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WACHAU56
Date
Sat. 03.10.2026
distance
56.7 km
altitude
+2,526 HM
start
Pointed
Goal
Krems
Laben
5
The Wachau56 is certainly the most challenging of the four routes of the Wachau Trail. At 56.7 km and with an elevation gain of +2526 m / an elevation loss of -2541 m, it is a true ultramarathon, varied and with many highlights along the route.
Hikers and trail runners are particularly challenged on the first 8 km with its many meters of elevation gain; here it is important to conserve energy in order to easily cover the entire distance home.
The hikers will start at 6:00 AM; please don't forget your headlamps, as it will still be dark at that time.
Map
refreshment stations
The true voyage of discovery is not about exploring new places, but about looking at the world with a new perspective.
START | FINISH | START TIMES
WACHAU56
The START is located in SPITZ on the Danube at Spitz Castle.
Address: Spitz an der Donau, Schlossgasse 3, 3620 Spitz
hiker | runner
START TIME: 6:00 AM
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Participant briefing* 5:45 a.m. at the start
runners | trail runners
START TIME: 8:00 AM
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Participant briefing* 7:45 a.m. at the start
WC
DROP BAG
GOAL
WACHAU TRAIL
The finish line for all distances, WACHAU10, WACHAU24, WACHAU34 , WACHAU56, WACHAU77, WACHAU101 and WACHAU160, is located in KREMS an der Donau in the city park.
Address: Josef-Wichner-Straße 1, 3500 Krems an der Donau
Deadline: 11:00 PM
Maximum time for hikers: 17 hours
Maximum time for runners: 15 hours
Maximum hiking time: between 17 and 15 hours
Impressions from the Trail
After registering, you will receive an email with a download link to the GPX track of the route. This is primarily intended so that you can view the routes in advance or train for them.
Please note, however, that there may be changes to the route shortly before the event. A few days before the event, we will therefore make the most current tracks available for download again.
We look forward to seeing you.
Andreas Neubauer
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