Car-free excursion tips
Riverresort Donauschlinge &
Schlögen leisure centre
Car-free excursion tips for your holiday at the Riverresort Donauschlinge and the Schlögen leisure complex
The Riverresort Donauschlinge and the Schlögen leisure centre are located in the middle of the natural wonder of the Schlögener Schlinge. Many attractive excursion destinations in the surrounding area can be explored car-free from here.
Where the car has a break on holiday - get inspiration now and really enjoy your holiday at the Riverresort Donauschlinge and the Schlögen leisure complex.
Starting point: Riverresort Donauschlinge (Schlögen 2, 4083 Haibach ob der Donau) or Schlögen leisure centre (Mitterberg 3, 4083 Moos)
1/2-day excursion for hiking enthusiasts
Means of transport: on foot, e-bike or bus
Hike on the Donausteig circuit "CICONIA-Weg" to the famous Danube view
Opposite the Riverresort Donauschlinge and the Schlögen leisure centre, we join the Ciconia Trail, which leads us to the famous "Schlögener Blick" viewpoint after a 30-minute walk. This striking view of the Danube Loop was voted a natural wonder of Upper Austria.
Duration: 4 hours
Length: 11 km
Tip: For those in a hurry, a short walk leads directly from the Riverresort Donauschlinge to the Schlögener Donaublick viewpoint. Plan approx. 1 hour there and back.
Danube Resonance Path Waldkirchen-Wesenufer
Harmonise body, mind and soul with the 4 elements of water, fire, air and earth. Two circuits allow you to experience the elements individually. Each element can be found in three places along the large circuit, with special resonance exercises so that the elements come into contact with the body and strengthen it.
How to get there: The "Schlögen Donauschlinge" bus stop is located directly next to the Riverresort Donauschlinge and the Schlögen leisure centre. From there, the OÖVV line 670 takes you to the centre of Wesenufer. Journey time: 6 min
Long loop: 12.8 km - walking time approx. 4.5 hours
Small loop: 4.5 km - walking time approx. 1.5 hours, suitable for pushchairs with its own barrier-free section
1/2 to full day excursion for those interested in culture
Means of transport: bike or e-bike
Danube Limes World Heritage Tour
Passau - Schlögen - Passau
On the Danube Limes World Heritage Tour between Passau and Schlögen, you can experience the history of the Roman Empire on the UNESCO World Heritage Danube Limes with augmented reality. The Roman heritage on the 80-kilometre-long and fully signposted circular tour Passau-Schlögen-Passau now invites you to experience it in a very special way.
Tip: You can join the Danube Limes World Heritage circuit directly at the Riverresort Donauschlinge and the Schlögen leisure centre and follow our Severinus of Noricum!
Cycle to the UNESCO World Heritage Site and excursion destinations in and around Engelhartszell
Cycle along the Danube cycle path (Passau-Schlögen south bank stage) from Schlögen via Wesenufer to Engelhartszell
Length: approx. 16 km
Attention: the tip leads in the opposite direction of the description
South bank | Stage 1: Danube Limes - In the realm of the Romans
Route: Passau - Schlögen
Length: 48.8 km
Duration: approx. 3 h
North bank | Stage 2: Danube Limes - In the land of the "Barbarians"
Route: Schlögen - Passau
Length: 41.4 km
Duration: approx. 2h 50 min
This route features cultural highlights - from UNESCO World Heritage Sites to world-famous art:
- Schlögen: Roman baths
- Wesenufer: Zillenmuseum
- Oberranna: Roman castle
- Engelhartszell, the Danube market has a lot to offer:
- Mini-Danube "Mini-Danube Water Experience"
- Engelszell Abbey: Austria's only Trappist monastery
- Schütz Museum: 1st Zero Energy Museum in the world
Day trip: City trip to Passau
Means of transport: Bus or boat
Discover the three-river city of Passau: Where culture and joie de vivre flow together
Information on travelling by bus:
Not far from the hotel and leisure centre, there is a daily bus service to Passau (exceptions according to the timetable). The journey to the city on three rivers takes about an hour. For a day trip to Passau, we recommend taking the bus in the morning so that you can visit the city at your leisure. A return journey by coach is possible in the late afternoon.
See & experience Passau
In Passau you can explore sights such as St Stephen's Cathedral, which houses the largest cathedral organ in the world, or the Veste Oberhaus castle complex.
Tip: It's worth making a detour to the Rindermarkt to sample the finest chocolate specialities at our "Treasures & Delicacies"-partner Confiserie & Café Simon to taste the finest chocolate specialities.
"Three Rivers" city tour
Daily from 22 March to 9 November 2025
Every Saturday and Sunday from 29 November to 21 December and daily from 26 to 31 December 2025
Journey time: approx. 45 minutes
Peak season (26 April to 5 October 2025): every 30 minutes
Low season (22 March to 25 April 2025) and off-season (from 6 October 2025 to 9 November 2025): every hour
Enjoy unforgettable views of Passau from the comfort of the boat: the Italian flair of the colourful facades, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the mouth of the three rivers, the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers with their different colours.
Tip: the electrically powered convertible ship MS SUNliner operates in the high season!
Barefoot Passau XL - Sightseeing with a difference
Daily from 7 June to 5 October 2025
Trip duration: 11:00 to 12:15
During the round trip on the Barefoot Boat by Til Schweiger, you can explore the city on three rivers up close from the water - completely new perspectives open up.
Example: Ride on the Barefoot Boat lock tour (daily except Monday from 7 June to 5 October 2025)
- Departure at 09:58 with bus line 670 in the direction of Passau - arrival at 10:45
- Short walk through the town to the landing stage
- Departure Barefoot boat in Passau at 12.30 pm in the direction of Engelhartszell - arrival at 14:00 pm
- short tour of Engelhartszell, visit to the Schütz Art Museum or Mini Danube
- return to Schlögen with bus line 670 at 15:43 - arrival at 15:59
Day trip: Cycle tour along the Danube cycle path & boat trip to Passau
Means of transport: bike or e-bike and boat
Cycle along the Danube Cycle Path from Schlögen to Kasten & adventure cruise on the crystal ship incl. stopover in Passau
By bike or e-bike, you first cycle along the Danube cycle path from Schlögen to the Wurm & Noé landing stage in Kasten.
Length: approx. 22 km
Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
Danube cycle path stage Passau-Schlögen south bank.
Attention: the tip leads in the opposite direction of the description
In Kasten, you can hop on the crystal ship with your bike and sail to Passau on the adventure cruise.
Departures:
Several times a day from 12 April to 19 October 2025
Pre-season (12 to 25 April 2025): 2 departures daily at 12:05 and 14:35
Peak season (26 April to 5 October 2025): 3 departures daily at 11:20, 13:50 and 16:05
Post-season (6 to 19 October 2025): 2 departures daily at 12:05 and 14:35
Journey time: approx. two hours
Example:
- Departure Kasten at 11:20 am - Arrival in Passau at 12:40 pm
- Return: Departure in Passau at 15:15 - Arrival in Kasten at 16:05
- then cycle tour from Kasten back to Schlögen (approx. 22 km & 1.5 hours)
Day trip: Shopping & gourmet trip to Eferding
Means of transport: bike or e-bike
Shopping in Eferding by bike
On the R1 Danube cycle path stage south bank Schlögen-Linz to Brandstatt (approx. 26 km) and here onto the R18 Eferdinger Landlweg to Eferding (approx. 4 km). A slightly longer cycle route across the vegetable gardens of the basin leads via the new cycle route R1.09 Eferdinger Land-Runde from Brandstatt to Eferding (approx. 7 km).
The historic town in the centre of Upper Austria's vegetable garden. You walk through Eferding along magnificent house facades. Discover 48h in Eferding with blogger Melanie Schillinger: individual & special shops for shopping in Eferding, recommended restaurants for every taste and much more.
Day trip to the treetop walk & IKUNA nature adventure park
Means of transport: E-bike
Cycle tour to the Sauwald panoramic heights to two special excursion destinations
From Schlögen you cycle along the Danube cycle path R1 to Wesenufer. From here, follow the approx. 10 km R1.04 Donauschlingen loop to Waldkirchen. In Waldkirchen you then continue on the R1.05 Sauwald Panorama Trail to Kopfing to the treetop path. At the treetop walk in Kopfing an impressive wooden construction stretches 15 metres above the forest floor and over a length of more than 1,000 metres through the treetops of the Sauwald forest.
After visiting the treetop walk, the tour continues to Natternbach to the IKUNA Nature Resort. At the IKUNA nature adventure park, young and old alike will be amazed. On the 200,000m2 area there are more than 80 outdoor play stations as well as the new KIDS WORLD - a 1,000m2 indoor park.
Return by e-bike on the R1.05 Sauwald Panorama Tour to Waldkirchen and then on the R1.04 Donauschlingen loop to Wesenufer and along the Danube cycle path back to Schlögen.
Length of the total route: approx. 80 km
1/2 to full day excursion - Be your own captain on the Danube
Means of transport: bike or e-bike
By bike to the Witti barge hire centre
From the Riverresort Donauschlinge and the Schlögen leisure centre, you can take the cycle ferry onto the north bank and approx. 2 km up the Danube on the Danube cycle path. Then you reach the Witti harbour. There you can hire a boat and get to know one of the most beautiful stretches of the Danube valley. If you don't want to be your own captain, they will be happy to provide you with one.
Between the Jochenstein and Aschach power stations, the famous "Schlögener Donauschlinge", numerous castles, ruins, beautiful gravel beaches, but also impressive, steep slopes and charming villages await you along a river length of approx. 35 km.
Rental from May to September, 09:00 to 18:30
Day trip to the Donaumarkt Aschach & cider tasting
Means of transport: bike or e-bike
Cycle tour to Aschach & enjoy the Upper Austrians' favourite drink
The Danube market town of Aschach is located approximately halfway along the Schlögen-Linz stage of the Danube Cycle Path. In Donaumarkt Aschach, town houses from the Middle Ages and façades in the colours of the rainbow tell of the lives of burghers, boatmen and boatmen.
It is approx. 26 km from Schlögen to Aschach.
In the Schopper and Fishermen's Museum you can learn more about the extinct Schopper craft or the development of fishing.
The Danube market in Aschach with its famous row of houses and promenade is always worth a visit.
Tip: Get ice cream from the Weltzer patisserie and enjoy it on the promenade.
The new Escape Trails at the Donaumarkt are a real adventure. You can discover the area in a different way and also collect information and have lots of fun.
After your visit, cycle back to Schlögen.
Attention: the tip leads in the opposite direction of the description
First you cycle along the Danube cycle path over the Danube bridge to the north bank and up the Danube to the Aschach power station and then after the ferry ride to Obermühl or Grafenau (approx. 25 km).
Please note that a ferry ride from Grafenau is necessary to circumnavigate the Felsensteig and the Donauschlinge! Please check the ferry times online:
- Longitudinal ferry Kaiserhof and
- Danube bus Longitudinal ferry Au-Grafenau-Inzell or Cross ferry Schlögen - Au
On the return journey, be sure to stop at the Fischgasthof Aumüller and savour a real Danube pearl.
1/2- or day trip: Cycle to the Danube freshener
Means of transport: bike or e-bike
The following public bathing facilities can be reached by bike via the Danube cycle path or the new circular cycle routes:
Engelhartszell outdoor pool via the R1 Danube cycle path stage: Passau-Schlögen south bank: Engelhartszell outdoor pool
Length: approx. 16 km
Duration: 1 hr. 15 min
Feldkirchen bathing lakes or Bad Mühllacken to the Waldbad via the R1 Danube cycle path stage south bank Schlögen-Linz to Aschach and over the Danube bridge further along the R1 north bank to the Feldkirchen bathing lakes or to Bad Mühllacken to the forest pool
Length: approx. 36 km
Duration: approx. 2.5 hours.
Other pools in the surrounding area:
