Above the roof of the Danube
25.5 kilometres and 1144 vertical metres in 2 days
Short but sweet: “Übers Dach der Donau” combines the wine landscape of the Wachau with the scenic nature park on the Jauerling, the highest mountain along the Danube – in just two hiking stages. More than 700 metres in altitude separate the banks of the Danube from the summit area. The route climbs steadily, but without any hazardous passages.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Individual journey to Spitz, overnight stay incl. breakfast in Spitz.
Day 2: Stage Spitz – Mühldorf (World Heritage Trail, Stage 4)
Trail length 11.2 km – hiking time 4h
The highest and steepest wine terraces in the Wachau, sparse oak and beech forests and magnificent views of the Danube lie along this somewhat challenging stage.
Overnight stay incl. breakfast in Mühldorf.
Day 3: Stage Mühldorf - Spitz – journey home (Jauerling-Runde 07)
Trail length 14.3 km – Walking time 5h
The magnificent landscape in the Jauerling Nature Park and some truly unparalleled spectacles characterise this stage: the highest point of the World Heritage Trail, the highest vineyard in Lower Austria and so much more...
Travelling by public transport, experiencing nature:
The Wachau region is easily accessible by bus and train. Tickets, prices and suitable connections can be found at: Mobil in der Wachau
Included services
- 2 x overnight stays incl. breakfast in selected accommodation
- 2 x hiking snacks; the hosts provide snacks along the way (vegetarian or vegan on request)
- 2 x luggage transport between accommodation (1 piece of luggage per person)
- 1 x hiking guide set (incl. hiking map, hiking guide, luggage tag)
Price information
Not included, and payable on site:
- Accommodation tax (from the age of 15)
- Parking fees for your car
Prices are without taxation. Read more: www.niederoesterreich.at/taxen
Offer availability
- Bookable from 03/12/2026 to 11/15/2026 (single room price on request)
Organizer
Donau Niederösterreich Tourismus GmbH, A-3620 Spitz an der Donau, Schlossgasse 3, GISA number: 13091941. Terms and conditions of business of Donau Niederösterreich Tourismus GmbH apply, available on www.donau.com/impressum.