Details for: Jakobsweg Weinviertel overall route
Brief description
The information office of the municipality of Drasenhofen will be happy to advise you on the Way of St. James in the Weinviertel.
A signposted connection to the Way of St. James Weinviertel from Mikulov (CZ) is possible. From there you make a pilgrimage directly to Kleinschweinbarth and join the Way of St. James Weinviertel there.
Description
Starting in Drasenhofen, the hiking trail winds through the picturesque wine cellar lanes of the Weinviertel region and past numerous churches all the way to Krems on the Danube. The route includes paved roads, gravel paths, and dirt trails. Time and again, you’ll be treated to sweeping views of the countryside.
Please note that the Way of St. James is NOT entirely accessible by bicycle. It is also not permitted to ride a horse along the entire route.
Starting point of the tour
Municipal office Drasenhofen
Destination point of the tour
Bürgerspitalkirche in Krems/Donau (Krems train station)
Route description Jakobsweg Weinviertel overall route
The starting point is located at the municipal office in Drasenhofen. The hiking trail is well signposted, just follow the blue-yellow scallop shell.
Route:
Drasenhofen – Jakobskirche/Falkenstein – Maria Bründl/ Poysdorf - Maria Rast/Mistelbach - Leiser Wald - Buschberg - Maria Oberleis - Großrußbach –Karnabrunn – Michelberg - Waschberg – Jakobskirche/Leitzersdorf - Stockerau – Hausleiten – Stetteldorf - Maria Trost/Kirchberg am Wagram – Fels - Feuersbrunn – Jakobskirche/Etsdorf u. Brunn im Felde – Rohrendorf – Bürgerspitalkirche/Krems
Directions
CAR: Coming from Vienna via the A5, which leads directly into the Brünner Bundesstraße (B7). Then continue on the B7 through Poysdorf to Drasenhofen.
TRAIN: Coming from Vienna, take the S-Bahn line (S2) to Mistelbach. From there, there is a bus connection via Poysdorf to Drasenhofen (unfortunately, the buses do not run regularly). Of course, it is also possible to organize a regional taxi service for the trip from Mistelbach to Drasenhofen.
Author's tip
If staying overnight in Asparn/Zaya, you can switch to the Sylvaner wine bike trail at Hüttendorf and hike back to Asparn. Details can be found here.
