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Long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau

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  • in Senftenberg next to the Krems
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    The long-distance hiking trail Kremstal-Donau combines nature, cuisine, and culture, offering numerous excursion destinations: a hike that reflects the diversity of the region.
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    Distance 96.1 km
    27:50 h
    1,776 m
    1,776 m
    635 m
    189 m

    The versatile long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau runs a total of 98.4 kilometers between Wachau and Kamptal. Along the picturesque route, idyllic nature connects with fine cuisine and regional culture, crowned by numerous excursion destinations. From the magnificent Göttweig Abbey to the Senftenberg ruin, to wine experience worlds and forest educational trails – the hike offers plenty of interesting highlights.
    Divided into 15 easy to moderate stages, each four to 18 kilometers long, the hike is also ideal for families and sporty hiking novices. The hilly landscape can be explored by young and old alike and repeatedly entices with exciting stopovers. More time should be planned per stage so that the impressive sights along the way can be explored at a leisurely pace. For more details on the individual stages, all information is available for free download at www.kremstal.at.

    Author’s recommendation

    Plan enough time to visit the worthwhile excursion destinations in the region, for example, the Kunstmeile Krems with the Lower Austria State Gallery.

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    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    635 m
    Lowest point
    189 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 43.21%Dirt road 14.29%Forested/wild trail 17.19%Path 6.08%Road 14.92%Unknown 4.28%
    Asphalt
    41.5 km
    Dirt road
    13.7 km
    Forested/wild trail
    16.5 km
    Path
    5.8 km
    Road
    14.3 km
    Unknown
    4.1 km
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    Safety information

    Please note the following tips and notes to make your hiking holiday a great experience: 

    • Stay on the marked trails and wear mountain/hiking shoes.
    • Please do not leave your garbage on the trail.
    • Carry sufficient provisions (water/snack) with you.
    • Take the hiking map with you or use the free hiking app.
    • Respect the sensitive habitats of plants and wildlife.

    Tips and suggestions

    All information about the stages can be found at www.kremstal.at. The hiking map "Long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau" can be requested free of charge from Donau NÖ Tourismus GmbH by phone at 02713-30060-60 or downloaded from the brochure shop at www.donau.com/prospekte.

    Public transport

    From Vienna (Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof) to Krems: Travel time: approx. 1 hour
    From St. Pölten (Westbahn) to Krems: Travel time: approx. 30-45 minutes
    From Linz: Westbahn to St. Pölten, then continue by regional train to Krems

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    Directions

    From Vienna via the A22 and the S5 to Krems.
    From the A1 West Autobahn from St. Pölten via the S33 to Krems.
    From the A1 West Autobahn to Melk and then on the B3 to Krems (through the Wachau).

    Parking

    In the parking garages of Krems city center. Please note the paid short-term parking system with zones in the city centers of Krems and Stein. More information can be found on the city of Krems homepage www.krems.gv.at

    Coordinates

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    48.412071, 15.601803
    DMS
    48°24'43.5"N 15°36'06.5"E
    UTM
    33U 544533 5362276
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    All information about the stages can be found at www.kremstal.at . The "Kremstal-Donau long-distance hiking trail" hiking map can be requested free of charge from Donau NÖ Tourismus GmbH by telephone on 02713-30060-60 or downloaded from the brochure shop at www.donau.com/brochure  will.

    Equipment

    We recommend the following equipment:

    • Hiking shoes
    • Backpack
    • Weatherproof clothing (e.g., rain protection)
    • Headwear
    • Sunscreen
    • Sufficient provisions (water, snack)
    • Hiking map long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau and/or mobile tour planner

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language

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    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    96.1 km
    Duration
    27:50 h
    Ascent
    1,776 m
    Descent
    1,776 m
    Highest point
    635 m
    Lowest point
    189 m
    Round trip Multi-stage route Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly

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    Kremstal-Danube long-distance hiking trail 01: Krems - Mautern
    recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 1
    Distance 3.5 km
    Duration 0:50 h
    Ascent 6 m
    Descent 19 m

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    Long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau 02: Mautern - Furth near Göttweig
    recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 2
    Distance 4.5 km
    Duration 1:00 h
    Ascent 63 m
    Descent 52 m

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    Long-distance trail Kremstal-Danube 03: Furth - Paudorf
    recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 3
    Distance 4.3 km
    Duration 1:05 h
    Ascent 231 m
    Descent 186 m

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    Long-Distance Trail Kremstal-Donau 04: Paudorf - Hollenburg
    recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 4
    Distance 9.3 km
    Duration 3:10 h
    Ascent 97 m
    Descent 161 m

    Where culinary delight and a dreamlike vineyard panorama meet, the hiking stage Paudorf – Hollenburg begins.

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    Long-distance hiking trail Kremstal-Danube 05: Hollenburg - Gedersdorf
    recommended route Difficulty Stage 5
    Distance 13 km
    Duration 3:15 h
    Ascent 9 m
    Descent 6 m

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    Kremstal-Danube Long-Distance Trail 08: Gedersdorf - Langenlois
    recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 6
    Distance 6.6 km
    Duration 1:40 h
    Ascent 147 m
    Descent 125 m

    Surrounded by impressive vineyards and breathtaking scenery, the hike runs from Gedersdorf to Langenlois: A stage made for sporty wine lovers.

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    Long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau 09: Langenlois - Lengenfeld
    recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 7
    Distance 7 km
    Duration 1:45 h
    Ascent 151 m
    Descent 68 m

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    Long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau 10: Lengenfeld - Stratzing
    recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 8
    Distance 3.9 km
    Duration 1:00 h
    Ascent 84 m
    Descent 25 m

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    Long-distance path Kremstal-Donau 11: Stratzing - Droß
    recommended route Difficulty easy Stage 9
    Distance 3.9 km
    Duration 1:00 h
    Ascent 87 m
    Descent 36 m

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    Long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau 13: Droß - Gföhl
    recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 10
    Distance 12.4 km
    Duration 3:00 h
    Ascent 412 m
    Descent 162 m

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    Long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau 14: Gföhl - Senftenberg
    recommended route Difficulty difficult Stage 11
    Distance 17.1 km
    Duration 4:30 h
    Ascent 459 m
    Descent 778 m

    Hiking sportily from one landmark to the next: The stage Gföhl – Senftenberg is full of sights worth seeing that want to be explored dynamically.

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    Long-distance trail Kremstal-Danube 15: Senftenberg - Krems
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    Duration 2:00 h
    Ascent 185 m
    Descent 220 m

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