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Dürnstein Castle Ruins – Dürnstein Castle Ruins loop from Unterloiben

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Dürnstein Castle Ruins – Dürnstein Castle Ruins loop from Unterloiben

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Dürnstein Castle Ruins – Dürnstein Castle Ruins loop from Unterloiben

02:50

8.23km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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3.70 km

Fessl Hut

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The Fesslhütte, with its lovely garden, is a great place to stop for a snack. The food was delicious and the service was extremely friendly.

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3.95 km

Starhemberg Lookout

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The Starhembergwarte at 564 m is a small observation tower high above Dürnstein.

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4.45 km

View of the Wachau Valley

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Great landscapes accompany you throughout the hike

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5.01 km

Dürnstein Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

Difficult descent if you continue on my route. In autumn a mixture of loose humus and acorns.

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5.38 km

Dürnstein Castle Ruins

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The castle ruins were built above the town of the same name in Dürnstein in the 12th century. The castle is known thanks to a famous prisoner: The English King …

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5.45 km

View of the Danube in the Wachau

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Here you can see the ships passing by on the Danube.

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5.91 km

Dürnstein Castle Ruins

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Following in the footsteps of Richard the Lionheart.

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6.28 km

View of the Dürnstein castle ruins

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Great view of the castle ruins

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8.23 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.50 km

2.05 km

1.55 km

639 m

471 m

Surfaces

4.36 km

3.01 km

404 m

322 m

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Highest point (530 m)

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