Best trails near Ilz

1st stage of the northern route of the Austrian Danube Cycle Path. At the start of the Danube Cycle Path, the decision is whether to take the northern or southern route. This stage leads from the city of Passau to Schlögen. Before setting off on the bike, it is worth exploring Passau. Worth seeing are the old town, the Residenz, and St Stephen's Cathedral. Finally, the route leaves the city, and soon, the sunny southern slopes of the Donauleiten nature reserve will impress. Local flora and...

This history-rich and riverside circular route leads through the "City of Three Rivers," Passau. The path explores the area around Veste Niederhaus, prominently situated at the confluence of the Danube and Ilz rivers, following a diverse mixture of paved riverside promenades, historic cobblestone streets, and shaded paths along the Danube crossings. A central highlight is the view of the "Dreiflüsseeck," where the green water of the Inn, the blue of the Danube, and the black of the Ilz merge,...

This 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...

Popular 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...

Last section of the Goldsteig north route near Hauzenberg, Bavaria. The 23rd stage of the Goldsteig: Northern Route is the last section of the route. It starts in Hauzenberg and leads up and down through the Staffelbach valley, along the Kaindlmühle and to the former paper mill in Schmölz. The route then leads along unspoilt paths via Satzbach to the three-river city of Passau, the final stage destination. Highlights: - Cultural and historical city of Passau - Veste Oberhaus Museum - St...

Beautiful long-distance hiking trail in the Bavarian Forest. A wonderful hike in one of the last wild river landscapes in Bavaria, starting at the Gfäll car park. There is a public bathroom at the car park. There is also the "Gfäll" bus stop, so traveling here by public transport is possible. The hike follows the Ilz, a tributary of the Danube. Because of its partly dark-coloured appearance, it is also known as "The Black Pearl". It can be divided into six stages, but there is always the...

Relaxed section near Fürsteneck, Bavaria. The eighth and final stage of the Pandurensteig starts in Fürsteneck and takes a relaxed route through the romantic Ilztal valley. On this stage, the Pandurensteig is largely identical to the European long-distance hiking trail no. 8, finishing in the three-river city of Passau. Highlights: - Angerberg Castle - Mouse mill - Ilz dam - St Stephen's Cathedral - Three rivers corner - Pilgrimage church Mariahilf - Niedernburg Monastery - Boiotro Castle