World Heritage Trail Wachau, Krems – Melk

Here in the Wachau area the Danube is even more beautiful than anywhere else. The mild climate and steep hills make it ideal territory for orchards and vineyards. Our hiking week leads thought the long-distance trail World Heritage Trail Wachau along the ridges of the Danube valley. On the varied walking routes you can enjoy magnificent views of one of Austria's oldest cultural landscapes with characteristic vineyards, apricot gardens and the impressive Danube stream in the valley. A varied walking tour leads past steep rocks, across soft hills and through aromatic vineyards. Little hamlets dot the landscape and apart from the famous wine, delicious apricot delicacies belong to the outstanding regional specialities.

Details on the walking tour along the World Heritage Trail Wachau

Wine, culture and nature create a unique symphony on the hiking holiday in the Wachau. From the mountain ranges in the Danube valley you have unique views over Austria’s largest river and one of the oldest cultural landscapes in the country, the Wachau region. En route along the World Heritage, long-distance hiking trail, you will pass pretty towns and wine villages such as Weißenkirchen, Spitz and Krems.

Highlights of the walking holiday World Heritage Trail Wachau

• Hike in the vineyards: What makes the Wachau region so special are definitely the numerous vineyards perched on the slopes. On a hiking holiday, the route sometimes even takes you along the vineyard paths.
• Wine & Culinary art: pancakes filled with apricot jam, fine spirits and of course the wonderful wines of the Wachau – on the hiking holiday in the Danube river valley you experience culinary highlights every day.
• Discover the Wachau from the river Danube: Of course, a boat trip must not be missing on the hiking holiday along the Danube! Between Melk and Krems you have the opportunity to gain completely new impressions of the Wachau.
• Hiking with a dog: The Wachau World Heritage Trail is also ideal for your four-legged friend thanks to the optimum route guidance without long ascents. Find out more about walking holidays with a dog.

Things to know about hiking along the World Heritage Trail Wachau

You start your hiking week with your individual arrival at Krems. The UNESCO World Heritage city features winding streets and wineries. Your hiking holiday begins the very next day with the first hike to Dürnstein. The route takes you via Weißenkirchen and Spitz to Melk, before returning to Krems by boat on the Danube. Every day you hike between 12 and 14 kilometres and climb several Wachau peaks, which are not high but steep. Surefootedness is therefore an advantage in certain sections.

• All information and further holiday tips for you hiking holidays along the Danube.
• We also offer this hiking tour in the charm version: World Heritage Trail Wachau with Charm, 8 days.