Donausteig hiking trail,
simply fabulous.
Donausteig hiking trail.
For families with children an adventure playground, for pleasure hikers pure hiking happiness, for the conscious a meaningful natural paradise and an incredible place of power - that is the Danube Trail. For more than 10 years, the Donausteig has been offering hikers extraordinary insights and views into the equally varied and captivating landscapes along the Danube under the motto "simply fabulous".
Hiking from place to place
Cover the entire Donausteig in 23 stages. Click here for all tour descriptions and GPS data in the online map.
Tour planning on the Donausteig
To plan your tour along the Donausteig, use the interactive hiking map with detailed route descriptions and GPS data to download. All tours can be saved and printed out as PDF files with all details and maps. Also take a look at the Danube apps: the Danube Stories app is an interesting travel guide through the Danube region and provides many exciting insights into the culture, country and people.
Enjoyment should not be neglected when hiking - a short break in the cosy guest garden, fine delicacies from the kitchen and cellar and then you can continue your hiking tour in the Danube region with renewed energy.
The landscape along the Danube is wild and romantic, with narrow valleys running through the rocks and towering rock faces all around. Ideal for hiking in unspoilt nature, an adventure playground!
What are we doing today?
Day-long round trips in the Danube region are perfect for an eventful excursion in beautiful countryside.
Short walks are particularly suitable for a leisurely tour in the afternoon. Most of these tours lead through towns and villages worth seeing, past impressive cultural treasures. Worth experiencing!
You simply have the best view from the top! The Donausteig offers wonderful panoramic views of this breathtaking river region.
Here you will find barrier-free tours that you can also comfortably navigate with prams and pushchairs.
Relaxed reflection, finding peace and gaining new insights - all this is possible while surrounded by beautiful scenery and numerous spiritual places.
Donausteig landlords
Qualified hiking companies
A total of 29 hotels, guesthouses and inns in the Bavarian-Upper Austrian Danube region are "Donausteig hosts". As specialists in hiking holidays along the Danube Trail, they are subject to defined quality criteria.
Click here for the Donausteig inns:
Conquer both banks of the Danube during a hike along the Donausteig – with the Danube ferries you can easily switch to the other side of the Danube.
Along the Danube Trail there are diverse sights ranging from picturesque villages and historic towns to breathtaking viewpoints.
The Danube region offers a wide range of opportunities for physical activity and active leisure time.
The Danube Region's services and facilities help to provide visitors with a comfortable and informative exploration along the route.
Order Brochures
Order free of charge and without obligation brochures from the Danube region in Upper Austria!
FAQs - Frequently asked questions
The months between April and the end of October are ideal.
Not without a basic level of fitness. You can find the requirements for each stage in the altitude profiles of the tour descriptions.
Here you will find tips for your hike on the Donausteig
The Donausteig is signposted downstream from Passau to Grein in one direction.
Here you can find the markings / signposts on the Donausteig
You are generally on the safe side if you book your accommodation before you start your hike. The summer months in particular are high season in the Danube region. If it is important to you that your accommodation meets a certain standard of equipment and is located directly on or close to the hiking route, we recommend booking in advance.
You can find all accommodation providers here
These cycle travel agencies will help you plan your cycling holiday in the Danube region.
There are numerous providers of hiking tours including luggage transport on the Donausteig.
Here you will find the options: Suitcase butler and door-to-door luggage service
There are various options for public transport: from buses and trains to boat trips. There are regional taxi companies for individual shuttles.
Here you will find the options: public transport, taxis & shuttles and Schönhofer car hire