World Heritage Tour
Passau – Schlögen – Passau
On the trail of history by bike
The region on the Bavarian-Upper Austrian Danube is a paradise for all leisure cyclists - because on the Danube Cycle Path from Passau to Schlögen, carefree cycling pleasure awaits all two-wheel fans on both banks. In addition to natural treasures, there is also a rich cultural heritage to discover on the tour.
The UNESCO World Heritage Danube Limes is particularly noticeable along the route and now invites you to experience it in a very special way. Modern technology breathes new life into the Roman past between Passau and Schlögen. As a digital tour guide, Severinus of Noricum provides very personal insights into his time. Uncomplicated, simple and playfully explained - making history really fun!
Discover the Danube Limes World Heritage Site with Severinus
Follow our Severinus of Noricum to immerse yourself in the eventful history of the Danube Limes World Heritage Site and see what is still there today. Uncomplicated, simple and playfully explained - making history fun.
Severinus of Noricum - diplomat, missionary, benefactor
Born around 410 AD, died on 8 January 482 in Favianis/Mautern (Lower Austria)
(written around 511 AD)
Where old walls tell stories
Romans in crisis?
Enemy tribes have been threatening the Roman fortifications and settlements along the Danube for a long time - including in present-day Passau. This is an important crossroads for the Romans and the two military camps Batavis and Boiotro are of great importance on the border of the Imperium Romanum. Is doom imminent or can Severinus counteract the disaster?
Unique building doomed to destruction?
In Oberranna in the Upper Danube Valley, a building unique to the province of Noricum was realised - a mixture of a small fort and a burgus, as the massive watchtowers of late antiquity were called. Due to the enemy threat, supplies are running low and the soldiers are slowly but surely becoming restless. Can Severinus of Noricum help?
Ruins of a great power in a natural phenomenon
The fascinating Schlögener Schlinge is an impressive natural phenomenon and a strategically important location along the Danube Limes. For a long time, residents enjoyed the amenities of the famous bathing culture. But little is left of the splendour and danger is approaching even in the midst of the idyll. Can Severinus warn the inhabitants in time?
Cycle tour Danube Limes World Heritage circuit & signposting
Signposting
The Danube Limes World Heritage Trail is signposted in a standardised way with official signposts:
Cycling holiday: discover the Danube Limes World Heritage circuit
Travelling to Passau
- Very good rail connections to Passau main station (from Munich airport approx. 160 km, approx. 2.5 hours).
- Passau has motorway access from Munich, Regensburg, Salzburg and Vienna.
Ferries along the cycle tour
- Car ferry, cross ferry Obernzell-Kasten
- Cross ferry Engelhartszell-Kramesau
- Cross ferry Au-Schlögen
- Cross ferry Au-Inzell 1
The project BA0200118 - AE - Danube World Heritage Round was co-financed by the European Union.
