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

The stage Furth – Paudorf offers a bit of everything: nature, history, wonder. Already the first section of the hike presents itself with an impressive panoramic view over the Danube and the Kremstal. But the UNESCO World Heritage Site Göttweig Abbey also impresses along the way. With its baroque architectural style and the special location on Göttweig Hill, the monastery creates a special atmosphere all its own. For another historical facet, a short detour to the highest point of the hill is also worthwhile. There lies the foundation of the church of St. George, built in the tenth century. The further route of the tour leads to Klein-Wien, past the filial church of St. Blasien with a picturesque mountain cemetery. Then the stage reaches its destination Paudorf. Another nature experience to conclude the hike awaits there: the forest educational trail with its impressive sequoias, which are unique in Austria for 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.