Description
World Heritage Trail Wachau: From Melk to Aggsbach Dorf
From the main square in Melk, our path leads over Melk Abbey up to Pielachberg and further to the Jonas Cross. Here, besides a beautiful rest area, a grand view of the Danube, the Jauerling, and the surroundings awaits us. On an old farm road, we continue to Schönbühel with its remarkable castle. Through Berging, our path leads through the forest up to the Hohenwarther Höhe, where we can enjoy a great panoramic view over the Dunkelsteinerwald. Over Hohenwarthberg, it finally goes down to Aggsbach Dorf to the Danube, where our stage ends.
Starting point of the tour
Melk, town hall square
Destination point of the tour
Aggsbach Dorf, Hammerschmiede
Route description Wachau World Heritage Trail 09: Melk-Aggsbach Dorf
Our stage begins at the main square in Melk. From here, it is not far to the town hall square, which we cross lengthwise and then immediately turn left up Sechsergasse. We reach the Klostersteig and immediately the Melk Abbey, where we turn right onto Abt-Dietmayrstraße. Slightly downhill, we soon reach Wiener Straße and follow it out of town past the outdoor swimming pool. We go under the main road, go straight ahead at the roundabout, and reach the Pielach via Pielacher Straße. We cross the river on a small bridge, turn left at the first street, and shortly after keep right again. We hike up to Pielachberg and turn left in the village at the top. On an old farm road, we reach the Jonas Cross at 344 m. The beautiful rest area offers a wonderful view of the Danube, the Jauerling, and towards Melk. After a long rest, we follow the farm road further towards Hub and descend to Schönbühel with its impressive castle.
We cross the federal road and walk along the Danube promenade by the flood protection wall. In the village, there are several taverns inviting you for a cozy break. In front of the municipal square, we go right and follow Rossbachweg to Berging. In the village, we enjoy a great view over Schönbühel and the picturesque course of the Danube. We walk along the main road and turn right. Now it goes up shady forest paths to the Hohenwarther Höhe. From 475 m, we have a magnificent panoramic view over the Dunkelsteinerwald. Afterwards, we hike over Hohenwarthberg down towards the Danube to Aggsbach Dorf. At Hotel Residenz Wachau (stamp station), we cross the street to the Danube, where our stage ends.
Directions
A1 to Melk, continue on B33 to Aggsbach Dorf
Parking
At the parking lot by the boat docks on the Danube in Melk or at the Aggsbach Dorf Charterhouse
The villages are accessible by public transport seven days a week. Returning to the starting point of the hike is possible.
Melk lies on the Westbahn railway line and is connected to Krems station by bus line 720 (Krems-Rossatz - Melk or Melk-Rossatz-Krems). On the north bank, bus line 715 runs from Krems-Spitz-Melk or Melk-Spitz-Krems. www.vor.at
Nextbike bike rental stations are located in Melk and Aggsbach Dorf, www.nextbike.at
