Welterbesteig Trail – Gossam Castle Ruins loop from Aggsbach Markt

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Welterbesteig Trail – Gossam Castle Ruins loop from Aggsbach Markt

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Welterbesteig Trail – Gossam Castle Ruins loop from Aggsbach Markt

06:51

23.7km

550m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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262 m

Parish Church Aggsbach Markt

Highlight • Religious Site

The parish church in Aggsbach Markt was first mentioned in a document in 1148. From the 15th to the 18th century it was a pilgrimage church. It was originally built …

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583 m

Hollow Way near Aggsbach

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Immediately after leaving the town of Aggsbach, you enter this unique hollow path on your way to Emmerstorf. Deeply cut into the loess, you walk through a beautiful, bizarre area! A must-see!

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854 m

View of Aggsbach and the Danube

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After coming up the beautiful ravine from Aggsbach, you can take a welcome break here to take a look at the Danube and back to Aggsbach.

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1.54 km

Welterbesteig Trail

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The World Heritage Trail is not only located here, where this highlight is. And even though this is a beautiful section of the trail, there are much more impressive areas …

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5.30 km

Zintring Bell Tower

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You don't see such towers very often. But they seem to be typical for this area, as you can find such towers in several towns between Aggsbach Markt and Emmersdorf.

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10.9 km

Gossam Castle Ruins

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The former Gossam castle chapel is now in ruins. It was built around 1100 as part of a castle and used to be a popular pilgrimage destination. The church was …

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12.0 km

Rest Stop With Refreshments

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Lovingly designed and very welcome, this rest area where you can enjoy cold drinks, ice cream or cookies for a donation.

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14.9 km

Emmersdorf Church

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The church towers majestically above the town. From here you have a great view over the Danube to Melk.

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23.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

2.43 km

1.91 km

1.51 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

8.95 km

1.97 km

1.50 km

189 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

14°C

7°C

22 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

May 1, 2026,Welterbesteig Etappe 07 Aggsbach Markt - Emmersdorf

I did the following stages 7+8 in one go, they are quite short after all. From Aggsbach (Markt) it's a quick 300m climb, as always there are beautiful views of the Danube. There is a look back at the Jauerling. In Mödelsdorf, you are surprised by a privately installed fridge and freezer, where drinks and ice await. Emmersdorf is the …

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