Probably the most exciting and beautiful 25 kilometres of the Danube Cycle Path are perfect for a varied family cycle trip.
Popis
Great adventure playgrounds, beautiful bathing spots, romantic villages, imposing castle ruins, a really interesting maritime museum and plenty of opportunities to take a break along the way. Tip: Take the ferry to the other bank and return by boat or train.
Information about the boat trip at www.ddsg-blue-danube.at
All information and timetable for the Wachau railway at www.noevog.at
Výchozí bod trasy
Rolling ferry landing stage in Spitz
Cílový bod trasy
Rolling ferry landing stage in Spitz
Popis trasy Cycling for Family - Cycling in the Wachau Valley
You start at the rolling ferry landing stage in Spitz and cross the Danube on the energy self-sufficient rolling ferry. Tip: In the waiting room you will find a camera obscura by the famous artist Olafur Eliasson. Once you have arrived on the south bank, you cycle leisurely along the Danube cycle path downstream, where numerous wine taverns invite you to take a break with a tasty snack and Wachauer Laberl. The route takes you through dreamy villages such as Mitterarnsdorf and Bacharnsdorf to St. Lorenz. There, you will find a giant nose protruding from the ground at the roller ferry station.
The route continues to Rossatz, where the fine sandy beach invites you to splash around and swim in the Danube with a view of the blue tower of Dürnstein.The motorised ferry takes you back to the north bank of the Danube: it departs right next to the campsite and a large adventure playground in Rossatz. Once in Dürnstein, a visit to Dürnstein Abbey or a hike to the Dürnstein castle ruins is highly recommended. Explore the Middle Ages with the legendary crusader Richard the Lionheart! The path to the ruins illustrates the abduction, imprisonment and release of the English king in 21 historical stations.
The route continues past the vineyards and along the Danube to Weißenkirchen without any inclines. If the weather is fine, you can take a dip in the natural bathing area at the boat station in Weißenkirchen. Now enjoy the route through the picturesque landscape and the villages of Joching, Wösendorf and St. Michael and you have reached the starting point of the tour in Spitz.
Příjezd
Take the A1 motorway to the Melk exit, continue on the B3 directly to Spitz.
Parkování
Free parking at the Donaulände, at Spitz Castle, at the railway station or at the Maritime Museum.
Accessible by train and bus
Spitz is connected to Melk and Krems by bus line 715 (Krems-Dürnstein-Weißenkirchen-Spitz-Aggsbach Markt-Emmersdorf-Bahnhof Melk) every hour, seven days a week, www.vor.at
The Wachau Railway runs at weekends and on public holidays during the low season and daily during the summer season: www.wachaubahn.at
Tip autora
The exciting history of historic Danube navigation before the invention of the steam engine is on display at the Spitz Maritime Museum. Special guided tours for children and families! www.schifffahrtsmuseum-spitz.at
Hike to the Hinterhaus ruins: Many legends and tales surround the Hinterhaus ruins. It is said to be haunted to this day! Great panoramic view of the Danube valley, the Wachau and Spitz. Even better terrain for family games of knights and robbers!The starting point is the car park at the Maritime Museum, from there it's an easy 15-20 minute walk slightly uphill to the ruins.
Guided tours for children at Dürnstein Abbey: a chain of different coloured beads is used to explain the most important dates and stages from the foundation of the abbey to the present day. www.stiftduernstein.at
