kolomani fountain (year 1687), Melk
In 1722, Abbot Berthold Dietmayr donated the Kolomani fountain, which was created in 1687 for the prelate's courtyard of the monastery, to …

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13.4 km

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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9

16.2 km

Melk Hydroelectric Power Plant

Highlight • Structure

The Melk power plant is only accessible to cyclists and pedestrians. You can cross the Danube here without any stress and enjoy the great view.

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20.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

3.38 km

3.33 km

950 m

309 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

3.47 km

1.84 km

727 m

635 m

129 m

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