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Austria, Lower Austria, Austria

Wachau Danube Road

A gently curving riverside road past terraced vineyards, abbeys and medieval ruins.

Length

33 km

In miles

20.5 mi

Driving time

36 min

Atlas rating

8.2 / 10

Driving quality7.2
Scenery9.2

The run

Melk to Krems an der Donau, following the B3. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.

Season

Open year round in normal conditions, with the usual care after rain or frost.