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Wachau Vineyards Route – Wachau Vineyard Terraces loop from Krems Campus-Kunstmeile

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Austria

Lower Austria

Wachau Vineyards Route – Wachau Vineyard Terraces loop from Krems Campus-Kunstmeile

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330

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Wachau Vineyards Route – Wachau Vineyard Terraces loop from Krems Campus-Kunstmeile

03:21

46.6km

830m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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21.7 km

Dürnstein Abbey and Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Please push the wheels

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23.2 km

The route, with moderate climbs, leads directly through the vineyards. The Danube flows some distance from the cycle path in this section, a little further down in the valley. A magnificent sight, with very, very beautiful scenery. 👌

For me, one of the most beautiful, if not the most beautiful, sections of this route through the Wachau. 🚴🏻‍♂️👌 A region with a rich and fascinating history. Simply a great tour, a relaxed bike ride while taking in the beautiful views and amazing perspectives. Highly recommended!

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23.6 km

Wachau Vineyard Terraces

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This section is a highlight of any cycling tour along the Danube – not only because of the impressive ruins where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned, but also because of the picturesque landscape, which can be experienced particularly intensely here. Between the historic walls and the vineyard terraces of the Wachau stretching across the slopes, a backdrop unfolds that invites you to linger. Those traveling by bike should definitely allow a little extra time for this section – for views, stories, and a sip of regional wine.

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24.0 km

Vineyards in the Wachau

Highlight • Cycleway

Probably the most beautiful section of the Euro Velo path through the Wachau

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26.6 km

Dürnstein Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

The history of Dürnstein Abbey
In 1372 a chapel was built in Dürnstein dedicated to the Mother of God Mary, St. Andrew, St. Lawrence and all the saints. The widow Elisabeth von Kuenring donated her property for this purpose. In 1410, her heir Otto von Maissau founded a monastery near this chapel and had Augustinian canons brought from Wittingau in Bohemia (today Třeboň in the Czech Republic) to Dürnstein. The canons built the church, cloister and monastery in the 15th century. The layout of the medieval monastery building also remained decisive for the Baroque renovation.
In the late 17th century, the provosts, as the heads of the monastery are called by the Augustinian canons, had the complex renovated in the Baroque style for the first time, but stuck to the Gothic structure. When Hieronymus Bösebacher was elected provost in 1710, the church and monastery were, according to his own statements, in poor condition. He first had the canons' living area renovated with the convent building. Afterwards, the restoration of the church, cloister and tower began and the south wing with the large church portal was completely rebuilt. The irregular abbey courtyard was also closed into a representative square during this time.
Text / Source: Dürnstein Abbey, No. 1, 3601 Dürnstein / stift-duernstein.at
stift-duernstein.at/stift/geschichte

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27.0 km

View of historic Dürnstein

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As a tourist destination, one of the most famous places in the Wachau and also in Austria. Even when you're passing through 🚴🏻‍♂️ you should take a little time for this great place.

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30.9 km