Donausteig - In the perspective of the Danube
6 nights, Passau-Linz, 74 km




7 days/6 nights, 74 km,
ascent approx. 3,090 m / descent approx. 3,090 m
3 and 4-star hotels incl. breakfast
- 6 nights
- Luggage transfer included
- 6 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels and inns
- A rich breakfast buffet every day during your hiking holiday on the Donausteig
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel to Linz (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 23 kg)
- Boat trip Passau-Kasten
- Liqueur tasting at Engelszell Abbey and individual church tour
- Bus trip Aschach-Ottensheim
- City tour with the Linz-City-Express
- Return train journey Linz-Passau
- Extensive information documents and route description
- Practical snack box as a gift (per room)
- Service telephone also at weekends
Additional charges:
Prices include taxes and duties. Not included in the price: The tourist tax (approx. EUR 1.00 - 2.50 per person/night) must be paid at the respective hotel.
- Breakfast
Day 1 - Individual arrival in Passau
Individual arrival for your hiking holiday in Passau and check-in at the hotel. On the first day of your hiking holiday on the Danube, let yourself be enchanted by the charm of Passau's old town during a stroll through the city. Hotel example: Hotel Passauer Wolf in Passau
Day 2 - From Passau to Engelhartszell approx. 16 km, ascent and descent each approx. 450 metres, walking time approx. 6 hours + boat trip
You start with a leisurely boat trip to Kasten for your first hiking tour on the Donausteig. There you join the hiking trail that leads you to Engelhartszell. Engelszell Abbey is famous for its beautiful rococo church. Hotel example: Hotel Zum Goldenen Schiff in Engelhartszell
Day 3 - From Engelhartszell to Niederranna/Wesenufer approx. 10 km, ascent and descent each approx. 650 hm, walking time approx. 5 hours
You reach the northern bank of the Danube again by ferry. You hike steeply up the "Donauleiten". At the Penzenstein, a marvellous view of the valley opens up. The hiking tour in Upper Austria leads over gentle hills to the Rannariedl ruins. You reach Wesenufer along the hiking route on the banks of the Danube. Hotel example: Gasthof Draxler in Niederranna
Day 4 - From Niederranna/Wesenufer to Schlögen approx. 13 km, ascent and descent each approx. 700 hm, walking time approx. 6 hours
Today you hike up to Marsbach Castle. The magnificent hilly landscape of the Mühlviertel accompanies you on your hiking holiday on the Donausteig trail right into the Schlögener Schlinge. The numerous ruins are reminiscent of the wild times of medieval robber baronage on the Danube. From the Heichenbach ruins, you can already see your stage destination in Schlögen. Hotel example: Hotel Donauschlinge in Schlögen
Day 5 - From Schlögen to Aschach approx. 19 km, ascent and descent approx. 600 m, walking time approx. 6.5 hours
The natural spectacle of a river meander is worth marvelling at on a hiking holiday in Austria: the Schlögener Schlinge. Take your time on the steep ascent along the Donausteig to Schlögener Blick. You will be rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view of the entire Danube loop. Hotel example: Hotel Sonne in Aschach
Day 6 - From Aschach via Ottensheim to Linz approx. 16 km, ascent and descent approx. 690 metres, walking time approx. 6 hours + bus journey
You start this day with a bus journey from Aschach to Ottensheim. You will hike through the beautiful southern Mühlviertel with views of Wilhering Abbey and Ottensheim. Before you reach Linz, the Donausteig hiking tour takes you over the Pöstlingberg, Linz's landmark. Downhill you reach the centre of the provincial capital. Hotel example: Austria Trend Hotel Schillerpark in Linz
Day 7 - Individual journey home or additional nights
Return to Passau from your hiking holiday in Austria by train.
Arrival: 04.05.2024 - 28.09.2024
daily
- € 566,10 per person
- bookable from 1 person
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Arrival: 04.05.2024 - 28.09.2024
daily
A: 21.09.2024 - 28.09.2024
€ 577.00 double room/breakfast (per person and stay)
€ 827.00 single room/breakfast (per person and stay)
B: 04.05.2024 - 17.05.2024
€ 669.00 double room/breakfast (per person and stay)
€ 919.00 single room/breakfast (per person and stay)
C: 18.05.2024 - 20.09.2024
€ 719.00 double room/breakfast (per person and stay)
€ 969.00 single room/breakfast (per person and stay)
-10% early booking bonus (up to 60 days before arrival)
- Suitable for seniors
- Suitable for friends
- Suitable for couples
Contact
Freistädter Straße 119
4041 Linz
Phone +43 732 7277-200
E-Mail wandern@touristik.at
Web www.radurlaub.com/
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