The Donausteig starting point is very popular as a viewing platform for the vast forests.

The Donausteig starting point "Vichtenstein" is located on a magnificent viewing platform in the centre of Vichtenstein, high above the narrow valley of the upper Danube. The views from here sweep across the deeply incised Danube valley to the highest peaks of the Bavarian Forest and the Bohemian Forest - simply fabulous!

A brief introduction to the view: through the wooden viewing window, we can see the historic town of Obernzell on the Danube; above it, the Großer Rachel (1,453 m) rises in the ...