Walk the vineyards of Wachau
39.7 kilometres and 1237 vertical metres in 3 days
The Wachau World Heritage Trail combines everything that makes up the UNESCO World Heritage region: picturesque villages, stunning historic cultural assets and beautiful nature. The 5-day hiking tour takes hikers along the Wachau World Heritage Trail from Krems via Weißenkirchen to Spitz. Depending on your wishes, only 4-star hotels can be booked for overnight stays.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Individual journey to Krems, overnight stay incl. breakfast in Krems.
Day 2: Stage Krems – Dürnstein (World Heritage Trail, Stage 1)
Trail length 12.5 km – hiking time 4h 30 min
From the Medieval town centre of Krems and accompanied by magnificent views of the Danube, this popular stage leads visitors through the Wachau vineyards and a forest, to picturesque Dürnstein without any major climbs.
Overnight stay incl. breakfast in Dürnstein.
Day 3: Stage Dürnstein – Weißenkirchen (World Heritage Trail, Stage 2)
Trail length 16.7 km – hiking time 6h
Inspired by fantastic views and with plenty of history to boot, the hike leads from Dürnstein along a panoramic high trail through vineyards to the winegrowing village of Weißenkirchen.
Overnight stay incl. breakfast in Weißenkirchen.
Day 4: Stage Weißenkirchen – Spitz (World Heritage Trail, Stage 3)
Trail length 10.5 km – hiking time 3h 30 min
This trail leads through the heart of the Wachau vineyards with its typical stone terraces and famous vineyards high above the Danube, from Weißenkirchen to Spitz. A wine tasting experience awaits the weary hikers there.
Overnight stay incl. breakfast in Spitz.
Day 5: Boat trip and journey home
After breakfast, we take the boat back to Krems. Only then do you realise how far you have travelled in the last few days, while enjoying the view of the Wachau from the water.
Travel by public transport, experience nature:
The Wachau region is easily accessible by bus and train. Tickets, prices and suitable connections can be found at: Mobil in der Wachau
Included services
- 4 x overnight stays incl. breakfast in selected accommodation
- 3 x hiking snacks; the hosts provide snacks along the way (vegetarian or vegan on request)
- 4 x luggage transport between accommodation (1 piece of luggage per person)
- 1 x wine tasting
- 1 x Boat trip from Spitz to Krems (one way trip)
- 1 x hiking guide set (incl. hiking map, hiking guide, luggage tag)
Price information
Not included, and payable on site:
- Accommodation tax (from the age of 15)
- Parking fees for your car
Prices are without taxation. Read more: www.niederoesterreich.at/taxen
Offer availability
- Bookable from 04/01/2026 to 10/31/2026 (single room price on request)
Organizer
Donau Niederösterreich Tourismus GmbH, A-3620 Spitz an der Donau, Schlossgasse 3, GISA number: 13091941. Terms and conditions of business of Donau Niederösterreich Tourismus GmbH apply, available on www.donau.com/impressum.