Best trails near St. Stephen's Cathedral
4.6(128 reviews)
Want to check out St. Stephen's Cathedral from the trail? Good news: 12 trails will get you there, including backpacking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore St. Stephen's Cathedral from one of 4 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 8 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near St. Stephen's Cathedral are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.6 (81)·Easy·1.5 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrHistorical walk in Passau in Lower Bavaria, the city between the Danube and Inn rivers. A beautiful and relaxing walk in a very special place - where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers meet at the Dreiflüsseeck. It is easy to see how the three different colors of the rivers mix. The water of the Inn, which has its source in the Alps, is green, the Danube is blue-brown and the Ilz, which comes from a moor, is black. There are also numerous historical sights to discover in the old town and plenty...
- 4.5 (25)·Easy·24.9 mi·Est. 8.5–9 hr1st 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...
- 4.1 (12)·Easy·25.9 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrFirst 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...
- 5.0 (3)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried 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...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·33.6 mi·Est. 12–13 hrStage 14 of the German Danube Cycle Route. On the last stage of the Danube Cycle Path, another 55km have to be overcome from Niederalteich to the destination Passau. The last part of the long-distance cycle path, like the entire tour, is a balanced combination of nature and history. Highlights: - Niederaltaich Benedictine Monastery - "Donaualtwasser Winzerer Letten" nature reserve - Historic Vilshofen
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·8.9 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular stage of the "Goldsteig-Südroute" long-distance hiking trail, Bavaria. The last Goldsteig stage starts in Ruderting and leads to Passau. On the natural forest paths, the path leads over small elevations and creeks, over footbridges and rooted forest paths along the former Ilztalbahn route down to the Ilz reservoir. It is possible to rent a Zille there. From the Mausmühle, the nature trail leads down to the Oberilzmühle dam with a bathing area. The next break station is the...
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near St. Stephen's Cathedral?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near St. Stephen's Cathedral. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 5 backpacking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near St. Stephen's Cathedral?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near St. Stephen's Cathedral is Three Rivers Passau, which has a 4.6 star rating from 81 reviews. This trail is 1.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 190 ft.
What is the longest trail near St. Stephen's Cathedral?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near St. Stephen's Cathedral is Passau nach Breitenberg. This trail is estimated to be 39.2 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near St. Stephen's Cathedral?
St. Stephen's Cathedral: With an ascent of 5,029 ft, Passau nach Breitenberg has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Donau-Bayerwald-Route Ost with 4,875 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near St. Stephen's Cathedral?
The most popular and difficult trail near St. Stephen's Cathedral is Donausteig: Passau-Riedl with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
