Long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau 02: Mautern - Furth near Göttweig

Between idyllic vineyards and imposing gorges, the second stage of the Krems Valley ("Kremstal-Danube" in German) long-distance hiking trail makes its way through nature. Starting from the Roman town of Mautern, the route lined with vineyards and walnut trees first leads to the Zellergraben hollow path natural monument. The impressive loess gorge with its walls up to twelve meters high leads straight to Furth , where numerous wine taverns invite you to take a relaxing break. Another highlight of the stage is the UNESCO World Hertige site of Göttweig Benedictine Abbey , which towers high above the trail throughout the hike. Due to the short distance and the few meters in altitude, the Mautern - Furth stage is also classified as easy. It is therefore suitable for both leisure hikers and sports enthusiasts who are new to hiking.

Town office Mautern an der Donau

Municipal office of the market town Furth near Göttweig

Route description Long-distance trail Kremstal-Donau 02: Mautern - Furth near Göttweig

The stage starts at the town hall of Mautern on St. Pöltnerstraße heading towards Raab Barracks. Shortly after the barracks gate, Schanzweg branches off to the right, which we follow. At Hauerkreuz, we keep left and enter Neubergweg and its namesake vineyard. From Zellerkreuz, the path leads through the natural monument "Hohlweg Zellergraben", a loess gorge with walls up to 12 m high, to Furth. We walk through well-known vineyards like Silberbühel, Oberfeld, and Gottschelle and pass the Further Kellergraben with taverns. At the end of this loess path, we reach the settlement area, turn right into Kellergraben, and near the kindergarten turn left into St. Wolfgang-Weg. Passing Further parish church, located at the foot of the Benedictine Abbey Göttweig, the "Austrian Montecassino", we go through the gateway, over the Fladnitz bridge, and then reach our stage destination, the town office of the market town Furth near Göttweig.