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Die beiden Radfahrer legen eine wohlverdiente Pause auf der Donaulimes Welterbe-Runde in Passau ein. Sie finden einen schönen Platz mit Blick auf die malerische Marienbrücke, die elegant über die Donau spannt. Das Wasser glitzert in der Sonne, während sanfte Wellen gegen die Ufer schwappten.
Die beiden Radfahrer legen eine wohlverdiente Pause auf der Donaulimes Welterbe-Runde in Passau ein. Sie finden einen schönen Platz mit Blick auf die malerische Marienbrücke, die elegant über die Donau spannt. Das Wasser glitzert in der Sonne, während sanfte Wellen gegen die Ufer schwappten.

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.

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Die beiden Radfahrer machen eine kurze Pause beim Römerkopf am Römerburgus Oberranna. Hier genießen sie die historische Atmosphäre und den Blick auf die beeindruckenden Überreste der römischen Befestigungsanlage. Während sie sich erholen, nutzen sie die Gelegenheit, um sich über die geschichtlichen Hintergründe des Ortes auszutauschen und die Umgebung zu erkunden, bevor sie ihre Donaulimes Welterbe-Runde fortsetzen.
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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.

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Severinus

Severinus of Noricum - diplomat, missionary, benefactor
Born around 410 AD, died on 8 January 482 in Favianis/Mautern (Lower Austria)

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Die beiden Radfahrer haben den QR-Code des Severinus von Noricum gescannt und tauchen nun in die aufregende Welt der Augmented Reality im Römerburgus Oberranna ein. Auf ihren Handydisplays erscheinen lebendige, interaktive Darstellungen von Severinus und Szenen aus der römischen Geschichte, die den Ort umgeben.
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When the cities of Ufernoricum on the upper Danube still existed, but almost no fort was spared from barbarian raids, the reputation of St Severinus shone far and wide, so that the individual forts vied with each other to invite him to protect them. They believed that no harm would befall them if he was present.
Eugippius, Vita Severini 11, 1
(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:

© Beschilderung OÖ
Beschilderung OÖ
© Beschilderung Landeskreis Passau
Beschilderung Landeskreis Passau
© Beschilderung Passau
Beschilderung Passau

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.
To the journey

Ferries along the cycle tour

  • Car ferry, cross ferry Obernzell-Kasten
  • Cross ferry Engelhartszell-Kramesau
  • Cross ferry Au-Schlögen
  • Cross ferry Au-Inzell 1
To the ferry overvie
© Severinus mit Kinder
Severinus mit Kinder
Information on diversions and closures
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The project BA0200118 - AE - Danube World Heritage Round was co-financed by the European Union.

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Logoleiste Interreg