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Itinerary
Wine and culture on beautiful blue Danube
The blue Danube is a little bit more beautiful in the Wachau than anywhere else. The gentle climate and steep slopes are ideal for growing grapes and fruit. Our hiking week follows the tracks of the long-distance hiking trail World Heritage Trail Wachau along the mountain ranges of the Danube valley. On the varied hiking routes you will enjoy fantastic views of one of Austria's oldest cultural landscapes with its characteristic wine terraces, apricot orchards and the imposing Danube river in the valley. Past craggy rocks, numerous lookout points and over gentle hills you hike through fragrant vineyards. The small villages in the Wachau are particularly beautiful and inviting, offering not only wine but also the famous apricot pancakes as a pure delight.
Your five-day short hiking holiday on the World Heritage Trail Wachau begins in the city of Krems in Lower Austria. The first stage leads you straight through the picturesque vineyards with impressive views of the beautiful Danube. After a relaxing overnight stay in Dürnstein, the trail continues past Austria's largest apricot growing area to Weißenkirchen. The following and last hiking stage also has impressive views in store for you: On the route to Spitz, a fabulous panoramic view awaits you on the Buschandlwand, which will remain in your memory for a long time. For the crowning finale, you will take the ferry from Spitz back to Krems, where you may conclude your short hiking holiday.
Our hiking tour on the World Heritage Trail Wachau is assigned to our hiking level of hiking ‘walking’ and the daily stages are planned to take about four to five hours. The flexible route allows you to make your stage more leisurely or a little more challenging, as you wish. With a good basic level of fitness, this short hiking holiday is guaranteed to be an unforgettable time in the Wachau region. You can experience even more enjoyment and comfort on our hiking tour World Heritage Trail Wachau with Charm.
Our tip: Due to the good route and trail conditions, this hiking tour is also wonderfully suitable for hiking holidays with a dog.
Tour program
Day 1
Arrival in Krems
Day 2
Krems – Duernstein, „Vineyards“
Walk up into the vineyards to the tower with a view over the ‘blue’ river Danube, the city Krems and the magnificent monastery Göttweig. Cross the hills to the cozy Fesslhütte and reach the Dürnstein ruins on a trail with great views before reaching the banks of the Danube.
Hotel example: Sänger Blondel
approx. 4.5 hours | ↔ 12 km | ↑ 510 m ↓ 500 m
Day 3
Duernstein – Weißenkirchen, „Heart of Wachau“
Take the ferry from Dürnstein to Rossatz. Continue past the largest apricot growing area of Austria, on old tracks up to Seekopf with stunning views to the Alps. Optional take a walk along Danube through orchards to the ferry.
Hotel example: Hotel Kirchenwirt
approx. 5 hours | ↔ 16 km | ↑ 480 m ↓ 480 m
Day 4
Weißenkirchen – Spitz, „Wine Terraces“
The wine trail leads you out of Weißenkirchen, past small cellar alleys and up into the unique wine landscape high above the Danube. On the World Heritage Trail, you hike through the heart of the Wachau. At the landmark of Spitz, the “Red Gate”, you descend into the famous wine village beside the Danube.
Hotel example: Goldenens Schiff
approx. 3.5 hours | ↔ 11 km | ↑ 340 m ↓ 330 m
Day 5
Departure by ship or extension
Return journey from Spitz to Krems by boat, departure in the early morning or in the late afternoon, included in the price.
Tour Details
accommodation
Accomodation in 3***-hotels, and 4****-hotels and country hotels
transport
1 Boat trip from Spitz to Krems*
* Boat cruise is only possible starting from mid-April, bus ride as an alternative.
insurance
Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.
flights
Flights are not included.
others
Luggage transfer
Carefully elaborated route description
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
App for Navigation and GPS-Data
Servicehotline
others
Arrival / Parking / Departure:
Train journey from Vienna to Krems and a few minutes walk to the starting hotel.
Vienna airport.
Parking: Hotel parking garage approx. EUR 20 to EUR 40 per week, public parking spaces approx. EUR 6 per day.
Things to note:
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
2x ferry crossings Danube, approx. EUR 10 per person
meals
Breakfast
guide
Guide not included.
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