--- title: Danube old arm path url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008161/danube-old-arm-path.html" description: "Short description:Beautiful, windless hike along the Alte Donau. The circular hiking trail passes the water sports center, along the right old arm through shore and floodplain landscape with the typical plant and animal species. After Rohrmühle, the Aubach and then the Erlabach are crossed.Quality of experience: *****Recommended season:JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberProperties:LoopScenicFamily friendlyCultural/historical value" date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Danube old arm path Danube old arm path ===================== **Starting place:** 3313 Wallsee-Sindelburg **Destination:** 3313 Wallsee-Sindelburg ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/397380/6527FE60FE2F0462446EBE2D61327533A192B6E53D800301AFF6FBFDF41AAC5F/donausteig.jpg) Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, Marktgemeinde Mitterkirchen im Machland, Michael Zobl Close copyright [ ![Donausteig](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/397380/6527FE60FE2F0462446EBE2D61327533A192B6E53D800301AFF6FBFDF41AAC5F/donausteig.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, Marktgemeinde Mitterkirchen im Machland, Michael Zobl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/397380/6527FE60FE2F0462446EBE2D61327533A192B6E53D800301AFF6FBFDF41AAC5F/donausteig.jpg) Mitterkirchen 50/1 4343 Mitterkirchen im Machland [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mitterkirchen%2050%2F1%2C%204343%20Mitterkirchen%20im%20Machland "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Mitterkirchen%2050%2F1%2C%204343%20Mitterkirchen%20im%20Machland "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:gc~dHcswxA|@`BB`@c@x@oA|Ag@h@e@Rs@jH`@|@FCHg@XQhAt@`Ax@lGpH|@`BXz@?ZI^hC~A`CtBpCdDdBxCbFtKfA`E\|A^lCDlCI|A]|CIbBYrCEfE?lGS|C?`B_@hF@n@Oh@FRAZQzA}CzP_@~BOrAm@dDuAjGc@nAUb@Y~@o@fAu@hBgBrGGr@[dAyA~CMb@Gj@?pBX~CTbAN\?FkClD_Ax@qBhAQrGg@xHn@Lz@DXLPXDb@Bl@ArBEf@QfAl@Tr@RXGVSlFmMX_@bAuCl@kBVcA@mA^F`@E^QVe@fAgITmAZ}@d@u@jAgCb@}BD}@~@sIrCiMfDqKnAwF|@kFCm@xCcMIcA@}Bl@cXBmBSkB[kB[eCIkASiA_DeKwCkLmAoEsAiEqBoFcEwMkEiIK[e@k@eFyEkAcA{@i@yAg@oAGc@Hm@b@}@cB&server=meta.tourdata.at) Circular route **Short description:** Beautiful, windless hike along the Alte Donau. The circular hiking trail passes the water sports center, along the right old arm through shore and floodplain landscape with the typical plant and animal species. After Rohrmühle, the Aubach and then the Erlabach are crossed. **Quality of experience:** ***** **Recommended season:** - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December **Properties:** - Loop - Scenic - Family friendly - Cultural/historical value **Description:** You cross the street and walk along the Danube towards the east. After 15 minutes, you reach the memorial built in honor of those who died during the construction of the power plant. Up to this point, the path is asphalted except for a few meters stabilized with stones. Now continue along a sandy road next to the Danube old arm. On the right is the floodplain forest and on the left the shore of the old arm. After 10 minutes, you reach a fork. Stay on the left, marked path. On the right, you can see a pond. After a total walking time of 60 minutes, the floodplain forest becomes thinner. Shortly before the open-air facility, a gravel path branches off to the right. On this, you walk directly to the parking lot.**Equipment:** good footwear [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 3313 Wallsee-Sindelburg **Destination:** 3313 Wallsee-Sindelburg **duration:** 2h 0m **length:** 7,8 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 18m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 18m **Lowest point:** 228m **Highest point:** 242m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Gravel, Street **Starting point:** From Mitterkirchen, drive over the Danube bridge towards Wallsee. Immediately after the traffic light, there is a parking lot on the right. From Wallsee, drive towards Mitterkirchen. Before the traffic light, there is a parking lot on the left. Next to the parking lot are a drinking water column and a table with seating. **Destination:** From Mitterkirchen, drive over the Danube bridge towards Wallsee. Immediately after the traffic light, there is a parking lot on the right. From Wallsee, drive towards Mitterkirchen. Before the traffic light, there is a parking lot on the left. Next to the parking lot are a drinking water column and a table with seating. **further information:** - Circular route [ ![Altitude profile Danube old arm path](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008161&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Danube old arm path](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008161&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Danube old arm path") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![SUP Beach & Water Sports Center Wallsee](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/397386/DBE091987D7931A30EC9B541F63D0B216019C69E097A42F1B315AA964B78449C/sup-beach-wassersportzentrum-wallsee.jpg "SUP Beach & Water Sports Center Wallsee") Beach & Wassersportzentrum Wallsee The Wallsee beach and water sports center, where the club is based, is located in the most beautiful natural arena in Lower Austria, in the middle of the Mostviertel region. The wonderful location of the old arm of the Danube and the historic town of Wallsee are certainly the ideal combination for sports and leisure activities for those seeking relaxation. There are great opportunities for all water sports enthusiasts, but those who like it dry can also enjoy beach volleyball and many other activities. - Barefoot water skiing - water skiing - Tires - Stand up paddling (SUP) - 4 beach volleyball courts (center court with floodlights) - Circular trail for running, hiking and Nordic walking - Sports camps and courses [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Getting there** View from Mitterkirchen: Right before the old arm bridge View from Wallsee: Left after the old arm bridge **Public Transit** [Arrival in the Danube region](https://www.donauregion.at/service/artikel/detail/2890/anreise-region-donau.html) How to get to the Danube region of Upper Austria? The quick way to the destination – by train, bus, car, ship, or airplane. **Parking** There is a parking lot before or after the traffic light [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter - Deep winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Danube old arm path** Marktgemeindeamt Mitterkirchen Mitterkirchen 50/1 4343 Mitterkirchen im Machland Phone +43 7269 8255 - 0Show no. 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