Description
The best way to get to Emmersdorf is on the Wachau railway.You then cycle upstream on a flat section of the Danube cycle path with marvellous views. The first destination is the Weitenegg leisure centre, which has a lovely child- and family-friendly bathing beach! There is a buffet with toilets and changing rooms, showers, pedalo hire, an aqua jump, surfing facilities, a children's playground and a beach volleyball court. It is also possible to hire a boat and marvel at the landscape from the water.
Crossing the power station offers exciting views - perhaps a ship is just coming through the lock! - and also allows you to visit the sights of Melk on the opposite bank. The return journey takes you over the Danube bridge and back to the railway station in Emmersdorf.
Starting point of the tour
Railway station in Emmersdorf
Destination point of the tour
Railway station in Emmersdorf
Route description Cycling for Family - The Danube is a lake
The tour starts at the railway station in Emmersdorf. You cycle comfortably upstream along the Danube without having to climb any gradients. There are marvellous views of Melk Abbey opposite and the large white Danube ships. Along the way, you will pass the longest natural sandy beach on the Danube in Luberegg. All water rats and swimming enthusiasts will find ideal conditions here, weather permitting.
After a few kilometres, the Weitenegg ruins can be seen from afar and you reach the Weitenegg leisure centre. The leisure centre offers a beautiful, child- and family-friendly bathing beach! There is a buffet with toilets and changing rooms, showers, pedalo hire, an aqua jump, surfing facilities, a children's playground and a beach volleyball court. It is also possible to hire a boat and marvel at the landscape from the water. A short stretch of the route back and then it's over the Melk power station to the other side of the Danube. There you cycle through the floodplain to Melk, which offers an exciting change of scenery with its abbey. You then cycle back to Emmersdorf over the Danube bridge.
Directions
A1 motorway to Melk exit, continue on B3 to Melk or B3a to Emmersdorf.
Parking
Donaulände or Emmersdorf football pitch.
Emmersdorf can be reached via bus route 715 every hour, seven days a week (Krems-Dürnstein-Weißenkirchen-Spitz-Aggsbach Markt-Emmersdorf-Bahnhof Melk). The line connects Melk station (Westbahn) with the station in Krems (Franz-Josefs-Bahn). www.vor.at
The Wachau railway runs between Krems and Emmersdorf: www.wachaubahn.at
Author's tip
Be sure to plan enough time for the Weitenegg leisure centre! Children and family-friendly beach, buffet with toilets and changing rooms, pedalo hire, an aqua jump, surfing facilities and a beach volleyball court.
And if you still have some energy left in your calves, you can visit the Wachau donkey adventure in Rantenberg. The donkey driving licence is a highlight for young and old alike! There are also donkey carriage rides and donkey hikes. Information at www.eselabenteuer.com or call Anita Brunner on +43 (0)660 39 11 465.
