Welcome to Melk! On this page, we'll introduce you to accessible accommodation and dining options, including hotels, holiday apartments and restaurants. We also offer the best trails for those with disabilities so that you can discover the region's beauty.
Maps and trails
Accessibility in Melk
Long Distance Cycling
· Danube region
Handbike Tour on the Danube Cycle Path: Passau to Vienna
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Multi-day route
352.9 km
24:00 h
414 m
515 m
Handbike tour with light electric assistance along the Danube Cycle Path from Passau to Vienna in 5 stages.
The tour is generally easy to ride, on paved paths. In Engelhartszell, it’s better to take the left bank of the Danube; the right bank is hilly.
There are some challenges before Grein, including two very steep sections ( approx. 10 meters). After Melk, when switching to the left bank of the Danube, there is a very steep climb up to the bridge (18%). The surfaces through the towns are often cobblestone.
The ferries are accessible by handbike. However, the descent to the ferry is usually very steep on rough cobblestones. Two accompanying persons are usually necessary here.
Bicycle Rides
· Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal
Handbike Tour along the Danube Cycle Path, Stage 4: Melk – Krems
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 4
44.6 km
3:10 h
103 m
100 m
Handbike tour with light electric assistance along the Danube Cycle Path from Passau to Vienna in 5 stages.
Caution: The ramp from Melk onto the Danube Bridge on the left side is very steep! An accompanying person is required.
Through the towns of Weißenkirchen and Dürrnstein: cobblestone and small-stone pavements.
Bicycle Rides
· Donau-Niederösterreich
Handbike Tour along the Danube Cycle Path, Stage 3: Au – Melk
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 3
78.1 km
5:20 h
59 m
91 m
Handbike tour with light electric assistance along the Danube Cycle Path from Passau to Vienna in 5 stages.
Two challenging sections in Grein; otherwise, a very scenic route.
Bicycle Rides
· Donau-Niederösterreich
Danube Treasure Tour long with video
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
59.7 km
4:05 h
126 m
126 m
Circular route from Ybbs via the Danube power plant to Melk and back. Danube panorama, baroque old town, Melk Abbey and cultural highlights along the way.
Hiking Trail
· Waldviertel
IVV Wandertag Münichreith 2026 mittel
Difficulty
T1
moderate
11.7 km
2:55 h
159 m
159 m
IVV Münichreith 2026 Strecke Mittel - Familienstrecke, Kinderwagentauglich

