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Spitz on the Danube – Red Gate loop from Spitz a.d. Donau

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Waldviertel

Bezirk Krems

Spitz

Spitz on the Danube – Red Gate loop from Spitz a.d. Donau

Moderate

4.8

(128)

627

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Spitz on the Danube – Red Gate loop from Spitz a.d. Donau

02:13

7.07km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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326 m

Parish church of St. Mauritius

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The parish church of St. Mauritius in Spitz on the Danube is a Gothic building with three naves and an extended chancel. The local church history dates back to the …

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573 m

Spitz on the Danube

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Spitz an der Donau, ideally located in the Danube Valley, has been a trading center for centuries and is famous for its first-class wines and apricots. The town is easily …

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1.25 km

Red Gate

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The Red Gate of the old market fortifications of Spitz offers a beautiful view of the market town in front of the Tausendeimerberg mountain.

Next to it stands a lovely historic wayside shrine.

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2.84 km

Bergwerkstollen

Cave Entrance

3.80 km

View of Spitz and the Danube Valley

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Superb view of Spitz and the Danube Valley! 🤩

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3.83 km

A path that mostly runs in the forest, which repeatedly offers wonderful views of the Wachau and the Danube. A rock formation near Sankt Michael invites you to rest. From this there are wonderful views towards Spitz and Jauerling.

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4.13 km

View of the Danube Valley from the Twisted Tree

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A beautiful forest section of the tour to Spitz!

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5.01 km

St. Michael’s Fortified Church

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Guided tours of the fortified church are possible by prior arrangement by telephone.

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7.07 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.48 km

1.47 km

1.45 km

877 m

661 m

128 m

Surfaces

2.61 km

2.29 km

1.25 km

857 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Tuesday 11 August

27°C

13°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

October 28, 2021,Rundweg St.Michael-Spitz

Beautiful circular route, wonderful views and, above all, fantastic autumn weather

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March 19, 2024,19.03.2024 - 🎒Wanderung mit Gisi - Kuhschellen / Spitz an der Donau

The pasqueflower, Pulsatilla, is a plant that appears very early, right after the snow. Earlier around Easter, but now earlier due to global warming, namely in February. It grows on slopes in the Wachau, such as the Michaelerberg in St. Michael and the Setzberg in Spitz an der Donau, which face south, where the spring sun shines and a fresh …

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June 11, 2022,Spitz Höhenweg

A cozy get-together as part of our high school graduation meeting. After a climb, the path leads through the forest with beautiful views of the Danube to St. Michael. From there, partly along the Danube Cycle Path, back to Spitz.

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May 22, 2024,Wanderung auf dem Weinwanderwg

A beautiful tour with a view of the Danube and Spitz, good footwear is required

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Spitz on the Danube – Red Gate loop from Spitz a.d. Donau

Spitz town center

Parish church of St. Mauritius

Spitz on the Danube

Red Gate

View of Spitz and the Danube Valley

St. Michael Ridge Trail

View of the Danube Valley from the Twisted Tree

St. Michael’s Fortified Church

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