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Danube Lake – Melk Hydroelectric Power Plant loop from Melk

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Danube Lake – Melk Hydroelectric Power Plant loop from Melk

Moderate

4.8

(4)

25

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Danube Lake – Melk Hydroelectric Power Plant loop from Melk

02:57

11.5km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

175 m

Melk parish church

Highlight • Religious Site

The main square in Melk is a central meeting point and a historic jewel of the town. Here you will find late medieval commercial buildings, including the houses at Hauptstrasse …

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2

383 m

View of Melk Abbey from Sankt Leopold Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view of Melk Abbey is an impressive experience that highlights both the historical and architectural significance of this baroque jewel. Melk Abbey, a Benedictine monastery, towers majestically above the Danube and is a landmark of the Wachau region.

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3

517 m

Wachauarena Melk

Highlight • Structure

The arena consists of a covered theater tent that can accommodate over 500 visitors and a catering tent with a garden. A special highlight is the breathtaking view of the …

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4

6.03 km

Donausee Weitenegg

Highlight • Lake

5

7.06 km

Danube Lake

Highlight • Lake

6

8.51 km

Melk Hydroelectric Power Plant

Highlight • Structure

The Melk power plant is only accessible to cyclists and pedestrians. You can cross the Danube here without any stress and enjoy the great view.

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7

10.2 km

Welterbesteig singletrack

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short single trail

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8

11.2 km

View of Melk Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

We did the tour with an audioguide, it is really nice and you have to see it one time ;)

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B

11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.55 km

1.94 km

785 m

224 m

Surfaces

6.32 km

3.29 km

1.45 km

203 m

164 m

< 100 m

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Comments

May 1, 2025,Melk "Auenwildnis", Wasserkraft u. Donaustrand trifft Stift

Today another beautiful tour through the Melker Auenwildnis, over the dam to the Luberegg marina and back again.

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