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Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
681 m
Lowest point
202 m
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Safety information
Please observe the following tips and notes so that your hiking holiday becomes a pleasant experience:
Stay on the marked paths.
Wear good footwear.
Carry enough drinking water and possibly a snack with you.
Please do not leave your trash on the trail.
Respect the sensitive habitats of plants and wildlife.
Walking/using the suggested route is at your own risk and responsibility.
Tips and suggestions
The sub-section of the Jakobsweg Weinviertel flows into the Wachau section in Mautern, and from Melk to Ybbs into the Nibelungengau section.
Inspiration for your individual accommodation search can be found here.
Public transport
Bus connections between the Melk and Krems train stations to Mautern - connection to Westbahn and Franz-Josefsbahn are available. On weekends, a call bus runs Krems-Mautern-Furth-Göttweig Abbey. You can find all bus connections at www.vor.at
Directions
A1: Via the S33 from St. Pölten, exit Mautern, following signs to Furth.
S5: From Vienna to Krems, then to Mautern, following signs to Furth.
Parking
Sufficient parking is available at Göttweig Abbey or at the Park & Ride facility in Furth-Palt.
Coordinates
DD
48.365696, 15.613886
DMS
48°21'56.5"N 15°36'50.0"E
UTM
33U 545468 5357129
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Equipment
Basic equipment for pilgrimage routes:
Sturdy, comfortable, and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
Clothing in multiple layers with moisture transport
Hiking socks
Backpack (with rain cover)
Sun, rain, and wind protection (hat, sunscreen, waterproof and windproof jacket and pants)
Sunglasses
Telescopic poles
Enough provisions and drinking water
First aid kit with blister plasters
Blister plasters
Bivouac sack/Survival bag
Emergency blanket
Headlamp
Pocket knife
Signal whistle
Mobile phone
Cash
Navigation device/map and compass
Emergency contact details
Identity card
Devotional items and necessary materials
Overnight stay in a hostel:
Hygiene articles and medication
Travel towel
Earplugs
Sleeping bag liner
Sleepwear
Pilgrim ID card
Coronavirus mask and hand sanitizer
The lists for "basic equipment" and "technical equipment" are compiled based on the chosen activity. They do not claim to be complete and serve only as suggestions of what you should pack.
For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on the proper use and maintenance of your equipment.
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
22.4 km
Duration
6:25 h
Ascent
611 m
Descent
545 m
Highest point
681 m
Lowest point
202 m
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