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Starhemberg Lookout – Dürnstein Castle Ruins loop from Dürnstein-Oberloiben

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Starhemberg Lookout – Dürnstein Castle Ruins loop from Dürnstein-Oberloiben

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Starhemberg Lookout – Dürnstein Castle Ruins loop from Dürnstein-Oberloiben

02:14

6.04km

330m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1.24 km

Höhereck Nature Reserve

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The nature reserve Höhereck is located east of Dürnstein and is under conservation since 2008. It is part of the Flora-Fauna-Habitat area Wachau and the bird sanctuary Wachau - Jauerling.

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3.51 km

Fessl Hut

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The Fesslhütte, with its lovely garden, is a great place to stop for a snack. The food was delicious and the service was extremely friendly.

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3.76 km

Starhemberg Lookout

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The Starhembergwarte at 564 m is a small observation tower high above Dürnstein.

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4.60 km

Outer castle ruins

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Wonderful view of the Danube valley and the surrounding mountains.

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4.69 km

Dreifingerspitze

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Here is one view better than the other ...

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5.09 km

Dürnstein Castle Ruins

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The castle ruins were built above the town of the same name in Dürnstein in the 12th century. The castle is known thanks to a famous prisoner: The English King …

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5.15 km

View of the Danube in the Wachau

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Here you can see the ships passing by on the Danube.

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6.04 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.26 km

1.53 km

1.37 km

565 m

299 m

Surfaces

4.12 km

1.22 km

623 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

30°C

17°C

0 %

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Starhemberg Lookout – Dürnstein Castle Ruins loop from Dürnstein-Oberloiben

Höhereck Nature Reserve

Fessl Hut

Starhemberg Lookout

Outer castle ruins

Dreifingerspitze

Dürnstein Castle Ruins

View of the Danube in the Wachau

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