Long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau 02: Mautern - Furth near Göttweig

Between idyllic vineyards and impressive gorges, the second stage of the long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau carves its way through nature. Starting from the Roman town Mautern, the route lined with vineyards and walnut trees first leads to the natural monument Hohlweg Zellergraben. The impressive loess gorge with walls up to twelve meters high leads straight to Furth, where numerous taverns invite you to a relaxed break. Another highlight of the stage is the UNESCO World Heritage Benedictine Abbey Göttweig, which towers high above the path throughout the hike. Due to the short distance and the few altitude meters, the stage Mautern - Furth is also classified as easy. It is thus suitable both for leisure hikers and for sport-enthusiastic hiking beginners.

Town office Mautern an der Donau

Municipal office of the market town Furth near Göttweig

Route description Long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau 02: Mautern - Furth near Göttweig

The stage starts at the town hall of Mautern on St. Pöltnerstraße heading towards Raab Barracks. Shortly after the barracks gate, Schanzweg branches off to the right, which we follow. At Hauerkreuz, we keep left and enter Neubergweg and its namesake vineyard. From Zellerkreuz, the path leads through the natural monument "Hohlweg Zellergraben", a loess gorge with walls up to 12 m high, to Furth. We walk through well-known vineyards like Silberbühel, Oberfeld, and Gottschelle and pass the Further Kellergraben with taverns. At the end of this loess path, we reach the settlement area, turn right into Kellergraben, and near the kindergarten turn left into St. Wolfgang-Weg. Passing Further parish church, located at the foot of the Benedictine Abbey Göttweig, the "Austrian Montecassino", we go through the gateway, over the Fladnitz bridge, and then reach our stage destination, the town office of the market town Furth near Göttweig.