View of Melk Abbey – Side view of Melk Abbey loop from Loosdorf

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View of Melk Abbey – Side view of Melk Abbey loop from Loosdorf

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View of Melk Abbey – Side view of Melk Abbey loop from Loosdorf

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31.4km

160m

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 29, 2026

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16.2 km

Albrechtsberg Castle

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Albrechtsberg Castle was built in the late 11th century. The originally Gothic castle seat was later rebuilt into a Renaissance castle. Today Schloss Albrechtsberg is owned by the Weinberger family …

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19.5 km

Bridge over the Pielach River

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

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21.2 km

Bridge at the mouth of the Pielach

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Here on the bike path you are on vacation! The route is varied, paved, well labeled, almost always on the shore and with many rest areas, refreshment or shopping facilities …

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23.1 km

Skippers' Cross, Melk

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Melk is worth a visit

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23.2 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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23.8 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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24.0 km