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Walk and Wine in the Wachau

Duration: 5 days

Trails: T2 trails

Distance: 10 - 15 km per day

Ascent per day: 250 - 500 m ascent per day

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> 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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Arrival in Krems

Welcome to Krems, one of Austria's oldest wine towns with a history dating back to the Middle Ages. Wander through its charming streets, lined with Renaissance and Baroque buildings, and soak in the atmosphere. The town offers a welcoming array of terraces where you can enjoy a glass of Grüner Veltliner, the region’s star wine. Krems is the perfect place to kick off your adventure with a mix of history, culture, and delicious local wine.

Zum goldenen Engel - Fam. Ehrenreich

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Krems - Dürnstein

Duration: 03:30 h

Distance: 10.5 km

Ascent: 430 m

Descent: 420 m

Today’s route follows the scenic Danube riverbank, leading you through terraced vineyards to the iconic village of Dürnstein. The walk includes gentle inclines and provides sweeping views over the Danube Valley. Stop at a winery along the way to try local specialties. Dürnstein itself is famous for its striking blue Baroque church tower and the castle ruins where King Richard the Lionheart was held captive. Enjoy an overnight stay in this picturesque village, where every corner seems to tell a story.

Pension "Altes Rathaus"

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Dürnstein - Weissenkirchen

Duration: 04:30 h

Distance: 15.4 km

Ascent: 460 m

Descent: 460 m

Leaving Dürnstein, you’ll pass through the heart of the Wachau wine region, following trails that wind through terraced vineyards and offer stunning views over the Danube. This relaxed route is ideal for frequent stops, so you can sample wines or enjoy a picnic overlooking the river. Weissenkirchen is known for its historic wine terraces and its towering Gothic church. This charming village is the largest wine-growing community in the Wachau and is an excellent place to savor more of the region’s Riesling and Grüner Veltliner.

Gasthof zur Wachau

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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

We will send you on your way with a digital travel guide which includes a route description, interactive Wachau Experience hiking maps, and the most important information applicable to your trek.
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.

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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

Should you need any form of (public) transport on location, this is not part of the trekking package. This includes the use of taxi, bus, cable cars, gondolas etc.
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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Walk and Wine in the Wachau