--- title: Donausteig Trail-Challenge - 1st day url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007534/donausteig-trail-challenge-1st-day.html" description: "Short description:A total of 1,174 meters of altitude gain and loss must be overcome in this stage of the Donausteig Trail-Challenge. The route leads over the steep Danube slopes and past breathtaking viewpoints.Quality of experience: ******Recommended season:AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberProperties:Multi-stage routeScenicRefreshment stops availableGeological highlightsSummit route" date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Donausteig Trail-Challenge - 1st day Donausteig Trail-Challenge - 1st day ====================================== **Starting place:** 4143 Neustift im Mühlkreis **Destination:** 4085 Waldkirchen am Wesen ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/431491/5D7DB2E9E629C8F10AE677C83427CC934B56BFFADEA1399427B7F51F35B8981D/penzenstein-blick-auf-engelhartszell.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/431492/9216AD7630C6CE2646518F5752ACFEB98427E14EE543C3313AA41877527956DE/penzenstein-blick-auf-engelhartszell.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/431493/4EAF9EC696B595C14FB22236F8E6127A92CD2CF9D9B324A51AE0D176BA97C1C9/penzenstein-blick-auf-engelhartszell.jpg) Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, © CM Visuals Close copyright [ ![Penzenstein view of Engelhartszell](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/431491/5D7DB2E9E629C8F10AE677C83427CC934B56BFFADEA1399427B7F51F35B8981D/penzenstein-blick-auf-engelhartszell.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, © CM Visuals") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/431491/5D7DB2E9E629C8F10AE677C83427CC934B56BFFADEA1399427B7F51F35B8981D/penzenstein-blick-auf-engelhartszell.jpg) Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, © CM Visuals Close copyright [ ![Penzenstein view of Engelhartszell](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/431492/9216AD7630C6CE2646518F5752ACFEB98427E14EE543C3313AA41877527956DE/penzenstein-blick-auf-engelhartszell.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, © CM Visuals") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/431492/9216AD7630C6CE2646518F5752ACFEB98427E14EE543C3313AA41877527956DE/penzenstein-blick-auf-engelhartszell.jpg) Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, © CM Visuals Close copyright [ ![Penzenstein view of Engelhartszell](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/431493/4EAF9EC696B595C14FB22236F8E6127A92CD2CF9D9B324A51AE0D176BA97C1C9/penzenstein-blick-auf-engelhartszell.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, © CM Visuals") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/431493/4EAF9EC696B595C14FB22236F8E6127A92CD2CF9D9B324A51AE0D176BA97C1C9/penzenstein-blick-auf-engelhartszell.jpg) [ ![View from Penzenstein to Engelhartszell](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/393936/B81BD8C83D7AE2A5DFC9C91A7BED49382076C895F009F56D88169922D52A3F99/blick-vom-penzenstein-auf-engelhartszell.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/393936/B81BD8C83D7AE2A5DFC9C91A7BED49382076C895F009F56D88169922D52A3F99/blick-vom-penzenstein-auf-engelhartszell.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. Multi-day tour 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:_b`gHeu}rAaAbAuBsAuElIcHvRFjBzAlBRxBSl@Q{@s@IcF|G|AzOBhKyDaAm@fCmDnB}AvBcBjGqIoS_CnC[SuNkKoA}EeMsK{CvGu@uA{@FeCpF}B|AgEoAyCZoI~KyG|C_ClDqD`CUtA{B`AmAkHqA}A`@yCyAoAUqFs@wB\gAuAg@e@qC_Am@JiCs@wB`@s@U_Cb@}F}@mHf@sHVe`@j@yC[sHkD}AaEkM[iEPuIm@iCd@u@KwCyBsEo@kFaCeEp@}Bz@JaAeJxBEAyEjMWrA{BrB|BlIz@tC{C~NyEhKmKjAaCjE]lGqF`G?~@TGfAuAjAp@|@hNnE`A`CtFlDrA~Bn@|EkCbMRdB`BrAjHp@bHiEh@cEbA_AfC~AbA~DlBjAzKStHpApBUvCbAnDs@fAoEbB{@|BV?~AaB|A]pENpAdBAg@bClAMUfFWd@mBOCzB}@z@q@tELrBWr@}Cp@s@lDgAn@_Lv^xItDpExKiB|@hAxCvDsDlJvLx@vEpAb@jA}@l@hD^l@^]tD|IjB`@pCqDZcJdDqK{@mDC{DfBcErDcPhF}E|AoElCnJu@lIv@vAK|BxCd@]dBrAWOpAlBcCpBkHxBoAlCeI`EsCvB{H~BgA|AiC|A}JpAaD}@_HrAXp@aCzAnA`AuGxAhBb@}BvAm@lBHaBjFd@pAzBf@xCeAhDcNbF{@`C_D`@gBjBaAJcBdD@jKyKlArAbNkG`JsNpD}MfCoRf@mJbAsEVyYsBxBDiFuAiDdAgC|AiArT{CtCiNZeFWUrCwM|GgRV{FxGgRxA?&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Short description:** A total of 1,174 meters of altitude gain and loss must be overcome in this stage of the Donausteig Trail-Challenge. The route leads over the steep Danube slopes and past breathtaking viewpoints. **Quality of experience:** ****** **Recommended season:** - April - May - June - July - August - September - October **Properties:** - Multi-stage route - Scenic - Refreshment stops available - Geological highlights - Summit route **Description:** Highlights on the route: - Penzenstein panoramic view - Smuggler's path - Ranna valley - Pühretstein panoramic view - Rannariedl Castle [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4143 Neustift im Mühlkreis **Destination:** 4085 Waldkirchen am Wesen **duration:** 4h 15m **length:** 23,0 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 442m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 730m **Lowest point:** 282m **Highest point:** 635m **difficulty:** difficult **condition:** very difficult **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Street, Hiking trail, Other **further information:** - Multi-day tour - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Donausteig Trail-Challenge - 1st day](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430007534&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Donausteig Trail-Challenge - 1st day](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430007534&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Donausteig Trail-Challenge - 1st day") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![RadfahrerAnDerDonauKramesauNeustift02_WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals.jpg](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/445847/FE1AFAD8F847E17096EA7D50504784E5236B18A1CFA3AF692D3E18C3E1D89DE7/radfahreranderdonaukramesauneustift02wgddonauoberoesterreichtourismusgmbhcmvisuals-jpg.jpg "RadfahrerAnDerDonauKramesauNeustift02_WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals.jpg") Danube beach Wesenufer Whether you are looking for a quiet spot to sunbathe or want to refresh yourself in the cool water - the Danube offers numerous opportunities for relaxation. This natural Danube beach is ideal for a break or a refreshing dip on hot days. **Your safety is important to us.** We therefore advise against jumping directly into the river. Please refresh yourself carefully in the Danube, as it is a waterway. Enjoy the refreshing Danube responsibly and safely! Fitness trail At 10 stations along Ranna reservoir, you`ll find many training options to keep fit and healthy for everyday life The trail begins just after the dam wall and leads in direction of Oberkappel to the so-called "Konzinger Steg" footbridge. After crossing the fottbridge, the trail continues down the lake with five stations. Training options for keeping fit and healthy include cardiovascular training, strength training, balance training, stretching, brain gym, all the way to the foot world of experience at the tenth and last station. After the fitness trail at "konzinger Steg" footbridge begins at Kneipp-path, leading directly to Oberkappel along six Kneipp stations ( 2km) ![Gasthaus Wundsam Zimmer](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/393954/FD0F4F534231E702989EA32798FBA97DEAE7688000422ABD2EB2968D9E8C4401/gasthaus-wundsam-zimmer.jpg "Gasthaus Wundsam Zimmer") Gasthaus Restaurant Wundsam We are a family-friendly inn with 8 guest rooms and a large children's play area. The flagship is the hospitality and the good cuisine, which is oriented towards the 4 seasons with seasonal products and attaches great importance to fresh products. The main credo: the best raw materials from the surrounding region. The chef Artur jun. has cooked in the best restaurants in the country. The menu is varied and of a high standard at rural prices. Our guest garden is an ideal place to relax in summer and sip light summer wines and refreshing cocktails. ![Donauterrasse](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/392821/E9366168CF1DE1E93A14B0493B381FDCF9BF53BB92736766823D4A9932E5566C/donauterrasse.jpg "Donauterrasse") Gasthof-Pension Draxler We offer Austrian, down-to-earth food and all kinds of good wines from our rustic wine cellar. Which you can enjoy with our good Mühlviertler delicacies. Fantastic views of Europe's second longest river and the passing ships. Forget your everyday life, enjoy cosiness and tranquillity. The gentle lapping of the water, the singing of the birds and the sun's rays winking through the leafy canopy. Our guest garden in the green invites you to linger. Our nature shows its best side especially in the Danube valley. Many excursion destinations await you, which you can hike to strengthen yourself. ![P1655058](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/393939/D3D8BB9AD46A3EC0F62A05C706FF09C21594B4F37BE8139AED5229372CFA90E4/p1655058.jpg "P1655058") Hotel Restaurant Weiß ***S As a family specialist, we know how complex the needs of our "big" and "small" guests are. Our personal, small hotel offers the right thing for everyone: family-friendly rooms, wellness oasis, adventure playground with fun court, swimming pool, petting zoo. There's always something going on at the hotel's own childcare during the summer months! Find out more about our hiking and seminar offers! [ Open copyright © Copyright: Wesenufer Hotel & Seminarkultur an der Donau Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/102032/8E6DC4D3D5D09F81A5F96D6453423023EBF5090A1E346FC18F8E2628805524DD/wesenufer-hotel-seminarkultur-an-der-donau.jpg "Wesenufer Hotel & Seminarkultur an der Donau (© Copyright: Wesenufer Hotel & Seminarkultur an der Donau)") Wesenufer - Hotel & Seminarkultur an der Donau ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/100487/wesenufer-hotel-seminarkultur-an-der-donau.html) ![Schlossrestaurant](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/393713/DC07E3DE5DCE878280EA23C699E309448197309AD0C69FA580ADA6E81903C621/schlossrestaurant.jpg "Schlossrestaurant") Wesenufer Hotel & Seminarkultur an der Donau If you sit on the terrace of the [**Hotel Wesenufer**](https://youtu.be/eBSSTEHBS3c) in the morning, you will be greeted not only by the warm rays of the sun, but also by the gentle lapping of the Danube, which flows right next to the guest garden. The hotel, close to the Schlögener Donauschlinge, combines this cosy location with the warmth of its team, who look after every single guest attentively. With over 700 years of history, the hotel combines a unique location with active inclusion, respectful interaction and joie de vivre. The Wesenufer Hotel & Seminarkultur was opened in its current form in 2008 following a comprehensive renovation. Today, the hotel is managed by Margarete Durstberger and is part of the flagship operation of pro mente Oberösterreich - a non-profit organisation dedicated to the mental and social health of people. The hotel currently employs between 45 and 50 people with disabilities, who fulfil a variety of tasks in different areas of the business. They work in the kitchen, in service, in cleaning and sometimes also in the garden or event area. The focus here is clearly on each individual, as everyone is deployed according to their skills and interests so that all individual strengths can be utilised. The Wesenufer Hotel's cuisine focuses on regional and seasonal products, which are prepared with a lot of love and bring a piece of home to the plate. The homemade Sauwald potato noodles are a particular favourite, with guests returning time and time again. The kitchen team knows every ingredient and its origin inside out - so you can feel the connection to the region and the tradition that goes into these dishes with every bite. Fresh ingredients such as meat from Sigharting, vegetables from Eferding and eggs from happy hens from Haibach characterise the culinary offering. From the sumptuous breakfast buffet to Austrian creations for lunch and dinner, the hotel spoils its guests and always pays attention to the conscious and sustainable use of food. For travelling guests or visitors to seminars and events, the hotel offers 49 stylish and modern rooms, including three barrier-free rooms, some of which have a balcony or terrace with a view of the Danube. If you would like to explore the Danube even closer than from your room, the Hotel Wesenufer offers the opportunity to explore the Danube region by bike on the Danube cycle path, on foot on the surrounding hiking trails or on a Danube boat trip. The Wesenufer Hotel not only offers relaxation and enjoyment, but also an inspiring experience of active inclusion and sustainable tourism. Discovery tours with an enjoyable stopover! This culinary partner is located on the following tours: - - [Donauengtal-Runde](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008579/r1-03-donauengtal-runde.html) - [Donauschlingen-Runde](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008580/r1-04-donauschlingen-runde.html) - [Donau Limes World Heritage Tour Stage 1 Passau-Schlögen](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/490000236/radrunde-passau-schloegen-passau-unesco-welterbe-donaulimes-roemische-spuren-am-donauradweg.html) - [Radrunde Schlögen-Linz-Schlögen](http://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430006378/radrunde-schloegen-linz-schloegen-genuss-chillig-am-donauradweg.html) - [4/4 Blick Runde](http://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007070/donausteig-etappe-1-s03-engelhartszell-schloegen-ueber-den-4-4-blick-zur-schloegener-schlinge.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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