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Stage 1
Kremstal-Danube Long Distance Trail 01: Krems - Mautern
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Dominikanerkirche, KremsPhoto: Stadtgemeinde Krems, Wachau-Nibelungengau-Kremstal
From ancient Roman settlements to Gothic architecture: The first stage of the Kremstal-Danube long-distance hiking trail impresses with art and culture that invite you to marvel.
Along the stage from Krems to Mautern, numerous cultural highlights are waiting to be discovered. Even the hike's starting point in the middle of Krems' old town is a real eye-catcher. An ensemble combining Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture gives the city a unique ambience. The colourful Kunstmeile Krems and the Landesgalerie Niederösterreich round off the overall artistic concept. The route finally leads to Mautern via the listed steel truss bridge. The city impresses with its exceptionally well-preserved buildings of the Roman fort of Faviani and its ancient history. You can also admire exciting finds from forgotten times in the Roman Museum. Due to the short distance and easy difficulty, the first stage of the Kremstal-Danube long-distance hiking trail is also suitable for all culture lovers.
Author’s recommendation
In Krems, be sure to plan a visit to the Kunstmeile Krems with the new Landesgalerie Niederösterreich, which will open in 2019.
Mautern an der Donau - the gateway to the Wachau - offers a spectacular view of the excellently preserved buildings of the Roman fort FAVIANIS. The Mautern Roman Museum in the baroque Schüttkasten in Mautern displays many finds that bear witness to the prolonged presence of the Romans.
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Safety information
Please note the following tips and advice to ensure that your hiking holiday is a beautiful experience:
- Stay on the marked trails and wear mountain/hiking boots.
- Please do not leave your rubbish along the path.
- Carry enough food (water/snacks) with you.
- Take the hiking map with you or use the free hiking app.
- Respect the sensitive habitats of flora and fauna.
Tips and hints
All information about the stages can be found at www.kremstal.at . The "Kremstal-Donau long-distance hiking trail" hiking map can be requested free of charge from Donau NÖ Tourismus GmbH by telephone on 02713-30060-60 or downloaded from the brochure shop at www.donau.com/brochure will.
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Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
The route starts in the centre of Krems at the Hoher Markt and heads West, past the high medieval town castle of the "Gozzoburg" and the parish church of St. Veit, also known as the "Cathedral of the Wachau". We go down to the lift into Obere Landstraße and right towards Steiner Tor. We leave the pedestrian zone at Steinertor, a part of the former city wall and today's landmark of Krems. We walk along the city park via Schiller- and Und-Straße past the monastery AND the former Capuchin monastery, to the Kunstmeile Krems and the Landesgalerie Niederösterreich, the architectonic cube, whichopened in 2019. At the end of the Steiner Landstraße, we reach the Donaulände. Over the listed, steel half-timbered bridge, the "Mauterner Brücke", you reach the Roman town of Mautern on the southern bank of the Danube, where the stage ends at Mautern town hall.
Public transport
From Vienna (Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof) to Krems: Travel time: approx. 1 hour
From St. Pölten (Westbahn) to Krems: Travel time: approx. 30-45 minutes
From Linz: Westbahn to St. Pölten, continue by regional train to Krems
By road
From Vienna via the A22 and the S5 to Krems.
From the A1 Westautobahn from St. Pölten via the S33 to Krems.
From the A1 Westautobahn to Melk and on the B3 to Krems (through the Wachau).
Parking
Parking can be found in the parking garages of Krems city centre. Please note the paid short-term parking system with zones in the city centres of Krems and Stein. You can find more information on the homepage of the city of Krems www.krems.gv.at
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Author’s map recommendations
Equipment
Sturdy hiking shoes, rain protection, sufficient food and drink, as well as a hiking map Kremstal-Donau and possibly a wine tavern calendar.
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