Best long trails in Passau

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...

First stage of the long-distance cycle route along the Danube in Austria. The first stage combines beautiful landscapes along the Danube with some great cultural and historical highlights. DREI_FLÜSSE_STADT Passau at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers is the starting point of the first stage of the Danube Cycle Path through Upper Austria. Passau, also known as the "Bavarian Venice", has some great sights to explore. Of particular interest is the baroque old town, the...

Stage 8 of the "Donauradweg" long-distance cycle path from Bavaria to Austria. This stage leaves Germany and leads to Austria. It goes gently uphill and downhill but overall without a significant incline. There are always nice rest stops to take breaks that offer hearty food. There are also numerous accommodation options, including some campsites, so the stage can be shortened if necessary. Arrived in historic Linz, one can discover the local sights such as the Pöstlingberg and the Lentos...

Varied route in Bavaria. This beautiful path begins at the Kainzenhof city park and leads from there to the hydroelectric power station, where the Inn is crossed. On the other side it goes along the green banks of the river to the old fortifications and after a generous swing over the Marienbrücke back to the starting point. On the way there are many beautiful vantage points from which you can marvel at the impressive and historically interesting architecture of Passau. Accessible by bus and...

Beautiful loop near Passau, Bavaria/Upper Austria (DEU/AUT). A varied and somewhat challenging hike with marvellous views of the Neuburg Forest. From "Passau-Rosenau" railway station, the route leads through forests and across meadows to Fraunhof, with some wonderful views over the Neuburg Forest. The metre rule museum in Fraunhof 3 is also worth a visit. The route then continues on barely used goods roads up to Fronberg. The hiking trail leads to the observation tower (opening times on...

The Danube Cycle Path from Passau to Budapest is one of the most famous cycle routes in Europe and leads through four countries. The route begins in the three-river city of Passau, where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers meet. Visitors cycle downstream through the Upper Austrian Danube valley to the Schlögener Schlinge, where the river makes a spectacular bend. Along the way, the Wachau with its vineyards and the baroque Melk Abbey invites to linger. Grey herons, beavers and, with a bit of luck,...