Wachau Trail 56

©Donau Niederösterreich - Robert Herbst

Distance: 56,60 km
Duration: 18:20 h
Ascent: 2546 m elevation gain
Descent: 2558 m elevation gain

56 km Trail Running Route | From Spitz to the Nature Park Visitor Center via the Jauerling, along the World Heritage Trail to Krems.

Starting point of the tour: Spitz on the Danube
Tour destination: Krems on the Danube

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Distance: 56,60 km
Duration: 18:20 h
Ascent: 2546 m elevation gain
Descent: 2558 m elevation gain

Technical difficulty:2/6
Hiking difficulty:4/6

Lowest point: 197 m
Highest point: 921 m

Tour route
Nice views
Accessibility by train and bus

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56 km Trail Running Route | From Spitz to the Nature Park Visitor Center via the Jauerling, along the World Heritage Trail to Krems.

56 km Trail Running Tour | From Spitz to the Nature Park Visitor Center via the Jauerling, along the World Heritage Trail to Krems.

The Wachau56 is certainly the most challenging of the four routes on the Donautal Trail Wachau. At 56 km with 2,546 meters of elevation gain, it’s a true ultra—diverse and packed with highlights along the way.Hikers and trail runners will face a particularly tough challenge during the first 14 km, which feature significant elevation gain; it’s important to conserve energy here to comfortably complete the entire distance.

This tour is part of an annual event. For more information, visit www.wachautrail.at.

Equipment
This tour is part of an annual event; for more information, visit www.wachautrail.at. Please note: There are specific equipment requirements for the event.
The tour is very challenging, so we generally recommend the following equipment outside of the event:
- First-aid kit, including a thermal blanket
- Reflective safety gear, such as a high-visibility vest, reflective armbands, or a reflective hood
- Backpack with drinks and snacks for self-sufficiency
- A fully charged cell phone and an additional power bank for longer distances. The battery can drain quickly in cold weather, so the cell phone should always be carried close to your body.
- Headlamp for anyone setting out in the early morning hours or arriving in the evening. The headlamp should have a minimum output of 500 lumens
- A change of clothes appropriate for the weather
- Warm jacket, gloves, and hat—the weather can change quickly at higher elevations or in the wilderness, even if it’s still warm in the city.
- In winter conditions (snow, ice), crampons (a lightweight version of ice cleats) can be helpful.
Public transport
Public transportation to Spitz/Ferry: Take bus line 715 (from Krems or Melk)
or by the Wachaubahn to Spitz/Train Station (does not operate in winter)
www.anachb.at

Wachau Trail 56

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