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Engelhartszeller Danube World Hike

Starting place: 4090 Engelhartszell
Destination: 4090 Engelhartszell

Short description:
Engelhartszeller Danube World with the stations: Water experience Mini-Danube, Sensory garden, Large aquarium "Giant of the Danube", Danube square, Danube game, Danube exhibition, stories with Natura 2000 info point, Danube power plant with energy experience Jochenstein and House on the River.
Quality of experience: *****

Recommended season:
  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
Properties:
  • Loop
  • Scenic
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Family friendly
  • Cultural/historical value
  • Geological highlights
  • Faunistic highlights
  • Insider tip

Description:
The circular route starts at the "Water Experience Mini-Danube". Via Stiftstrasse it goes to the Danube, along the Danube path on the left, past the "Danube Square" and the flood tree to the ferry house. From here a Danube trail leads to Fallauerbach, past the outdoor pool, to the Roman milestone and to the Jochenstein Danube power plant. (Tip: Exhibition "Energy Experience Jochenstein" and "House on the River"). Then it goes uphill on the Austrian side, past Bernhard's restaurant, into the forest. After about 500 meters, continue left on the forest path. Turn left down Fallaustraße, right into Siedlungsstraße, further to the "Schütz Museum Engelhartszell". Then through Marktstraße past the Imperial toll house to the exhibition "Danube Stories" with Natura 2000 info point and adventure playground "Danube Game". Along Nibelungenstraße, past the farrier museum to Stiftsstraße, to Engelszell Abbey and to the "Water Experience Mini-Danube" with sensory garden and large aquarium "Giant of the Danube".Tip:
Opposite the "Überführhäusl" on the northern Danube side is the southwesternmost point reached by Soviet troops. Here, the ferry "Donaunixe ISA" brings cyclists and hikers from one shore to the other.Safety guidelines:
The path is stroller accessible up to the power plant, the return route no longer.Equipment:
normal hiking equipmentAdditional information:
Story of the Hazel Dormouse
Starting place: 4090 Engelhartszell
Destination: 4090 Engelhartszell

duration: 1h 45m
length: 6,6 km
Altitude difference (uphill): 91m
Altitude difference (downhill): 91m

Lowest point: 283m
Highest point: 369m
difficulty: easy
condition: easy
panoramic view: Dreamtour

Paths covering:
Other

Starting point: Water Experience Mini-Danube
Destination: Water Experience Mini-Danube

further information:
  • Flatly
  • Board possible

Accessibility / arrival

Getting there
on the B 130 Nibelungenstraße from the direction Linz and Passau, from Schärding on the B 136 Sauwaldstraße
Public Transit

Arrival in the Danube region


How to get to the Upper Austria Danube region?
The fastest way to your destination – by train, bus, car, ship or airplane.



Postbus: www.ooevv.at


Ship (summer months): www.donauschiffahrt.eu


Parking
Yes
Travelling by public transport
Route planner for independent travellers
Most economical season
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Early winter
  • Deep winter

Please get in touch for more information.

Engelhartszeller Danube World Hike
Verein Kultur & Tourismus an der Donau in Engelhartszell
Marktplatz 61
4090 Engelhartszell

Phone +43 7717 8055 - 16
E-Mail tourismus@engelhartszell.ooe.gv.at
Web www.donauregion.at/engelhartszell
https://www.donauregion.at/engelhartszell