The Donausteig,
simply fabulous.
The Donausteig, incredibly moving.
If you want to hike through the Danube region of Upper Austria, there are an incredible number of possibilities: The 450 kilometre long Danube Trail divided into 23 stages, 49 Donausteig loops and numerous regional circular hiking trails lead through the marvellous landscape, past fantastic viewpoints, unique cultural treasures and atmospheric villages.
The Donausteig also has the first hiking village in Upper Austria in Bad Kreuzen in Strudengau. Not only first-class accommodation awaits guests here, but also a wealth of hiking expertise.
Hiking pleasure in the
Upper Austrian Danube region
Hiking on the Donausteig
Hiking 450 kilometres along the Danube
The Donausteig long-distance hiking trail runs along both banks of the river for 450 kilometres from Passau via Linz to Grein. Along the way, hikers encounter wondrous legendary figures, impressive landscapes and unique cultural treasures. It's obvious - the Donausteig is simply fabulous!
Variety of Donausteig stages
Something for every hiking taste!
The Donausteig is diverse and offers hikers a variety of ways to enjoy it. Whether it's scenic panoramic stages, leisurely connoisseur stages or atmospheric Donausteig stages depending on the season. Immerse yourself and enjoy the hiking variety.
Hiking routes around the Donausteig
There are also numerous hiking routes around or adjacent to the Donausteig stages in the Danube region. Here you will find an overview of the various hiking routes around the Donausteig.
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 pushchairs and the like.
Relaxed reflection, finding peace and gaining new insights - all this is possible while surrounded by beautiful scenery and numerous spiritual places.
Tour planner: Hikes made easy
Plan your hikes along the Donausteig in comfort: use our interactive hiking map with detailed route descriptions and GPS data, which you can download, save or print out. In the tour planner you can even create your own personalised route as a PDF. 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.
Donausteig hosts
Qualified hiking businesses in the Danube region
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.
Travel planning
Hotels & accommodation, travel agencies, travel partner exchange & services
Conquer both banks of the Danube during a hike on the Donausteig - the Danube ferries allow you to easily cross to the other side of the Danube.
Along the Donausteig, there are a variety of sights ranging from picturesque villages and historic towns to breathtaking viewpoints.
The Danube region offers a wide range of opportunities to be physically active and spend your leisure time actively.
The services provided by the Danube Region help to ensure that visitors can explore the route in a comfortable and informative way.
Hiking in the Danube region
Explore the entire Danube region in Upper Austria on foot, from Upper Austria's first hiking village in Bad Kreuzen in Strudengau to day hikes and themed trails. Discover the diversity of the Upper Austrian Danube hiking region .
Safe mountain pastures
Rules of behaviour for safe coexistence on Austria's hiking trails
The Federal Ministry for Sustainability and Tourism, the Austrian Chamber of Agriculture, the Austrian Chamber of Commerce and the Alpine Association have worked closely together to draw up ten rules of conduct for the correct handling of grazing livestock on Austria's alpine pastures. These have been reissued by the province of Upper Austria together with the Upper Austrian Chamber of Commerce, the Upper Austrian Chamber of Agriculture and the Alpine associations and tourism for the province of Upper Austria and are available as a video and as a folder.
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