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Freundinnen wandern beim Rannastausee Neustift
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Hiking
in the Danube Region
in Upper Austria

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Get into the flow step by step

Hiking in the Danube region means immersing yourself in nature and discovering the different types of landscape. From the wooded riverbanks in the Upper Danube Valley to the fertile plains in the Eferding Basin and Machland and the rugged rock formations in the once feared Strudengau: the breathtaking natural landscape is to be conquered step by step, with incredible panoramic views of the river from above.

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Freundinnen genießen den stimmungsvollen Ausblick auf die Donauschlinge Schlögen beim wandern.
Schlögener Donauschlinge
Video
© ©TourismusverbandDonauOberösterreichKuscheiart Wander Shooting, Burgruine Schaunberg
Freundinnen wandern bei der Burgruine Schaunberg
Schaunberg Castle Ruin
Video
© ©TourismusverbandDonauOberösterreichKuscheiart Wander Shooting, Schatzkammer Bad Kreuzen
Freundin wandern bei der Schatzkammer in Bad Kreuzen
Kreuzen Castle
Video

Enjoyable hiking: Nature, exercise and relaxation.

Donausteig hiking trail, simply fabulous!

The long distance hiking trail Donausteig leads on 450 km from Passau via Linz to Grein. On the way hikers meet impressive landscapes, unique cultural heritage and enchanting legendary figures.

Zwei Freundinnen genießen den wundervollen Ausblick von der Gobelwarte Grein.
Donausteig hiking trail
Breathtaking views on the beautiful countryside.
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Zwei Freundinnen genießen den Blick auf Grein beim wandern.
Donausteig-stages
Take the Donausteig hiking trail in 23 stages.
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Freundinnen wandern durch die Wolfsschlucht Bad Kreuzen
Donausteig round tours
ideal for a day excursion
© ©TourismusverbandDonauOberösterreichKuscheiart Wander Shooting, Wolfsschlucht Bad Kreuzen

Hiking routes in the Danube region

The network of hiking trails in the Danube region in Upper Austria consists of the Donausteig long-distance hiking trail with its 49 Donausteig rounds, as well as numerous other regional hiking trails.

Freundinnen auf dem Heimkehrerkreuz Waldhausen
Tours in the hiking region Danube Upper Austria
Discover the entire trail network of the Danube Region.
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Freundinnen wandern in Bad Kreuzen
Footpaths & Theme trails
Tours between 2 and 6 kilometres
© ©TourismusverbandDonauOberösterreichKuscheiart Wander Shooting, Wandern in Bad Kreuzen
Freundinnen entspannen im Rannatal in Neustift
Leisurely gourmet hikes
Tours between 6 and 12 kilometres
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Freundinnen genießen den stimmungsvollen Ausblick auf die Donauschlinge Schlögen beim wandern.
More demanding day hikes
Tours between 12 and 18 kilometres
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Information on diversions and closures
Current news of the Donausteig hiking trail
Freundinnen entspannen im Rannatal in Neustift
Hiking holiday offers
Book now
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Donaushop
Danube-Shop
Order hiking equipment online.
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Wanderkarten © Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich
Four new hiking maps
Order now for free.
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Tour planner - the interactive hiking map

 

Interactive route planning

To plan your hiking tour in the Danube region in Upper Austria, use the tour portal with an interactive hiking map with detailed route descriptions and GPS data for download.

All tours with all details and maps can be saved as PDF files and printed out.

The tour planner also allows you to create your very own tour with an individual route and print it out as a PDF.

Tour portal © Outdooractive
Tour planner
The interactive hiking map for individual tour planning
© Tour portal © Outdooractive

Experience the Danube Region

The Danube region in Upper Austria with its breathtaking natural scenery is a wonderful place for a holiday or even the next excursion - alone, as a couple or with the whole family.

Zwei Freundinnen genießen ihr Essen in der Speck Alm Bad Kreuzen.
Delicacies from the region
After a well-earned rest you are feeling refreshed to set off again.
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Freundinnen genießen die Aussicht von der Schatzkammer Bad Kreuzen
Excursion destinations
Discover exciting things off the beaten track.
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Eferding Hotel Brummeier © Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich_Good Morning World-MSchillinger
Hotels & Accommodation
Tired feet recover here for the next tour.
© Eferding Hotel Brummeier © Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich_Good Morning World-MSchillinger

Enjoy a holiday in the Danube region without a car

Did you already know? With its dense network of biking and hiking trails, the Danube region is easy to explore without a car. Arrive, get in the saddle or hiking boots and enjoy your car-free holiday – that's good for nature and good for yourself, because on a discovery tour on two wheels or on foot you get to know the country and its people up close and personal and immerse yourself even more intensively in the vacation experience.

Freundinnen wandern bei der Schatzkammer in Bad Kreuzen
Holiday from the car
Car-free excursion tips
© ©TourismusverbandDonauOberösterreichKuscheiart Wander Shooting, Schatzkammer Bad Kreuzen
Donauuferbahn © ÖBB
Mobile on site
Being mobile even without a car
© Donauuferbahn © ÖBB
Ferry Engelhartszell © Good Morning World / Melanie Schillinger
Ferries and crossings
Simply cross over to the other shore
© Ferry Engelhartszell © Good Morning World / Melanie Schillinger
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Best Trails of Austria

The Best Trails of Austria unite the four best long-distance hiking trails in Austria. The Donausteig is part of this cooperation. Discover the natural beauty of the country and enjoy unforgettable hiking experiences.

Austria's best long-distance hiking trails

Lechweg (Tyrol)
Donausteig (Upper Austria)
Wachau World Heritage Trail (Lower Austria)
Alpannonia (Burgenland)

www.best-trails.at
Hiking in the Pesenbach Valley © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH / Erber
© Hiking in the Pesenbach Valley © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH / Erber