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Introductory route Dürnstein
Hiking tour Starting from Danube bank Dürnstein
- Difficulty: Easy
- Distance: 1,52 km
- Duration: 0:25 h
- Ascent: 3 m elevation gain
- Descent: 13 m elevation gain
The perfect tour for guests on a tight time budget or with limited mobility. You get a first impression of the old town, a glimpse of the famous ruins and see the iconic abbey up close.
- Starting point of the tour
- Danube bank Dürnstein
- Tour destination
- Danube bank Dürnstein
- Difficulty: Easy
- Distance: 1,52 km
- Duration: 0:25 h
- Ascent: 3 m elevation gain
- Descent: 13 m elevation gain
- Fitness level required:1/6
- Overall experience:6/6
- Scenery:6/6
- Lowest point198 m
- Highest point213 m
- Round tour
- With refreshment stops
- Accessibility by train and bus
- Suitable for families and children
Description
This leisurely one-hour walk allows you to discover the town and its history at 7 of the 23 stops along barrier-free paths.
Dürnstein, situated at the foot of the steeply sloping castle rock on the Danube, is one of the most important urban ensembles in Lower Austria with its well-preserved medieval wall ring. The old Kuenringer town, where tradition and beauty meet in a unique way, is an unmissable destination on the banks of the Danube. During your stay, enjoy Wachau wines in a cozy wine tavern or in the shady garden of a restaurant.
- Route description Follow the guidance system through Dürnstein, which will surely show you the best way through the town and ensure you don’t miss any highlights.
- Parking Outside of Dürnstein, there are five large paid parking lots. The town centre of Dürnstein is reachable within a 5 to 10 minute walk.
- Getting there A1 to the St. Pölten junction, continue on S33 to Krems or on B3 to Dürnstein.
- Editor’s tip The highlights of the route:Stift Dürnstein, the baroque jewel and landmark of the WachauKremser GateWith support from the state and the European Union (LEADER)
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In the free Dürnstein city map and on the overview boards at the parking lots and at the train station, you will find a list of the best addresses and sights of Dürnstein.
Contact: Municipal office Dürnstein
3601 Dürnstein No. 25, Tel. 02711 219, office@duernstein.gv.at
Letzte Änderung: 25 Feb 2026