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Dunkelsteiner Forest Trail 42KM

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  • Dunkelsteiner Forest Trail 42 KM
    Dunkelsteiner Forest Trail 42 KM
    Photo: Andreas Neubauer, Wachau Trail

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     Dive into the wild beauty of

    the Dunkelsteiner Forest and take on a unique challenge!

    This trail offers not only a

    varied route through mystical

    forests, but also the chance to

    push your limits and experience nature up close. 

    difficult
    Distance 43.2 km
    12:50 h
    1,563 m
    1,478 m
    721 m
    225 m

     Dunkelsteiner Forest Trail – 42 km of pure nature experience! 

    From Göttweig Abbey to Aggstein Castle Ruins 

    The journey starts at the historic Göttweig Abbey before crossing the wild and mysterious Dunkelsteiner Forest.

     Over varied paths, challenging climbs, and past breathtaking viewpoints, the 42 km route leads to the imposing Aggstein Castle Ruins. A trail full of nature experience, sporting challenge, and spectacular moments amidst the Wachau landscape!

    Difficulty
    T2 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    721 m
    Lowest point
    225 m

    Track types

    Asphalt 14.88%Dirt road 11.73%Forested/wild trail 52.54%Path 18.82%Road 1.99%
    Asphalt
    6.4 km
    Dirt road
    5.1 km
    Forested/wild trail
    22.7 km
    Path
    8.1 km
    Road
    863 m
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    Coordinates

    DD
    48.365564, 15.612467
    DMS
    48°21'56.0"N 15°36'44.9"E
    UTM
    33U 545363 5357113
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    User Questions


    November 21, 2025
    Andreas Neubauer
    Liebe Siegrid, habe alle Infos auf unserer Website aktualisiert. https://www.dunkelsteinerwaldtrail.at/shuttle-transfer

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    Difficulty
    T2 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    43.2 km
    Duration
    12:50 h
    Ascent
    1,563 m
    Descent
    1,478 m
    Highest point
    721 m
    Lowest point
    225 m
    Linear route

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