The mild climate and steep hills make this ideal territory for orchards and vineyards. A varied walking tour leads you past steep rocks, across soft hills and through aromatic vineyards. Picturesque hamlets dot the landscape and as well as the famous wine, there are delicious apricot delicacies to be sampled.
In Wachau the Danube is at its most beautiful. A friendly climate and steep slopes form ideal conditions for vineyards and orchards. Some of the best wines of Austria grow in Wachau (and so do the local apricots). This varied self-guided walking holiday passes steep rocks, wanders over gentle hills and meanders through scented vineyards. A special feature of this countryside is the many small villages where the emphasis is on good food and wine. In spring time the blooming flowers, in summer the fruit harvest and in autumn the grape harvest.
Price:
Price (staying in 3 star hotels):
£620 per person (low season: 29th March – 13th April & 25th August – 7th September)
£675 per person (mid season: 14th April – 5th June)
£695 per person (high season: 6th June – 24th August & 8th September – 12th October)
Single room supplement £150
Price (staying in 4 star hotels):
£720 per person (low season)
£745 per person (mid season)
£800 per person (high season)
Single room supplement £250
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Departure Dates 2020:
Daily departures from 23rd March to 13th October inclusive.
Day 1: Arrival in Krems
Day 2: Krems to Dürnstein & Vineyards
Walk up into the vineyards to the tower with a view over the ‘blue’ river Danube, the city Krems and the magnificent monastery Göttweig. Cross the hills to ruin Dürnstein or take the picturesque Talgrabensteig via Talweg to Dürnstein.
Distance: 11.9 kms, approx. 4.5hrs
Day 3: Dürnstein to Weißenkirchen
Take the ferry from Dürnstein to Rossatz. Continue past the largest apricot growing area of Austria, on old tracks up to Seekopf with stunning views to the Alps. Optional walk along Danube through orchards to the ferry. In Weißenkirchen a theme trail leads through the vineyards.
Distance: 11.7 kms, approx. 3.5 to 5 hrs
Day 4: Weißenkirchen to Spitz
Leave Weißenkirchen via the wine trail, past picturesque wine cellars and ascend to Seiber. Walk through the forest, initially quite steep to Buschandlwand where an observation platform allows stunning panoramic views. An alternative route passes through vineyards to the famous wine grower community Spitz an der Donau.
Distance: 11.7 kms, approx. 4 to 5 hrs
Day : Spitz to Krems – departure
Individual journey by boat from Spitz to Krems after breakfast.
Gasthof Zum Goldenen Engel, Krems www.hotel-ehrenreich-krems.at
Hotel Sänger Blondel, Dürnstein www.saengerblondel.at
Hotel Kirchenwirt, Weissenkirchen www.kirchenwirt-weissenkirchen.at
Gasthof Goldenes Schiff, Spitz www.goldenesschiff.at
Laglers Hotel Weinberghof, Spitz www.laglers.at
Vienna is the most convenient airport to fly into as there is a good train connection to Krems, the starting point of the holiday.
Sturdy walking boots and walking socks (with a change of socks in rucksack), rucksack/day pack, 1 x water bottle with 1 litre capacity, insect repellent, sun glasses, sun hat, sunblock/cream, compass, torch, first-aid kit.
We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance covering you against illness, injury, and loss or damage to luggage. This insurance should also cover the possibility of your having to cancel your holiday for any reason.
Contact us now to book this walk or make an enquiry.
