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Welterbesteig Etappe 8: Emmersdorf - Melk
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The surrounding villages of Emmersdorf, unique panorama, the imperial castle Luberegg, and the Danube waterfronts are part of this 10 kilometer long tour from Emmersdorf to Melk (Melk abbey always in sight).
moderate
Distance 10.1 km
Duration3:00 h
Ascent177 m
Descent171 m
Highest point382 m
Lowest point207 m
Wachau World Heritage Trail: From Emmersdorf to Melk
The first part oft he stage (Emmersdorf to Melk) leads you up to the village Rantenberg, where you get great panoramic views. Now you always walk downwards further on to castle Luberegg (tavern and restaurant) and also back to the Danube. On the isle Luberegg you will soon reach hydroelectric power station Melk, cross the Danube and enter “Löweninsel” (lion isle) and soon after the old part of Melk city.
Author’s recommendation
At the beginning of Red Cross street a milk dispenser, daily filled with fresh milk, is located. Start your tour with a fresh glas of milk from the nature park region Jauerling-Wachau.
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Wachau Nibelungengau-Kremstal
Update: November 11, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
In case of an emergency call the mountain rescue Wachau: 140
Tips and suggestions
For restaurants and accommodation we recommend „Best of Wachau“ businesses: www.bestof-wachau.at . You find „Best of Wachau“ members in Emmersdorf and Melk.
Further opportunities for restaurants, taverns and cafes and opening hours:
Tavern Haferkast’n at castle Luberegg: daily from 4p.m., Saturday, Sunday and public holidays opening at 3p.m. (January, February and March closed). Info: www.pichler-wachau.com ; 0043(0)2752 /71777
For easy and convenient organization of the tours its good to have the Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal application. Just download for Android or iPhone .
Public transport
The villages can be reached 7 days a week by public transportation (bus or train). Its possible to get back tot he start of the tour.
Emmersdorf and Melk can be reached with the bus WL 715 with hourly connections, seven days a week. (WL 715: trainstation Krems-Dürnstein-Weißenkirchen-Spitz-Aggsbach Markt-Emmersdorf-trainstation Melk). This service connects trainstation Melk (Westbahn) with trainstation Krems (Franz-Josefs-Bahn). On the south bank bus WL 720 (trainstation Krems-Mautern-Rossatz-Arnsdörfer-Aggsbach Dorf-Schönbühel-trainstation Melk) operates every two hours. Spitzer Graben (WL 718 connection between Spitz and Mühldorf) operates from Spitz departing every two hours www.vvnb.at
Wachautrain operates on weekends and public holidays (3 times a day) more information: www.noevog.at
Stations for the bike rent system „nextbike“ (1€ per hour) are located in Emmersdorf and Melk. www.nextbike.at
Directions
Highway A1 until exit Melk, following B3 to Melk or B3 and B3a to Emmerdorf.
Parking
In Emmersdorf and also in Melk at the parking lot oft he landing stage.
Coordinates
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48.241112, 15.336455
DMS
48°14'28.0"N 15°20'11.2"E
UTM
33U 524980 5343154
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
Hiking boots, raincoat, enough to eat and drink, a trail map and maybe a list of open taverns. You can find an equipmentlist on www.welterbesteig.at section service/tips.
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Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
