Wonderful summit cycle tour in the Upper Danube Valley to the panoramic view of Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis at 840 m, the highest point of all Danube tours! There is much to discover along the route:

• Zillenbauer Königsdorfer,
• Panoramablick and Marsbach Castle,
• Hofkirchen labyrinths,
• Bauer confectionery,
• Bärnloch nature reserve,
• Wöss chocolate shop and Rannariedl Castle.

The second wonderful summit cycle tour in the Upper Danube Valley European nature reserve first leads to the panoramic view of Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis at 840 metres, the highest point of all the Danube tours! However, it then branches off to the highest building in the Mühlviertel in Niederkappel: the Mühlviertel Cathedral. Along the way there are highlights such as

• panoramic views and Marsbach Castle,
• Hofkirchen labyrinth,
• the Grain viewpoint and
• the Donautaler Mostkellerei.

Time for indulgence is the motto of this excursion to the Schoko-Schaubetrieb. Katrin and Kurt Wöss' "chocolate shop" offers visitors a large selection of handmade delicacies during opening hours on Fridays from 2 - 6 pm. Guided tours and tastings can be arranged by telephone at any time. To reach the Schokomanufaktur in Neustift, we recommend hopping on an e-bike and following the R1.06 signs up the Donauleiten to Pühret. The journey is worth it!

If you want to work off the calories after your chocolate indulgence, you can continue by bike to the Danube view from the Penzenstein with a marvellous panoramic view of the Danube valley.

Length: approx. 6.5 km (one route)

Harmonise body, mind and soul with the 4 elements of water, fire, air and earth. Two circuits allow you to experience the elements individually. Each element can be found in three places along the large circuit, with special resonance exercises so that the elements come into contact with the body and strengthen it.

Varied hiking trail with ascents and descents, magnificent views of the Danube and along the idyllic Ranna river through the unspoilt Ranna valley nature reserve. The path is dedicated to Count Leopold Ernst von Firmian, who gave Empress Maria Theresa the impetus for the school reform.

Length: approx. 13 km
(access route from the hotel via Burgherrenweg approx. 3 km)

Cycle along the R1.06 directly to Neustift (we recommend hopping on an e-bike, as it goes against the signs for the R1.06 up the Donauleiten to Neustift) and continue along the L1540 Rannatalstraße to the Rannatal reservoir.

"Fit & Fun am Rannastausee" is a new motor skills and exercise trail comprising 12 motor skills stations.

After the hike, cycle back to the hotel in Kramesau on the Danube cycle path.

Please note: Check the opening times of the cycle ferries in Schlögen. Alternatively, you can cycle along the south bank of the Danube cycle path to Wesenufer and cross over the Danube bridge to Niederranna on the north bank of the Danube.

Length: approx. 11 km

Cycle along the Danube cycle path (Passau-Schlögen north bank section) from Kramesau to Engelhartszell

Length: approx. 3.5 km

Attention: the tip leads in the opposite direction of the description

Information on travelling by bus: 
For this excursion, first cycle along the Danube cycle path to Niederranna, where you take the Danube bridge to Wesenufer (approx. 4 km, 15 min.). Keep left briefly and at the junction with the B130 you will find the bus stop "Wesenufer Donaubrücke". The bus departs daily from Wesenufer (exceptions according to the timetable) in the direction of Passau. The journey to the 3-river city takes approx. 1 hour. For a day trip to Passau, it is advisable to take the bus in the morning so that you can visit the city at your leisure. A return journey by bus is possible in the late afternoon.

See & experience Passau

In Passau you can explore sights such as St Stephen's Cathedral, which houses the largest cathedral organ in the world, or the Veste Oberhaus castle complex.

Here you will find sights, guided tours, shopping and much more to help you plan your visit to Passau

"Three Rivers" city tour

Daily from 22 March to 9 November 2025
Every Saturday and Sunday from 29 November to 21 December and daily from 26 to 31 December 2025

Journey time: approx. 45 minutes

Peak season (26 April to 5 October 2025): every 30 minutes
Low season (22 March to 25 April 2024) and off-season (from 6 October 2025 to 9 November 2025): every hour

Enjoy unforgettable views of Passau from the comfort of the boat: the Italian flair of the colourful facades, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the mouth of the three rivers, the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers with their different colours.

Barefoot Passau XL - Sightseeing with a difference

Daily from 7 June to 5 October 2025
Trip duration: 11:00 to 12:15

On the round trip on the Barefoot Boat by Til Schweiger, you can explore the city on three rivers up close from the water - completely new perspectives open up.

Cycle or e-bike from the hotel to the cycle ferry to Engelhartszell. From there, continue along the Danube cycle path to Kasten to the Wurm & Noé landing stage in Kasten. In Kasten, you can hop on the crystal ship with your bike and take the adventure cruise to Passau.

Length: approx. 12 km
Duration: approx. 45 min.

Departures:

Several times daily from 12 April to 19 October 2025

Pre-season (12 to 25 April 2025): 2 departures daily at 12:05 and 14:35
Peak season (26 April to 5 October 2025): 3 departures daily at 11:20, 13:50 and 16:05
Post-season (6 to 19 October 2025): 2 departures daily at 12:05 and 14:35

Journey time: approx. two hours

This tour initially follows the Danube cycle path R1 to Wesenufer (approx. 4km). From here, you follow the R1.04 Donauschlingen loop to Waldkirchen. In Waldkirchen you then continue on the R1.05 Sauwald Panorama Loop to Kopfing to the treetop path. At the treetop walk in Kopfing an impressive wooden construction stretches 15 metres above the forest floor and over a length of more than 1,000 metres through the treetops of the Sauwald forest.

After visiting the treetop walk, the tour continues to Natternbach to the IKUNA Nature Resort. At the IKUNA nature adventure park, young and old alike will be amazed. On the 200,000^m2 area there are more than 80 outdoor play stations as well as the new KIDS WORLD - a 1,000^m2 indoor park.

From the Riverresort Donauschlinge and the Schlögen leisure centre, you can take the cycle ferry onto the north bank and approx. 2 km up the Danube on the Danube cycle path. Then you reach the Witti harbour. There you can hire a boat and get to know one of the most beautiful stretches of the Danube valley. If you don't want to be your own captain, they will be happy to provide you with one.

Between the Jochenstein and Aschach power stations, the famous "Schlögener Donauschlinge", numerous castles, ruins, beautiful gravel beaches, but also impressive, steep slopes and charming villages await you along a river length of approx. 35 km.

Rental from May to September, 09:00 to 18:30

The following public bathing facilities can be reached by bike via the Danube cycle path or the new circular cycle routes:

Engelhartszell outdoor pool via the R1 Danube cycle path stage: Passau-Schlögen north bank:
Freibad Engelhartszell

Length: approx. 6 km

Duration: 30 min incl. cycle ferry

Or take the cycle ferry at Schlögen to the south bank on the Danube cycle path stage south bank Schlögen-Linz to Aschach and continue over the Danube bridge on the R1 north bank to the Feldkirchen bathing lakes or to Bad Mühllacken to the Waldbad.

Length: approx. 40 km

Duration: approx. 2.5 hours

Feldkirchen bathing lakes or Bad Mühllacken to the Waldbad via the R1 Danube cycle path from Kramesau to Schlögen. There are two options here: Take the "Donaubus" ferry from Au to Grafenau on the north bank and then cycle to Untermühl and then take the ferry around the "Felsensteig" on the north bank to Landshaag and continue along the Danube cycle path to the Feldkirchner Badeseen lakes.

Other bathing lakes in the area:

• Ranna bathing lake
• Hofkirchen outdoor pool
• Oberkappel outdoor pool
• Sarleinsbach natural swimming pool
• Niederkappel outdoor pool
• Outdoor adventure pool Lembach
• Kasten swimming area
• Kirchberg outdoor pool