Spitz welcomes you with its unmistakable Wachau charm, nestled between the Danube, terraced vineyards and wooded hills. Once you’ve arrived, you'll have time to explore the historic center. Look forward to delightful walks through this unique cultural landscape.

Starting in Spitz, you'll first ascend to the town’s landmark, the ‘Rotes Tor’ (Red Gate). Following the World Heritage Trail, you’ll walk through the heart of the Wachau and enjoy the unique wine-growing landscape high above the Danube. The route then leads downhill through the vineyards and past small alleys lined with wine cellars to Weißenkirchen.

From Weißenkirchen, you’ll first take the flying bridge to St. Lorenz, where your hike begins. There, you can choose either a short route through the orchards along the Danube or the scenic route via old roads up to the ‘Seekopf’. Along the main route, you’ll be treated to an impressive panoramic view stretching all the way to the Alps. The trail then leads through Austria’s largest apricot-growing region to Rossatz on the banks of the Danube, from where you’ll take a ferry to today’s destination, Dürnstein.

From the banks of the Danube, you’ll ascend a scenic path up to the ruins of Dürnstein. The route continues over a gentle range of hills to the viewing point and on to the cozy Fesslhütte. Along the way, enjoy magnificent views of the blue Danube, the town of Krems and the impressive Göttweig Abbey, before hiking down through the vineyards towards Krems.

Return from Spitz to Krems by boat, departure in the early morning or in the late afternoon, included in the price.

Walk up into the vineyards to the tower with view on blue Danube, the city Krems and impressing monastery Göttweig. Cross the hills to the cozy Fesslhütte and reach the Dürnstein ruins on a trail with great views before reaching the banks of the Danube.

Take the ferry from Dürnstein to Rossatz. Continue past the largest apricot growing area of Austria, on old tracks up to Seekopf with stunning views to the Alps. Optional take a walk along Danube through orchards to the ferry.

The wine trail leads you out of Weißenkirchen, past small cellar alleys and up into the unique wine landscape high above the Danube. On the World Heritage Trail, you hike through the heart of the Wachau. At the landmark of Spitz, the “Red Gate”, you descend into the famous wine village beside the Danube.

Return journey from Spitz to Krems by boat, departure in the early morning or in the late afternoon, included in the price.