Long-distance trail Kremstal-Danube 03: Furth - Paudorf

The Furth - Paudorf stage offers a little bit of everything: nature, history, amazement. The very first section of the hike presents itself with impressive panoramic views over the Danube and the Krems Valley ("Kremstal" in German). The UNESCO World Hertige site of Göttweig Abbey also impresses along the way. With its baroque architectural style and special location on the Göttweiger Berg, the monastery creates a special ambience that speaks for itself. For another historical facet, a short detour to the highest point of the mountain is also worthwhile. This is where the foundations of the church of St. George, built in the tenth century, lie. The rest of the tour leads to Klein-Wien, past the St. Blasien branch church with its picturesque mountain cemetery. The stage then reaches its final destination of Paudorf. Another nature experience awaits at the end of the hike: the forest nature trail with its imposing redwood trees, which are unique in Austria due to their size.

Municipal office Furth near Göttweig

Paudorf town center, Cafe Koller

Route description Long-distance trail Kremstal-Danube 03: Furth - Paudorf

From the Furth municipal office, we follow Obere Landstraße before turning right onto Villenweg, where the trail marking to the Benedictine Abbey Göttweig, the "Montecasino of Austria," already shows us the way. From here, the path steadily ascends slightly toward Göttweig Abbey. At the top, a detour to the north side of the abbey is rewarded with a magnificent view of the Danube, the Kremstal, and the Wachau. Our path, however, passes south and leads into Steinweg at the end of the parking lot, which runs along the southern slope of Göttweig Hill to Klein-Wien. Passing the Schickh Inn, we cross the tracks and immediately afterwards the main road before hiking up to the filial church. We must pass behind the church and cemetery and arrive on a quiet forest path at the first residential houses of Paudorf. We then continue along Untere Zellerstraße to Bahnhofstraße, turn left onto it, then right past the train stop to the playground, where we turn left again, passing the sports fields to the town center, the stage end.