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".
Donausteig
The long distance hiking trail Donausteig leads on 450 km from Passau via Linz to Grein. On the way hikers meet impressive landscapes, unique cultural heritage and enchanting legendary figures. It is obvious - the Doanusteig hiking trail is simply legendary!
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Excursions & round tours
Donausteig round tours are ideal for day excursions. Discover all tour descriptions and GPS-tracks on the online hiking-map.
Qualified "Donausteig-Wirte"
A total of 29 hotels, inns and guesthouses in the Upper Austrian Danube region are qualified "Donausteig-Wirte". They can be considered as true experts when it comes to hiking holidays and submit their accommodation and catering businesses according to specified quality criteria.
Click here for the Donausteig inns:
Service & Sightseeing
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!
Austria's best long-distance hiking trails
Lechweg (Tyrol), Donausteig (Upper Austria), Wachau World Heritage Trail (Lower Austria),
Alpannonia (Burgenland)
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