Donausteig Stage 1_N02 Obernzell - Niederranna "Between the Danube and the High plateau"

culturally interesting
Multi-day tour

Interactive elevation profile

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Tour-Details

Path number: Etappe 1_N02

Starting place: 94130 Obernzell

Destination: 4085 Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis

duration: 8h 0m

length: 23,3 km

Altitude difference (uphill): 694m

Altitude difference (downhill): 703m

Lowest point: 282m

Highest point: 636m

difficulty: difficult

condition: very difficult

panoramic view: Dreamtour

Paths covering:

Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Hiking trail

Short description:
The Donausteig-simply fabulous! On this stage, we follow the forested Durchbruchstal (valley) of the upper Danube - partly along the mighty Danube river, partly above on the rural plateau. We discover Obernzell as a jewel of the Danube, the highly demanded Passau porcelain clay, the frontier of upper bavaria, the natural jewel called the donauleiten, the importance of fishing in the middle ages...

Quality of experience: *****

Recommended season:

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October

Properties:

Multi-stage route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Cultural/historical value
Geological highlights
Botanical highlights
Faunistic highlights

Seal of approval:

Quality route according to "Österreichisches Wandergütesiegel"

Description:
This Donausteig-stage starts in Obernzell. The historic Danube market is nestled in the wooded Gorge of ...

Tour and route information

Starting point: Obernzell - the Donausteig "Obernzell" is located on the promenade at the same height of Castle Obernzell.

Destination: Niederranna - The Donausteig-starting place 'Niederrana' is located directly next to the ship dock 'Niederranna' (South of the Draxler Inn) Only reachable by foot!

further information:

Multi-day tour
Board possible

Along the trail

Gasthaus Wundsam

Arrival

Accessibility / arrival

Getting there
Coming from the market place in Obernzell turn right the junction in front of the Castle Obernzell. Approx. 60m further on is the Donausteig-starting point on the right hand side (Navi: D‑94130 Obernzell, Schloss Obernzell).

Public Transit
Obernzell can be reached by bus. Information on timetables online at www.vlp-passau.de. A transfer back form Niederanna is possible by bus as well. However, there is no direct direct connection and bus ride can take a few hours! Information on timetables online at http://www.ooevv.at .

Parking
The city center of Obernzell is mainly a short parking zone. One can park free of charge along the walls of the castle Obernzell across from the dock of the Danube ferry or in the hostpial street.