DUR 6: Gerolding-Melk

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  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Distance: 12,19 km
  • Duration: 4:00 h
  • Ascent: 222 m elevation gain
  • Descent: 385 m elevation gain

The 160-kilometre Dunkelsteinerwald-Runde (DUR) connects the most beautiful places in the Dunkelsteinerwald region in a total of 9 stages (and 4 connecting trails). An incomparable enjoyment of nature and hiking. The sixth stage (DUR 6) leads from Gerolding to Melk. All stages and connecting trails: www.dunkelsteinerwaldrunde.at.

  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Distance: 12,19 km
  • Duration: 4:00 h
  • Ascent: 222 m elevation gain
  • Descent: 385 m elevation gain
  • Fitness level required:
    4/6
  • Overall experience:
    2/6
  • Scenery:
    3/6
  • Lowest point205 m
  • Highest point461 m
  • Stage tour

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Description

DUR 6 leads us from Gerolding to Halterberg, from where there is a magnificent view of Melk and the Nibelungengau. Via the Hohenwarter Höhe and Berging we reach Schönbühel and on to Hub. From here we hike to the mouth of the Pielach and along the footpath and cycle path to Melk. The path over the Stiftsfelsen leads us directly to the parking lot of the Benedictine Abbey of Melk.

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