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Obernzell: Zeller Danube Trail Loop

Starting place: 4092 Esternberg
Destination: 4092 Esternberg

Short description:

Obernzell – Hammermühle – Untergriesbach – Obernzell


with places to stop for refreshments, cultural/historical

Quality of experience: ******

Recommended season:
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
Properties:
  • Loop
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Cultural/historical value

Description:

The trail leading from Obernzell to Untergriesbach and back again has plenty to offer besides Obernzell Castle—home to the Bavarian Danube Region Museum—as well as the local history museum and the Baroque parish church.


You absolutely must visit the castle gardens—a place of relaxation, art, and play.

Directions:

We begin our hike in Obernzell at the Donausteig starting point by the water feature at the castle, then turn left toward the elementary school. There we join the Donausteig trail, which we follow for a short distance. At the monastery, we turn right and hike through the forest. After passing the Hammermühle, we turn right and follow the course of the Hofleitenbach stream. From there, we reach Untergriesbach. We cross the market square and turn right onto Pilslgasse. We follow the path downhill and hike along the Griesenbach stream back to Obernzell.

Tip:

  • Obernzell Castle

  • Bavarian Danube Region Museum

  • Local History Museum

  • Baroque Parish Church

Equipment:

Hiking backpack (including rain cover), sturdy shoes

Additional information:

Obernzell Tourist Information
Marktplatz 42
94130 Obernzell
Tel.: 0049(0)8591/91 16119
Fax: 0049(0)8591/91 16150
tourismus@obernzell.de
www.obernzell.de


DONAUSTEIG INNKEEPERS ALONG THE ROUTE:

Flair-Aktiv Hotel Obermüller
94107 Untergriesbach, Sonnenweg 12, Tel. +49 8593 900 50,
www.flairhotel-obermueller.de
- 66 beds

Gasthof “Hotel zur Post”
Hauptstr. 22-24, 94130 Obernzell-Erlau, Tel.: +49 85 91 914 90
www.hotel-zur-post-erlau.de
- Bavarian delicacies
- 80 beds

Starting place: 4092 Esternberg
Destination: 4092 Esternberg

duration: 3h 15m
length: 10,0 km
Altitude difference (uphill): 330m
Altitude difference (downhill): 330m

Lowest point: 291m
Highest point: 563m
difficulty: easy
condition: easy
panoramic view: Dreamtour

Paths covering:
Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel

Starting point: Obernzell Castle
Destination: Obernzell Castle

further information:
  • culturally interesting
  • Circular route
  • Board possible

Accessibility / arrival

Getting there
By Car: Obernzell is easy to find, even without a GPS or map.
The Danube will lead you there. Drive to the episcopal city of Passau, head to the left bank of the Danube, and follow the “Nibelungen River” downstream for about 15 kilometers.

When the stately twin towers of a Rococo church come into view, you’ve arrived in Obernzell, the home of the Danube nymph Isa.

Boat/Ferry: The Danube boats operated by the Wurm&Köck shipping company call at Obernzell several times a day. Please check the Wurm+Köck schedule for departure and arrival times.
Our ferry operates year-round, though with limited hours in winter.


Public Transit
Wurm+Köck Danube Cruise Pier

Bus routes 6101, 6102


Parking
Donausteig parking lot, diagonally across from the water feature by the castle garden wall
Travelling by public transport
Route planner for independent travellers
Most economical season
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn

Please get in touch for more information.

Obernzell: Zeller Danube Trail Loop
Tourist Information Obernzell
Marktplatz 42
94130 Obernzell

Phone +439 439 9116 - 119
E-Mail tourismus@obernzell.de
Web www.obernzell.de/
https://www.obernzell.de/