Trekking Trails recommended route Stage 3

Kremstal-Danube Long Distance Trail 03: Furth – Paudorf

Trekking Trails · Donau-Niederösterreich
Logo Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal
Responsible for this content
Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal Verified partner 
  • Furth mit Stift Göttweig
    Furth mit Stift Göttweig
    Photo: Donau Niederösterreich/Daniela Matejschek
Hint

Explanation

Selected alternatives for you

    Whether idyllic Kremstal, baroque churches in a dreamlike mountain setting or majestic redwood trees - the Furth - Paudorf stage promises pure enjoyment of nature.

    easy
    Distance 4.3 km
    1:05 h
    231 m
    186 m
    416 m
    211 m

    The Furth - Paudorf stage offers everything: nature, history, and amazement. Even the hike's first section presents impressive panoramic views over the Danube and the Krems Valley. But the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Göttweig Abbey also impresses along the way. With its baroque architectural style and unique location on the Göttweiger Berg, the monastery creates a unique ambience that speaks for itself. For another historical facet, it is also worth taking a short detour to the mountain's highest point. The foundation of St. George's church, built in the tenth century, lies. The rest of the tour leads to Klein-Wien, past the Filial Church of St. Blasien with its picturesque mountain cemetery. Afterwards, the stage reaches its destination Paudorf. Another nature experience awaits you at the end of the hike: the forest nature trail with its imposing redwood trees, the size of which is unique in Austria.

    Author’s recommendation

    The UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Benedictine Abbey of Göttweig towers unmistakably on the eastern edge of the world-famous Wachau.

    A detour to the redwoods is worthwhile. (approx. 2,1 miles return, Walking time approx. 1 hour).

    Profile picture of Sabine Schwinn
    Author
    Sabine Schwinn
    Update: November 12, 2024
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    416 m
    Lowest point
    211 m
    Best time of year
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    Track types

    Asphalt 38.95%Dirt road 5.60%Forested/wild trail 26.32%Path 27.95%Road 0.27%Unknown 0.88%
    Asphalt
    1.7 km
    Dirt road
    0.2 km
    Forested/wild trail
    1.1 km
    Path
    1.2 km
    Road
    0 km
    Unknown
    0 km
    Show elevation profile

    Safety information

    Please note the following tips and advice to ensure that your hiking holiday is a beautiful experience: 

    • Stay on the marked trails and wear mountain/hiking boots.
    • Please do not leave your rubbish along the path.
    • Carry enough food (water/snacks) with you.
    • Take the hiking map with you or use the free hiking app.
    • Respect the sensitive habitats of flora and fauna.

    Tips and suggestions

    All information about the stages can be found at www.kremstal.at . The "Kremstal-Donau long-distance hiking trail" hiking map can be requested free of charge from Donau NÖ Tourismus GmbH by telephone on 02713-30060-60 or downloaded from the brochure shop at www.donau.com/brochure  will.

    Turn-by-turn directions

    From the Furth municipal office, we walk along Obere Landstraße before turning right into Villenweg, where the signposts to the Benedictine Abbey of Göttweig, the "Montecasino of Austria", already show us the way. From here, the trail climbs steadily uphill to Göttweig Abbey. Once at the top, a detour to the north side of the monastery is rewarded with a magnificent view of the Danube, the Krems Valley and the Wachau. Our path, however, passes to the south and, at the end of the car park, joins the Steinweg, which leads along the southern slope of the Göttweiger Berg to Klein-Wien. Passing the Schickh inn, we cross the railway tracks and, immediately afterwards, the country road before walking up to the Filialkirche. Finally, we have to pass behind the church and the cemetery and reach the first settlement houses of Paudorf on a quiet forest path. Continue along Untere Zellerstraße until you reach Bahnhofstraße, turn left and immediately right again, past the railway station to the playground, then left again, past the sports fields to the town centre, the end of the stage.

    Rest stop
    Tip
    Nearby
    Top Partner
    Waypoint
    Start point
    End point
    Low point
    High point
    Forecast
    Photo
    Video

    Public transport

    Furth is easy to reach by public transport (train or bus) and car. No matter whether you travel from Vienna, St. Pölten or via the Wachau.

    ÖBB timetable query

    VOR Timetable query Transport Region East

    Wachaulinien

    Directions

    The journey by car from Vienna via the A22 and S5 is about 70 km long and takes about one hour.

    Coming from Melk through the Wachau via the B3 is about 24 miles and 40 min drive.

    The journey from St. Pölten via the S33 is approx. 21 miles and a journey time of 25 minutes should be taken into account.

    Parking

    Furth Station

    Coordinates

    DD
    48.373828, 15.613700
    DMS
    48°22'25.8"N 15°36'49.3"E
    UTM
    33U 545447 5358033
    w3w 
    ///downhill.symmetries.inspects
    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Equipment

    Sturdy hiking shoes, rain protection, sufficient food and drink, as well as a hiking map Kremstal-Donau and possibly a wine tavern calendar.

    Similar routes nearby

    • Welterbesteig Wachau Etappe 13, Zustieg vom Bhf. Furth-Palt
    • Kremstal-Danube Long Distance Trail 04: Paudorf – Hollenburg
    • Wachau World Heritage Trail 14: Mautern - Krems
    • Kremstal-Danube Long Distance Trail 02: Mautern - Furth bei Göttweig
    • Wachau World Heritage Trail 01: Krems - Dürnstein
     These suggestions were generated by our system
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    4.3 km
    Duration
    1:05 h
    Ascent
    231 m
    Descent
    186 m
    Highest point
    416 m
    Lowest point
    211 m
    Multi-stage route Scenic Refreshment stops available Cultural/historical interest Flora

    Statistics

    • Content
    • Show images Hide images
    Features
    Maps and trails
    Nothing selected - click and drag in the elevation profile to zoom
    Distance
    Duration
    Ascent
    Descent
    Elevation profile