Wachau Trail 56

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

56 km | From Spitz to the Nature Park House via the Jauerling along the World Heritage Trail to Krems.

  • Distance: 56,60 km
  • Duration: 18:20 h
  • Ascent: 2546 m elevation gain
  • Descent: 2558 m elevation gain
  • Lowest point197 m
  • Highest point921 m
  • Tour route
  • Nice views
  • Accessibility by train and bus

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56 km | From Spitz to the Nature Park House via the Jauerling along the World Heritage Trail to Krems.

The Wachau56 is certainly the most challenging of the four routes of the Danube Valley Trail Wachau. With 56 km and +2546 m elevation gain, it is a thoroughbred ultra, varied and with many highlights along the route. hikers and trail runners are particularly challenged on the first 14 km with many meters of elevation gain, here it is important to save strength in order to bring the total distance home easily. the start for the hikers is at 06:00, please do not forget the headlamps, at this time it is still dark.

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Current weather in Spitz

Today, 05.03.2026

6° to 11°

Today, 05.03.2026

Clear sky

Wind speed2,5 km/h

Tomorrow, 06.03.2026

3° to 14°

Tomorrow, 06.03.2026

Mainly clear

Wind speed2,1 km/h