Description
World Heritage Trail Wachau: From Emmersdorf to Melk
The stage from Emmersdorf to Melk takes us up to the village of Rantenberg, where a fantastic panoramic view awaits us. We then continue downhill to Schloss Luberegg (a Heuriger and restaurant) and the Danube. On the island Luberegg, we reach the Melk Danube power plant, cross the river and reach Löweninsel and finally the old town of Melk.
Starting point of the tour
Emmersdorf, Market Street
Destination point of the tour
Melk, Main Square
Route description Wachau World Heritage Trail 08: Emmersdorf-Melk
We start in the Market Street of the picturesque Renaissance town of Emmersdorf and go under the viaduct of the Wachau railway, then turn left into Rote Kreuz Street. At the next junction, turn right up to Rothenhof Castle (accommodation). We go left and immediately right again into the little street Waldweg. After about 250 m, we turn right onto Jägersteig and leave the town area. Via forest and meadow paths, we reach Rantenberg. At the road, we turn left and arrive at the stamp station. We keep sharply to the right and cross the hamlet. After the last house, turn left onto a field path. After five minutes, we reach the junction to Dachbergwarte. However, this observation tower is closed. We continue steadily downhill to the hamlet of Hain. In the village, we go left and twice right. It goes downhill, we go under the Wachau railway and reach the imperial Schloss Luberegg from the 18th century. The Heuriger Haferkast`n, which invites you to stop for a meal, is located in the castle. At the zebra crossing, we cross federal road B3, then keep right and walk parallel to the road to Hafenstüberl in Luberegg (here there is also a Danube lake with sandy beach - only when water levels are low). The path turns left and leads over a bridge to the Luberegg island and the Danube. After the bridge, we turn right and now walk next to the Danube directly towards the Melk Danube power plant. We cross the river over the power plant and reach the Melk Löweninsel. Along the Danube, we walk briefly downstream and shortly afterwards turn right to enter the floodplain forest. We turn right once more, pass a barrier and reach the St. Leopold bridge, cross the street and immediately reach the main square of Melk - above it towers the Melk Abbey.
Directions
A1 to Melk exit, then continue on B3 to Melk or B3 and B3a to Emmersdorf
Parking
Car parks at the ship docking points on the Danube in Emmersdorf and in Melk
The places can be reached by public transport seven days a week. Returning to the starting point of the hike is possible.
On the north bank of the Wachau, line 715 runs Krems-Spitz-Melk or Melk-Spitz-Krems. This line connects Melk station (Westbahn) with the station in Krems (Franz-Josefs-Bahn). On the south bank, bus line 720 runs from Krems-Mautern-Rossatz-Melk or Melk-Rossatz-Mautern-Krems. www.vor.at
The Wachau railway only runs on weekends and public holidays (three times daily): www.wachaubahn.at
Rental bike stations Nextbike (EUR 1/hour) are located in Emmersdorf and Melk, www.nextbike.at
Author's tip
Fun and enjoyment at the Wachau donkey adventure! Information from Ms. Anita Brunner, Tel. 0660/39 11 465, at Pömling 13, 3644 Emmersdorf. www.eselabenteuer.com
