Best river trails in Ruderting
4.3(27 reviews)
Explore the most popular river trails near Ruderting with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.8 (21)·Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrA beautiful short hike on firm and easily accessible paths. Many information boards provide information about the geological location, plants and the nature reserve. The Kaltenecker Stube restaurant is recommended. If you want to plan a stop - you should definitely call in advance. Sometimes a path, sometimes a track, sometimes a steep slope, sometimes steps - this path is much more difficult to walk than the western bank. However, the effort is rewarded by a very attractive, constantly...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·12.9 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis route is stage 22 of the Goldsteig South Route, a long-distance trail in Germany, running from Ruderting to Passau. The path follows the river Ilz along natural, root-covered forest trails, passing the Oberilzmühle reservoir and the Hals castle ruins before ending in the historic city of Passau. Hikers stay in local guesthouses at the endpoints, as wild camping is strictly prohibited. Natural water sources require filtration. Both trailheads connect to regional buses and trains, with...
- 3.5 (3)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis route is stage 21 of the Goldsteig South Route, a long-distance trail in Germany, running from Schrottenbaummühle to Ruderting. The path follows the wild Ilz river past Aumühle and Fürsteneck to Kalteneck, continuing on a meadow trail toward Fischhaus, where hikers can choose between a path by an old stone quarry or the Ge(h)schichtenweg trail. Overnight stays happen at local guesthouses in Ruderting; wild camping is strictly prohibited along the river corridor. Natural water sources...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·14.3 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular stage of the long-distance hiking trail "Goldsteig-Südroute", Bavaria. The last Goldsteig stage starts in Ruderting and leads to Passau. On the natural forest paths, the trail leads over small elevations and stream cuttings, over footbridges and rooted forest paths along the former Ilz valley railway line down to the Ilz reservoir. It is possible to hire a barge there. From the Mausmühle mill, the nature trail leads down to the Oberilzmühle dam and bathing area. The next stop is the...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·80.8 km·Est. 21.5–23.5 hrVaried cycle tour in the Bavarian Forest from Fischhaus, Bavaria. This fantastic cycle tour is quite long and can therefore be categorised as difficult. However, it is of course also possible to cycle the tour in several stages. Fischhaus can be the starting and finishing point, but you can of course also join the route at any point. The route leads through fields, meadows, villages and forests for around 80 kilometres, offering variety and plenty of cycling fun. Highlights: - Varied...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Ruderting?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Ruderting is Fischhaus - Saldenburg - Obere Ilz. This trail is estimated to be 80.8 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Ruderting?
Ruderting: With an ascent of 1,970 m, Fischhaus - Saldenburg - Obere Ilz has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Goldener Steig: Von Fischhaus nach Finsterau with 1,595 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Ruderting?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Ruderting is Fischhaus - Saldenburg - Obere Ilz with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.