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Scenic circular route through the Dunkelsteinerwald and the Wachau
moderate
Distance 64.6 km
6:35 h
446 m
446 m
566 m
195 m
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Delicious grilled fish on sticks can be bought under the old Danube bridge in Krems Stein.
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moderate
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moderate
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566 m
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195 m
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The route leads on the road from Karlstetten via Gansbach through the Dunkelsteinerwald to Aggsbach Dorf where the Danube is visible for the first time. This section passes through the Dunkelsteinerwald and includes some smaller climbs.
From Aggsbach Dorf it goes along the right bank of the Danube to Rosatzbach. On this section, the cycle path passes through vineyards and orchards with views of the world-famous Dürnstein Abbey.
From Rosatzbach it continues on the road via Mautern an der Donau to Klein Wien. After Mautern there is a gentle climb to Klein Wien with magnificent views of the Göttweig Benedictine Abbey.
From Klein Wien the route goes on the road through the Flatnitztal to Karlstetten. Between Paudorf and Großhain there is the possibility to visit a Heuriger (wine tavern).
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Motorway A1 towards St. Pölten - exit St. Pölten South - continue straight until the large roundabout at Europaplatz - leave the roundabout at the 3rd exit towards Krems - turn left towards Karlstetten at the Wessely car dealership (Opel).Parking
Parking available in Karlstetten at the fire stationCoordinates
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48.258890, 15.566120
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48°15'32.0"N 15°33'58.0"E
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33U 542018 5345230
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Food and drink, possibly rain protection, swimwear for those who want to swim in the Danube
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Parts of this content were machine translated from German.
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
64.6 km
Duration
6:35 h
Ascent
446 m
Descent
446 m
Highest point
566 m
Lowest point
195 m
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