Walk and Wine in the Wachau

Duration: 5 days
Trails: T2 trails
Distance: 10 - 15 km / 6 - 9 mi per day
Ascent per day: 250 - 500 m / 820 - 1640 ft ascent per day

> Discover Austria's top wines at their best
> From village to village with luggage transport
> Dive into the wonderful world of the Heurigen

To hike or to sip? Why choose when you can do both? This five-day hike in the Wachau combines the best of both worlds: active nature and enjoying Austria's famous wines. Think rolling vineyards, charming villages, and yes ... there's always a glass of Grüner Veltliner waiting for you. Put on your hiking boots, because this will be a hike to remember (and that's not just because of the wine).

The Wachau is not just another wine region; it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of culture, gastronomy and eye-catching scenery. Here you hike from village to village, past terraced vineyards and the rippling Danube. On the menu? Refined wines like Grüner Veltliner and Riesling, plus delicacies like Marillenknödel - apricot balls that taste like little clouds of happiness. Each village along your route has its own charm, from medieval castles to cozy Heurigen (wine bars where the wine is fresher than morning dew).

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Included

  • Accommodation

    We will arrange your accommodation on the Wachau Experience in hotels, inns, and guesthouses. Accommodation will be private in single, double or twin rooms and with en-suite bathroom where possible.

  • Full travel guide

    You’ll receive access to our trekking app, which serves as your complete digital travel guide for the Wachau Experience. Inside, you’ll find everything you need for your trek: route descriptions, hiking maps, navigation support, payment information, and all the key details specific to your journey.

  • Baggage Transfer

    This trek includes the transfer of your luggage throughout the entire Wachau Experience trek. Your bags will be picked up every morning from the hotel lobby and will be driven to your next next accommodation. Baggage transfers allow you to travel lighter during the day and enjoy the walk in a more relaxed manner.

  • Breakfast

    Breakfast is, if possible, included in this trek and it will be provided every morning at your accommodation.

  • Accommodation before and after the tour

    Accommodation before and after the trek is included. Breakfast is part of your stay.

  • Navigation support

    Our trekking app also includes built-in navigation support. With GPS-based maps and offline access, you can follow the trail confidently and stay on route even without mobile signal.

Excluded

  • Traveling to and from

    You have to make your own way to the starting point. The total amount does not include personal transport. This also applies to any transport from the end point of your trail.

  • Transfers

    If you require any form of public or local transport during the trek, it is not included in the package unless stated otherwise. This applies to taxis, buses, cable cars, gondolas, and similar services.

  • Travel Insurance

    Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.

  • Lunch and Dinner

    Breakfast is, if possible, included in the price of the trek. You can get lunch and dinner at the shops, hotels, and restaurants along the way.

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