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Long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau
Hiking tour Starting from Any, depending on the chosen stage
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- Difficulty: Difficult
- Distance: 96,06 km
- Duration: 27:50 h
- Ascent: 1776 m elevation gain
- Descent: 1776 m elevation gain
The long-distance hiking trail Kremstal-Donau combines nature, cuisine, and culture, offering numerous excursion destinations: a hike that reflects the diversity of the region.
- Starting point of the tour
- Any, depending on the chosen stage
- Tour destination
- Any, depending on the chosen stage
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Distance: 96,06 km
- Duration: 27:50 h
- Ascent: 1776 m elevation gain
- Descent: 1776 m elevation gain
- Fitness level required:6/6
- Overall experience:3/6
- Scenery:4/6
- Lowest point189 m
- Highest point635 m
- Round tour
- Stage tour
- Nice views
- With refreshment stops
- Accessibility by train and bus
- Suitable for families and children
Description
The versatile long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau runs a total of 98.4 kilometers between Wachau and Kamptal. Along the picturesque route, idyllic nature connects with fine cuisine and regional culture, crowned by numerous excursion destinations. From the magnificent Göttweig Abbey to the Senftenberg ruin, to wine experience worlds and forest educational trails – the hike offers plenty of interesting highlights.
Divided into 15 easy to moderate stages, each four to 18 kilometers long, the hike is also ideal for families and sporty hiking novices. The hilly landscape can be explored by young and old alike and repeatedly entices with exciting stopovers. More time should be planned per stage so that the impressive sights along the way can be explored at a leisurely pace. For more details on the individual stages, all information is available for free download at www.kremstal.at.
- Equipment We recommend the following equipment:Hiking shoesBackpackWeatherproof clothing (e.g., rain protection)HeadwearSunscreenSufficient provisions (water, snack)Hiking map long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau and/or mobile tour planner
- Parking In the parking garages of Krems city center. Please note the paid short-term parking system with zones in the city centers of Krems and Stein. More information can be found on the city of Krems homepage www.krems.gv.at
- Getting there From Vienna via the A22 and the S5 to Krems.From the A1 West Autobahn from St. Pölten via the S33 to Krems.From the A1 West Autobahn to Melk and then on the B3 to Krems (through the Wachau).
- Public transport From Vienna (Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof) to Krems: Travel time: approx. 1 hourFrom St. Pölten (Westbahn) to Krems: Travel time: approx. 30-45 minutesFrom Linz: Westbahn to St. Pölten, then continue by regional train to KremsSchedule query ÖBBSchedule query Eastern Region Transport VORSchedule Westbahn
- Editor’s tip Plan enough time to visit the worthwhile excursion destinations in the region, for example, the Kunstmeile Krems with the Lower Austria State Gallery.
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Current weather in Krems an der Donau
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Tomorrow, 12.02.2026
Light rain
Wind speed1,1 km/h
All information about the stages can be found at www.kremstal.at. The hiking map "Long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau" can be requested free of charge from Donau NÖ Tourismus GmbH by phone at 02713-30060-60 or downloaded from the brochure shop at www.donau.com/prospekte.