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Side view of Melk Abbey – Melk Abbey loop from Melk

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Lower Austria

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Side view of Melk Abbey – Melk Abbey loop from Melk

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Side view of Melk Abbey – Melk Abbey loop from Melk

01:19

20.5km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 81 m for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.5 km

Bridge over the Pielach River

Highlight • Bridge

Good connection Melk / Pielachtal cycle path, with beautiful river views.

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18.9 km

Side view of Melk Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Here I have a good view of the side view of Melk Abbey. From the side you can see the enormous dimensions of the monastery (320 meters long, 500 rooms, 1365 windows).

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19.0 km

Bridge over the Melk

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The bridge over the Melk River, just before its confluence with the Danube, offers outstanding views of the river, its estuary, and the surrounding landscape. Melk Abbey, a Benedictine monastery …

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19.3 km

View of Melk Abbey

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Melk Abbey, officially Melk Abbey (Latin Abbatia SS. App. Petri et Pauli apud Melk), is a Benedictine abbey in the state of Lower Austria in the town of Melk on …

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19.6 km

Melk Abbey

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Small but nice, very centrally located hotel with only 14 rooms.

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19.6 km

Melk Town Square

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Melk is a very beautiful place, where you can take a short break at two squares below the monastery. One of these is the town square, lined with historic buildings. …

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19.8 km

St. Leopold Bridge, Melk

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From the bridge, or just before it, you have a very beautiful view of Melk Abbey. The historic building sits magnificently and imposingly on the rock. A magnificent sight.

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19.8 km

View of Melk Abbey from Sankt Leopold Bridge

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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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20.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

2.96 km

2.86 km

1.42 km

410 m

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

1.62 km

994 m

142 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Side view of Melk Abbey – Melk Abbey loop from Melk

Bridge over the Pielach River

Side view of Melk Abbey

Bridge over the Melk

View of Melk Abbey

Melk Abbey

Melk Town Square

St. Leopold Bridge, Melk

View of Melk Abbey from Sankt Leopold Bridge

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