Krems-Spitz Danube 2026 - Wachau World Heritage Trail - Short trip

5 days/4 nights, 11-17 km/400-500 vertical metres daily, stylish 4- and 3-star hotels
 

Five days that taste like more: This short trip on the Wachau World Heritage Trail combines leisurely hiking with culinary delights and cultural splendour. You will discover one of the most beautiful river landscapes in Europe - characterized by centuries-old wine terraces, sunny apricot gardens, baroque monasteries and charming wine-growing villages. From Krems via Dürnstein and Weißenkirchen to Spitz, you hike on easily accessible paths with magnificent views of the Danube Valley. On the way, there is enough time to linger - be it with a glass of Riesling in a typical Heuriger, with Wachau delicacies in the guest garden or a view of the Danube in the evening.

from €  499,50
per person 5 days/4 nights
Hotels at 4- and 3-star level
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from  € 499,50
per person
5 days/4 nights
Hotels at 4- and 3-star level
Wandertag in der Wachau_Maria Taferl
  • Wandertag in der Wachau_Maria Taferl
    © Donau-Niederösterreich---Klaus-Engelmayer
  • Welterbesteig in Wachau bei Spitz
    © Donau-Niederösterreich---Steve-Haider
  • Herbstwandern in Wachau
    © Donau-Niederösterreich---Gerald-Lechner
  • zwei Menschen machen Picknick am Donau-Ufer in Wachau
    © VIA.CARNTUNTUM
  • Wanderung in Spitz in der Wachau
    © Donau-Niederösterreich---Steve-Haider
  • Weingenuss im Römerland Carnuntum_Marchfeld
    © Donau-Niederösterreich-Andreas-Hofer

Personal contact

Inez Varga 0043 (0)732 / 72 77 - 218 inez.varga@touristik.at Mo-Fr 9 a.m. - 4.30 p.m request now Inez Varga
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Danube 2026 - Wachau World Heritage Trail - Short trip
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Detailed information about this offer

Included services
  • 4 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels
  • Daily rich breakfast buffet
  • Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel to Spitz (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 20 kg)
  • Return journey by Danube boat from Spitz to Krems
  • Your personal hiking route in an individualized route book, as a digital application for computer and mobile phone, GPX data for your navigation device
  • Service telephone also on weekends
  • Additional charges:
  • Prices include taxes and duties. Not included in the price: The tourist tax (approx. EUR 1.00 - 4.00per person/night) must be paid at the respective hotel.
Itinerary
  • Day 1 - Individual arrival in Krems on the Danube

    Welcome to Krems – a city that combines wine enjoyment, culture and history in a charming way. After check-in at the stylish hotel, there is time for a first walk through the Old Town or along the Danube promenade. Tip: End the day with a glass of Wachau Smaragd and a fine menu in one of the elegant restaurants in Krems.
    Example of hotel: Arte Hotel in Krems
  • Day 2 - From Krems to Dürnstein – approx. 13 km, ascent and descent approx. 400 m each, walking time approx. 4,5 hours

    Today's hiking stage starts at the Hoher Markt and Gozzoburg in Krems and takes you to the baroque Piarist Church. Via the Kreuzbergstiege, you descend into the picturesque vineyards of Krems and stroll leisurely through the old town of Stein. The Pfaffenberg Trail takes you to the heart of the Wachau wine country, along the famous Ried Loibenberg with its impressive symbiosis of nature and viticulture. The route continues through the Höhereck and Kellerberg nature reserves, past rocks and woods below the ruins of Dürnstein Castle, until you finally reach charming Dürnstein.
    Example of hotel: Hotel Sänger Blondl in Dürnstein
  • Day 3 - From Dürnstein to Weißenkirchen – approx. 17 km, ascent and descent approx. 500 m each, walking time approx. 6 hours

    From Dürnstein, your hike takes you up to the historic ruins of Dürnstein Castle, which will captivate you with its fascinating history and fantastic views. The route continues through impressive forest and rocky landscapes to the Kanzel, one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Wachau region. You then hike through idyllic vineyards with magnificent panoramic views of the Danube. The destination is the picturesque wine-growing village of Weißenkirchen, whose striking Gothic fortified church perfectly complements the charming village landscape.
    Example of hotel: Hotel Kirchenwirt in Weißenkirchen
  • Day 4 - From Weißenkirchen to Spitz – approx. 11 km, ascent and descent approx. 400 m each, walking time approx. 3,5 hours

    Today's hiking stage leads high above the Danube along the largest contiguous wine-growing areas of the Wachau. Passing the renowned Kollmitz, Kollmütz and Hochrain vineyards, you can enjoy magnificent views into the distance. Above St. Michael, you will cross an impressive forest and rocky landscape with breathtaking panoramas. The route continues to the Rotes Tor, the historic gateway to Spitz. The picturesque wine-growing village itself welcomes you with its unique charm and first-class wines – a delightful highlight of your hiking holiday.
    Example of hotel: Hotel Goldenes Schiff in Spitz
  • Day 5 - Individual journey home or additional nights

    After breakfast, you will start your journey home. If you like, you can enjoy a relaxed boat trip back to Krems beforehand - a dignified farewell to a landscape that is made for enjoyable deceleration.

    Hotel note:We make every effort to book the hotels mentioned by name. However, if one is not available, we will switch to an equivalent company.
Details and cancellation

Parking options during your holiday on the World Heritage Trail:
The hotel in Krems has a parking garage.

Note for people with reduced mobility:
The hiking tour is generally not suitable for people with limited mobility.

Passport and visa requirements:
A valid passport or ID card is required for hotel check-in.
Special entry requirements may apply to foreign citizens (outside the Schengen area). Each traveller is responsible for obtaining a visa in good time.

Terms and Conditions of Payment:
The deposit of 10% of the tour price is due at the latest 14 days after receipt of the booking confirmation. The balance must be paid 14 days before arrival.

Cancellation Policy:
According to our General Terms and Conditions, the customer may withdraw from the contract at any time in writing. In the event of cancellation or non-commencement of travel, the following cancellation fees will become payable:
20% of the tour price up to the 28th day before departure
30% of the tour price from 27th to 14th day before departure
50% of the tour price from the 13th to the 8th day before departure
70% of the tour price from 7th to 4th day before departure
90% of the tour price from the 3rd day before departure until the day of arrival

If the customer makes changes of the date of travel up to 28 days before departure, we will charge a processing fee of € 50,00 per booking. After this date, the cancellation policy will apply. Such changes to a booking may only be made in individual cases and if possible; the customer has no right to any changes.

Our detailed Terms and Conditions of Business can be viewed on our website at https://www.radurlaub.com/en/home.html; upon request, will also send them to you by e-mail.

In case of a booking your announced data will be only used from OÖ Touristik GmbH for the process of bookings and related transactions and will be passed on only in the context of the contractual relationship to third parties. (for example, tourist service providers, sights, passenger transport, processors). The detailed Privacy Notice you will find on www.radurlaub.com/en/privacynotice.html

Standard information
The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2015/2302.
This ensures that you will benefit from all EU rights applicable to packages. OÖ Touristik GmbH will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package.
As per law in the event of insolvency of OÖ Touristik GmbH the company refunds payments already made and additionally takes care of return transport, if originally included.
More information on key rights under Directive (EU) 2015/2302 https://www.radurlaub.com/en/reisebedingungen.html.

Financial cover for customers
The tour operator OÖ Touristik GmbH, Freistädter Str. 119, 4041 Linz has completed a bankruptcy insurance with Raiffeisen Landesbank Oberösterreich AG, Europaplatz 1a, 4020 Linz. The liquidator is the Europäische Reiseversicherung AG, Kratochwjlestraße 4, 1220 Wien, Email: info@europaeische.at, 24-hour emergency number: +43 1 3172500.
Travelers have to contact the liquidator within 8 weeks if they are denied claims due to the insolvency of OÖ Touristik GmbH. Details on the business license of OÖ Touristik GmbH can be found on the website https://www.gisa.gv.at/abfrage under the GISA number 14930096.

Rates and additional services to book

Rates

Arrival: 25.03.2026 - 10.10.2026

daily

A: 03.10.2026 - 10.10.2026
€ 555,00
double room/breakfast (per person and stay)
€ 755,00
single room/breakfast (per person and stay)
B: 19.09.2026 - 02.10.2026
€ 639,00
double room/breakfast (per person and stay)
€ 839,00
single room/breakfast (per person and stay)
C: 25.03.2026 - 18.09.2026
€ 699,00
double room/breakfast (per person and stay)
€ 899,00
single room/breakfast (per person and stay)

Saving tips

-10%
early booking discount
Additional services
28.03.2026 - 10.10.2026
€
69,00
No worries package (per person and stay) 
28.03.2026 - 10.10.2026
€
59,00
Surcharge for additional piece of luggage (per person and stay) 
28.03.2026 - 31.10.2026
€
-10,00
Adult
€
-7,50
12-14 years
€
-5,00
7-11 years
€
0,00
up to 6 years
Discount for waiving the hiking book and snack box (per person/stay)
Discounts:
  • -10 %
01.04.2026 - 31.10.2026
€
0,00
Donation in lieu of hiking book and snack box (per person/stay)
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Personal contact

Inez Varga
0043 (0)732 / 72 77 - 218
inez.varga@touristik.at
Mo-Fr 9 a.m. - 4.30 p.m
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Details and cancellation

Parking options during your holiday on the World Heritage Trail:
The hotel in Krems has a parking garage.

Note for people with reduced mobility:
The hiking tour is generally not suitable for people with limited mobility.

Passport and visa requirements:
A valid passport or ID card is required for hotel check-in.
Special entry requirements may apply to foreign citizens (outside the Schengen area). Each traveller is responsible for obtaining a visa in good time.

Terms and Conditions of Payment:
The deposit of 10% of the tour price is due at the latest 14 days after receipt of the booking confirmation. The balance must be paid 14 days before arrival.

Cancellation Policy:
According to our General Terms and Conditions, the customer may withdraw from the contract at any time in writing. In the event of cancellation or non-commencement of travel, the following cancellation fees will become payable:
20% of the tour price up to the 28th day before departure
30% of the tour price from 27th to 14th day before departure
50% of the tour price from the 13th to the 8th day before departure
70% of the tour price from 7th to 4th day before departure
90% of the tour price from the 3rd day before departure until the day of arrival

If the customer makes changes of the date of travel up to 28 days before departure, we will charge a processing fee of € 50,00 per booking. After this date, the cancellation policy will apply. Such changes to a booking may only be made in individual cases and if possible; the customer has no right to any changes.

Our detailed Terms and Conditions of Business can be viewed on our website at https://www.radurlaub.com/en/home.html; upon request, will also send them to you by e-mail.

In case of a booking your announced data will be only used from OÖ Touristik GmbH for the process of bookings and related transactions and will be passed on only in the context of the contractual relationship to third parties. (for example, tourist service providers, sights, passenger transport, processors). The detailed Privacy Notice you will find on www.radurlaub.com/en/privacynotice.html

Standard information
The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2015/2302.
This ensures that you will benefit from all EU rights applicable to packages. OÖ Touristik GmbH will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package.
As per law in the event of insolvency of OÖ Touristik GmbH the company refunds payments already made and additionally takes care of return transport, if originally included.
More information on key rights under Directive (EU) 2015/2302 https://www.radurlaub.com/en/reisebedingungen.html.

Financial cover for customers
The tour operator OÖ Touristik GmbH, Freistädter Str. 119, 4041 Linz has completed a bankruptcy insurance with Raiffeisen Landesbank Oberösterreich AG, Europaplatz 1a, 4020 Linz. The liquidator is the Europäische Reiseversicherung AG, Kratochwjlestraße 4, 1220 Wien, Email: info@europaeische.at, 24-hour emergency number: +43 1 3172500.
Travelers have to contact the liquidator within 8 weeks if they are denied claims due to the insolvency of OÖ Touristik GmbH. Details on the business license of OÖ Touristik GmbH can be found on the website https://www.gisa.gv.at/abfrage under the GISA number 14930096.