Wachau World Heritage Trail 07: Aggsbach Markt-Emmersdorf (Jauerling-Wachau Nature Park)

At the market square in the old wine village Aggsbach Markt, we turn left and immediately after at the Kurz wine tavern turn right uphill. We cross the tracks of the Wachau railway and hike left uphill to Edelberg. Our path continues along a beautiful forest trail to the 482 m high Glatzberg. From Glatzberg, we hike steadily uphill to the Bärenreut high plateau. Here we enjoy the beautiful view of Jauerling and Maria Laach before following the farm track further to Zintring with its impressive bell tower. In the hamlet, we cross the Jauerling circular trail. At the last house, we turn left, cross the Grimsing valley and arrive at Felbring at the Waldruhe inn (stamp station, but the inn is closed!).

After crossing the main road, we turn left and cross the Jauerling circular trail again. Across a Christmas tree plantation, our path leads steadily downhill through the forest to Käfermühle and across the Felbring stream. For a rewarding detour to the Burgkircherl Gossam, we follow the road to the left. After one minute, we reach the ruins with the picturesque castle church that invites for a comfortable rest. Back at Käfermühle, we go left at the house and hike along the historic postman’s path to the hamlet Mödelsdorf. After leaving the village, we turn left into a farm track that takes us to the Renaissance town and former wine-growing village Emmersdorf (currently, there is no viticulture around Emmersdorf). In the town, we go left to the fortified church Saint Nicholas, which invites visitors. Afterwards, we follow the turn-off to the train station and hike down the Kolomani stairs. At the foot of the stairs, we reach Marktstraße with its Renaissance buildings and Magdalene chapel, where our stage ends.

Sturdy hiking boots, rain protection, sufficient drinks and food, as well as a Wachau hiking map and a wine tavern calendar. You can find an equipment list at www.welterbesteig.at under the section Service/Tips.

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A1 to the Melk exit, then continue on B3a and B3 to Aggsbach Markt or Emmersdorf

The towns are accessible by public transport seven days a week. Returning to the starting point of the hike is possible.

On the north bank of the Wachau, bus line 715 runs Krems-Spitz-Emmersdorf-Melk and Melk-Emmersdorf-Spitz-Krems. www.vor.at

The Wachau railway only runs on weekends and holidays from late March to late October, and daily from July to September: www.wachaubahn.at

Nextbike bike rental stations are located in Aggsbach Markt and Emmersdorf, www.nextbike.at

At the campsite or at the Venus hall opposite in Aggsbach Markt, or at the parking lot by the boat docks in Emmersdorf

For places to eat and sleep, we recommend Best of Wachau businesses: www.bestof-wachau.at. Best of Wachau businesses are located in Emmersdorf.

Other refreshment options:

Café-Pub Donauwelle, Aggsbach Markt: open year-round, Tel. 02712/373.

The stamp station is located in Felbring.

There are several inns open year-round in Emmersdorf.

A wine tavern is located in Aggsbach Markt: Family Kurz. Tel. 0676/473 07 29. In Willendorf there is also the wine tavern Rudolf Schrutz, Tel. 02712/543

Please pay attention to the current wine tavern calendar.

For simple and convenient planning of the routes, the Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal app is recommended. Simply download for Android or iPhone.