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Freundinnen genießen den stimmungsvollen Ausblick auf die Donauschlinge Schlögen beim wandern.
Freundinnen genießen den stimmungsvollen Ausblick auf die Donauschlinge Schlögen beim wandern.

Donausteig hiking trail,
simply fabulous.

Gobelwarte Grein
Information on diversions and closures
Current news of the Donausteig hiking trail

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

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