--- title: "Ottensheim: Danube Panorama Route" url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001264/ottensheim-danube-panorama-route.html" description: "Short description:Niederottensheim – Wöginger – Nachfahrer – Schröckinger - OttensheimScenic, with dining options, family-friendly, - childrenQuality of experience: ***Recommended season:AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberProperties:LoopScenicRefreshment stops availableFamily friendly" date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Ottensheim: Danube Panorama Route Ottensheim: Danube Panorama Route =================================== **Starting place:** 4100 Ottensheim **Destination:** 4100 Ottensheim ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/416284/31210B482D583520235361C0320BE9EC94D4F9658C333A8EE1C37C038898C6C4/ottensheim.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/416285/2ABE4FB2CE4A6E85F1D1F8FC696213C6008C3AAE4EBBEF1CA5F6641F98E623D0/blick-auf-ottensheim.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/416286/EEC759779F38494ADB4095AFB3D114D7F818B21F97E924A555D4A66DD5FD3BB2/donaubus-ottensheim.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, © CM Visuals Close copyright [ ![Ottensheim](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/416284/31210B482D583520235361C0320BE9EC94D4F9658C333A8EE1C37C038898C6C4/ottensheim.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, © CM Visuals") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/416284/31210B482D583520235361C0320BE9EC94D4F9658C333A8EE1C37C038898C6C4/ottensheim.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, © CM Visuals Close copyright [ ![View of Ottensheim](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/416285/2ABE4FB2CE4A6E85F1D1F8FC696213C6008C3AAE4EBBEF1CA5F6641F98E623D0/blick-auf-ottensheim.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, © CM Visuals") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/416285/2ABE4FB2CE4A6E85F1D1F8FC696213C6008C3AAE4EBBEF1CA5F6641F98E623D0/blick-auf-ottensheim.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, © CM Visuals Close copyright [ ![Donaubus Ottensheim](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/416286/EEC759779F38494ADB4095AFB3D114D7F818B21F97E924A555D4A66DD5FD3BB2/donaubus-ottensheim.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, © CM Visuals") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/416286/EEC759779F38494ADB4095AFB3D114D7F818B21F97E924A555D4A66DD5FD3BB2/donaubus-ottensheim.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, © CM Visuals Close copyright [ ![Donaubus Ottensheim](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/416287/F64A38A433049E35823699E225C0CB069B5BB7329F7E55FA0695CA67DAE3B6EA/donaubus-ottensheim.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, © CM Visuals") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/416287/F64A38A433049E35823699E225C0CB069B5BB7329F7E55FA0695CA67DAE3B6EA/donaubus-ottensheim.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, © CM Visuals Close copyright [ ![Ottensheim](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/416288/DD8B8EA616F1AE4323EE446AE7FCE44DC23AF96D67A304DE57E382F8E2963371/ottensheim.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, © CM Visuals") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/416288/DD8B8EA616F1AE4323EE446AE7FCE44DC23AF96D67A304DE57E382F8E2963371/ottensheim.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Circular route Lindengasse 9 4040 Linz [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lindengasse%209%2C%204040%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Lindengasse%209%2C%204040%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&path=enc:oq~eH_}ouAo@f@k@JqArAQYaBuDC_@B[K]_@s@wDqGkD_FkA_B[g@m@Am@PaBFm@Hk@VUR[C[cAq@sASu@}@W][c@i@[u@}@cBKgAFq@?k@[iATeBEkBe@oEO}@m@aBQu@?_@ReAf@wFAs@Yw@HgADsA^oB~ADn@?HQB{BHoAyCqCm@EyAFc@a@}AoCKuA}@aF{BVqBG}@Uu@c@kBqBeA{@oByBq@}@}@{@cBiBy@gAkC{Cu@eDIgBHwCAgFI}AYeDQwCHaAv@qDx@sExA}F|BcBx@D`Bh@j@Bh@OtBF^I\o@^mBVg@h@[h@BnAx@ZNb@ChDmA\?RVD^JrBFf@pCz@P~@BtA?bBMpCCjAVn@\`@b@Jt@OpAm@VCVDh@NWvAYdAW`A[fBa@rCMvAIlBCr@@|@P~@d@|@dApAl@j@TNZ@xC[v@g@VD\z@Hl@Z`AHx@DfANJVKR_@\eAP]HELL?dAAt@SbBKd@Eb@?n@JlBCr@Kn@Mf@]d@y@f@e@Pg@JiBGQJETHZP\VRxBjAx@l@L^?^CZTh@P`AfAfCdAxAz@b@xCZn@\JGHi@J{@j@vBTZz@kAAGNSBFQPFV`@R{@pDU`@e@`@w@ZkAr@QZQ^Wz@WvA[bAq@|A~@pAXVZP|@Hb@h@Fh@EfCO`E?bDJbDNfDNlBhAfIvDbU@b@vA`E&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Short description:** Niederottensheim – Wöginger – Nachfahrer – Schröckinger - Ottensheim Scenic, with dining options, family-friendly, - children **Quality of experience:** *** **Recommended season:** - April - May - June - July - August - September - October **Properties:** - Loop - Scenic - Refreshment stops available - Family friendly **Description:** INTERESTING POINTS ALONG THE WAY **Legendary cultural life:** - **Brewery Ottensheim** www.thor-braeu.at - **Brewery pub** with direct view into the brewhouse, 4 different beer varieties including »Ottensheimer-Special« **Nature(t)space & movement**: - International **regatta course** - **Nature experience trail Bleicherbachtal** - **Experience Danube ferry** (crossing) **SPIRITUAL HIKING ON THE DONAUSTEIG:** In Ottensheim, the parish church is under the protection of St. Ägidius. He is one of the fourteen helper saints and the only one who did not die a martyr’s death. Especially in the Middle Ages his intercession and aid was very popular. He was born around 650 AD in Athens and is considered the founder of the Benedictine monastery in Saint Gilles (F) – which is still an important intermediate destination for pilgrims on the Way of St. James. Ägidius repeatedly spent long periods of his life as a hermit in retreat and drew strength from the silence. Deceleration is a contemporary word expressing the longing for calm. Stopping – finding oneself when one is out of oneself. - I feel how beneficial it is to come to rest once. - Today I can simply “be” and let go of “being driven”. **Directions:** Starting point at the information point at the Danube ferry Ottensheim (Danube promenade). Via the marketplace and Linzerstraße it goes to Niederottensheim. The path leads us towards Dürnberg past the high reservoir to the chapel at Wöginger. From there with breathtaking panoramic views from the Danube valley to the Alpine foreland. From the Nachfahrer it goes downhill again past Schröckinger to the Gasthaus Dürnbergwirt. Following the Danube’s towpath, we reach the starting point again**Tip:** Parish Church of St. Ägidius: Built 1462-1467, completed 1520. Late Gothic building with Baroque-style modifications. Tour in the oldest market of the Mühlviertel - Ottensheim; Ottensheim beer from the brewery "Thor-Bräu" at the marketplace **Equipment:** Hiking backpack (including rain cover), sturdy footwear**Additional information:** **Tourism Office Ottensheim** Marketplace 7 4100 Ottensheim Phone: +43 (0)7234 82255 30 (May to September) Other times: Citizens’ Service Market Municipality, Tel. +43 7234 82255-12 [www.ottensheim.info](http://www.oberoesterreich.at/ottensheim)DONAUSTEIG HOST ALONG THE ROUTE: Guesthouse Schwarzer Adler Marketplace 19, 4100 Ottensheim, Tel.: +43 7234 82224, www.schwarzeradler.ottensheim.at \- 23 beds [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4100 Ottensheim **Destination:** 4100 Ottensheim **duration:** 2h 30m **length:** 8,1 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 227m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 227m **Lowest point:** 256m **Highest point:** 483m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Other **Starting point:** Information point at the Danube ferry Ottensheim **Destination:** Information point at the Danube ferry Ottensheim **further information:** - culinary interesting - Circular route - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Ottensheim: Danube Panorama Route](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430001264&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Ottensheim: Danube Panorama Route](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430001264&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Ottensheim: Danube Panorama Route") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Günter Scherer Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/133734/DEC4D5EDA739AE896067AAC1D10DDDBBB9A2BD7F331FE3B642020144097A1202/donau-hof.jpg "Donau.hof (© Copyright: Günter Scherer)") Donau.hof "An der Fähre" ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430016215/donau-hof-an-der-faehre.html) ![Donauradweg](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/416290/287919B789DB253A93839682260F594E043A064EC31D4D1025167636550D579A/donauradweg.jpg "Donauradweg") Danube Bicycle Path Shipping Pier ![20160410_111918](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395927/647A83427428D6AE0F2528B30CDA852CCE02EB7FDC7DFF7C866E8D23EE5E3056/20160410111918.jpg "20160410_111918") Gasthaus Dürnberg Located directly on the Danube and the Danube Cycle Path! In the tranquil Mühlviertel - more precisely in the market town of Ottensheim - you will find Gasthaus Dürnberg. An in meeting place for gourmets from all over Austria. The idyllically situated inn at the foot of the Dürnberg, on the Danube and on the cycle path, makes every day a culinary highlight. Whether game and delicacy weeks or schnitzel days, everyone will find their paradise of pleasure at Gasthaus Dürnberg. The Gasthaus Dürnberg team stands for good cuisine and fine drinks. It is your reliable partner for all celebrations, from christenings, anniversaries, sponsorships, etc. Lovers of fine grape juices are also guaranteed to get their money's worth with the extraordinarily wide range of wines on offer. The inn is also an extremely popular location for atmospheric weddings, glittering birthday parties and cool corporate events. ![Außenansicht Schwarzer Adler](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/437336/FD361597D55A797A01FAC0D33F3482879587B37B2EF80462DD2FE2A23850534E/aussenansicht-schwarzer-adler.jpg "Außenansicht Schwarzer Adler") GeiSch Gasthaus & Gourmet-Restaurant Our beautiful guest garden in the middle of the Ottesnheim market square with a Mediterranean ambience, The VINOTHEKE ( Wine & Cheese Viktualien) is the wine bar in Ottensheim At the market place in Ottensheim (Hotel " Zum Schwarzen Adler") we offer over 10 to 15 Austrian wines by the glass. Finest, selected raw milk cheeses, ham and salami from Mediterranean origin and the region invite you to enjoy and linger! We look forward to seeing you! Gabriele & Christoph Hager LANDGASTHOF "RODLHOF" ** Ottensheim - 360°-Panoramafotos ![Gastgarten Otter](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395993/9FA8ACBC7C743622FC1B5FCEB2CCB0E7424C8DCBB72EDD5C6CFD2F99F22B3EEF/gastgarten-otter.jpg "Gastgarten Otter") Otter Cozy wine bar, homemade pastries, snacks, cozy and sunny guest garden, 60 seats ![Marktplatz mit Krche](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/398035/5A9D09E613D6F57A87F861BD257F91A4468D14734FC8CC183CF2F53F94B21DCC/marktplatz-mit-krche.jpg "Marktplatz mit Krche") Parish Church of Ottensheim First church built 1200, new church built from 1462-67, late Gothic-building with Baroque changes. The registry is an Annex with a tomb as charnel house. The 72-m high Tower had an onion dome till the fire 1899. It got capped with a small pointes Roof afterwards. ![Pizza Kebab Otini](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/416289/332FCD42F1D26CC14BA92FDA0B3129C29263DF0963EDDF373A673DBA8819824D/pizza-kebab-otini.jpg "Pizza Kebab Otini") Pizza Kebab Otini ![Pizzeria Casa Vecchia](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395989/CE0ABE0CE1B596DD471F1230235089D2EC3BEDB1FA63AF18032FCDCA42D6A759/pizzeria-casa-vecchia.jpg "Pizzeria Casa Vecchia") Pizzeria "Casa Vecchia" Pizzas according to original Italian recipes, exclusively freshly cooked pasta, special dishes (e.g. mussels) to order, excellent wines. [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/160135/7319A92DC9301CE42639F92F88195A3F8BBAC7E4286B9AD9C2DD84EFAF0F9A3B/haustuer.png "Haustür") Privatzimmer Hinterstoisser ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430023615/privatzimmer-hinterstoisser.html) ![Donaurunde](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395907/093467B8149FC8F4AA43A26A05A711D44205A572B4619B0F71D58CF85A933FC3/donaurunde.jpg "Donaurunde") Rastplatz Dürnberg Info: Tourismusbüro Ottensheim Tel.: +43 (0) 72 34 / 822 55-0 **Schön und nützlich: Hecken** Naturnahe Hecken stellen nicht nur ein harmonisches Landschaftselement dar, das der Wanderer meist unbewusst wahrnimmt, sondern sind auch wichtige Lebensräume und Brücken zwischen verschiedenen Biotopen. Ein Vogel, der auf ein reichhaltiges Angebot an Hecken und Sträuchern angewiesen ist, ist der Neuntöter. Er ist in Mitteleuropa die häufigste Art in der Familie der Würger. Seine Nahrung sind hauptsächlich Insekten, aber sogar kleine Säugetiere und Vögel. Für den Nestbau werden Dornsträucher wie Schlehen, Weißdorne oder Heckenrosen bevorzugt. Diese benötigt er aber auch für das „Spießen“. Dabei werden Beutetiere auf Dornen oder Stacheln aufgespießt. So kann er bei erfolgreicher Jagd einen Vorrat anlegen. Fluchen kann er - der Teufel! Wenn einst in der Nacht auf der Donau ein Schimpfen und Schelten zu hören war, wussten die Leute ["Da gehts mit dem Teufel zu!"](http://www.donauregion.at/detail/article/da-gehts-mit-dem-teufel-zu.html). Mehr dazu in der Donau-Sage. ![Gasthof zur Post](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/400721/967CCDD7382F5F3E775D1E55DED8A65B5AAB3609A31B180CB7CC8908568212EE/gasthof-zur-post.jpg "Gasthof zur Post") Wirtshaus "PoSt4" In the Post kitchen, people still cut, swirl, chop and stir - the craft of cooking is alive and well! Cosmopolitan and yet rooted in tradition, the Post team spoils old and young, regulars and culinary experts, intellectuals and craftsmen in the cosy restaurant and at the convivial Sunnplatz'l! [ © Open copyright © Copyright: WGD Tourismus GmbH_Lindorfer Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/209125/85DF67D9719F26E5097466174AD8C352A57587F9262F7C83B3B160F5FE1B6DB0/schiffsanlegestelle.jpg "Schiffsanlegestelle (© Copyright: WGD Tourismus GmbH_Lindorfer)") Shipping Pier Ottensheim ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002005/shipping-pier-ottensheim.html) Startplatz Ottensheim [ © Open copyright © Urheber: UDO Tourismus Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/369417/A37790425B9EB0FA13C1C73127B6CC3A435C6A04D9F4972CFEC27018AC369054/bildmgo.jpg "Bild_MGO (© Urheber: UDO Tourismus)") UDO Sektion Tourismus ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/103615/udo-sektion-tourismus.html) [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/182009/782012ADEDB49C2E744F13A5EC462FD82812C1283860B23B4957F1FA54BE6BE8/aussenansicht-schwarzer-adler.jpg "Außenansicht Schwarzer Adler") GeiSch Gasthaus & Gourmet-Restaurant ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/101161/geisch-gasthaus-gourmet-restaurant.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Rudolf Hagenauer Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/206481/6560A0EFC28052C628D30F53AC304934BD46F0120CCBB78274290B9C811E44F0/kirche-mit-musikkapelle.jpg "Kirche mit Musikkapelle (© Copyright: Rudolf Hagenauer)") Parish Church of Ottensheim ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/402234/parish-church-of-ottensheim.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Rudolf Hagenauer Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/196674/23142FF4FDC1CE6F51BDD1797BED310A5F460EEC55D1BF385665DEC50699C6B7/amtshaus.jpg "Amtshaus (© Copyright: Rudolf Hagenauer)") Marktgemeindeamt Ottensheim ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/101221/marktgemeindeamt-ottensheim.html) Rastplatz Dürnberg Haltestelle Dürnberg (Bahn) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Getting there** Car: 10 km west of Linz on the Danube riverside road B127 to Ottensheim - via the marketplace Ottensheim to the Danube ferry (starting point) Train: Mühlkreisbahn Ottensheim station or Dürnberg [www.oebb.at](http://www.oebb.at) Affordable bus connections [www.postbus.at](http://www.postbus.at) Boat: Scheduled ship service from Passau/Linz [www.donauschiffahrt.de](http://www.donauschiffahrt.de) **Public Transit** Mühlkreisbahn [www.oebb.at](http://www.oebb.at) Boat: Docking station directly in the village [www.donauschiffahrt.de](http://www.donauschiffahrt.de) **Parking** Short-term parking zone at the Danube promenade; parking lots at the Donauhalle/Stadion Ottensheim [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Ottensheim: Danube Panorama Route** WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Lindengasse 9 4040 Linz Phone +43 732 7277 - 800Show no. 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