DUR 4: Maria Langegg - Aggsbach-Dorf

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 9,47 km
Duration: 3:30 h
Ascent: 302 m elevation gain
Descent: 541 m elevation gain

The Dunkelsteinerwald Round (DUR), a total of 160 kilometers long, connects the most beautiful places of the Dunkelsteinerwald region in a total of 9 stages (and 4 connecting paths). An incomparable natural and hiking experience. The fourth stage (DUR 4) leads from Maria Langegg to Aggsbach-Dorf. You can find all stages and connecting paths at www.dunkelsteinerwaldrunde.at.

Starting point of the tour: Maria Langegg Monastery
Tour destination: Aggsbach-Dorf Charterhouse

Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 9,47 km
Duration: 3:30 h
Ascent: 302 m elevation gain
Descent: 541 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
4/6
Overall experience:
4/6
Scenery:
4/6

Lowest point214 m
Highest point601 m

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Description

From the pilgrimage site Maria Langegg, this DUR leads us along the Way of St. James to the Aggstein Castle ruins. We descend via the Eselsteig. At the first opportunity, we cross the road and continue hiking towards Aggsbach-Dorf.

Equipment Sturdy hiking boots, rain protection, sufficient drinks and food as well as a Dunkelsteinerwald hiking map.
Route description Our DUR starts at the monastery entrance in Maria Langegg. From here, we walk straight ahead, slightly downhill to the state road, which we cross and then immediately turn right. We follow the path and at the next junction turn right. After the barrier on the forest road, we go right slightly uphill and keep walking straight through the forest. At the next cross path, there is a final view of the Maria Langegg monastery before we dive back into the forest and follow the path to the castle ruins. Upon arrival at the castle ruins, the shop invites you for a short break, and for an admission fee, we can visit Aggstein Castle ruins. Afterwards, we follow the road downhill and soon turn right onto the Eselsteig, which leads us over forest paths to the access road to the ruins. We cross this, keep right immediately, and follow the hollow path parallel to the road. Later, we take the path to the left and walk downhill towards Aggsbach-Dorf. At the end of the path, we then turn left and walk along the state road to the elementary school. Here we keep right, walk past the hammer forge, and follow the path to the Charterhouse, where a visit to the newly created Carthusian garden and church is offered.
Parking Parking is available in Maria Langegg and at the Aggsbach Charterhouse.
Getting there Maria Langegg: A1 to Melk, then B33 towards Krems to Aggsbach-Dorf, turn onto L162 and then continue on L109 to Maria Langegg.Aggsbach-Dorf: A1 Melk exit, continue on B33 to Aggsbach-Dorf
Public transport Maria Langegg: Regional bus line 489 to Krems or GansbachAggsbach-Dorf: Regional bus line 720 to Melk or Krems
Editor’s tip Book tip: In the Realm of the Unicorn - Fairy Tales and Legends from the DunkelsteinerwaldAvailable at www.dunkelsteinerwaldrunde.at.

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