Austria, Lower Austria, Austria
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
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.
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