Vienna · Wachau and Mariazell Roads
A 294 km loop from Krems Wachau
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Why this ride
Danube beauty with a mountain finish. This road trip is shaped as a ride, not as a shortcut: leave the start cleanly, use the first checkpoint for fuel and weather discipline, then ride Semmering Pass with something in reserve. The best part sits around Krems Wachau gate, Melk Abbey, Semmering Pass, while the fuel checkpoint and Mariazell mountain town keep the day practical instead of turning it into a fuel hunt. Check the selected map before departure: scenic sections, transfer sections, speed/control reminders, risk points and the GPX checkpoint order are deliberately visible so the route is understandable before the engine starts. Ride it early if the area is popular, keep the photo stops legal, and shorten the route if weather, daylight or energy stops agreeing with the plan.
Roadbook
- Krems Wachau gate
sight
Krems Wachau sits at 0 km, early in the day. Next is Melk Abbey.
- Melk Abbey
photo
Melk Abbey comes up 74 km in. Next is Mariazell mountain town.
- Mariazell mountain town
food
A break here at 147 km. Next is Semmering Pass.
- Semmering Pass
pass
The high point of this section. Next is Krems Wachau.
- Back to Krems Wachau gate
finish
Back at Krems Wachau. That is the ride.
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