Passau-Linz Danube Trail 2026 - From the Danube's perspective

7 days/6 nights, 10–20 km/450–750 metres of elevation gain daily, 3- and 4-star category

As casual as it may sound, you'll never lose sight of the Danube on a hiking vacation in Austria! The hiking boots are laced up, the backpack is packed and the sun is shining from the sky. And off you go on your hiking trip along the Danube Trail. The hiking trails take you along the gently rolling hills of the Upper Austrian Danube valley from Passau to Linz. You hike through shady forests, climb the impressive ruins of Schaunburg Castle and take a well-earned break at Schlögener Blick. The hiking routes along the Danube Trail repeatedly offer breathtaking views of the river.

from €  599,40
per person 7 days/6 nights,
Hotels at 3- and 4-star level
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from  € 599,40
per person
7 days/6 nights,
Hotels at 3- and 4-star level
2 Damen machen Pause auf einer Aussichtsplattform über der Donau.
  • 2 Damen machen Pause auf einer Aussichtsplattform über der Donau.
    © TVB Donau OÖ, Kuscheiart
  • Blick über die 3-Flüsse-Stadt Passau in der Abenddämmerung
    © WGD Donau OÖ Tourismus GmbH, StudioDraussen
  • Fröhliche Wandergruppe rund um das Gipfelkreuz am Penzenstein bei Engelhartszell an der Donau
    © Donau OÖ/Hochhauser
  • 2 Wanderinnen vor einem blühenden Kornfeld.
    © TVB Donau OÖ, Kuscheiart
  • 2 Damen auf der Aussichtsplattform über der Donauschlinge im Sonnenuntergang.
    © TVB Donau OÖ, Kuscheiart
  • Blick auf die Donauschlinge von oben.
    © TVB Donau OÖ, Kuscheiart
  • 3 Damen mit Wanderausrüstung auf der Aussichtsplattform über der Schlögener Schlinge.
    © OÖ Tourismus Donau OÖ, Robert Maybach
  • Paar sitzt auf einer Bank und genießt die Herbstsonne über der Nebeldecke im Flachland
    © Linz Tourismus, Robert Josipovic
  • Donausteig wandern - am Weg nach Linz mit tollem Blick auf die Stadt
    © OÖ Touristik, Humenberger
  • Herbstimpressionen vom Donauufer in Linz
    © Linz Tourismus, Melanie Schillinger
  • Donausteig wandern - Blick auf die Stadt Linz
    © OÖ Touristik, Humenberger

Personal contact

Inez Varga 0043 (0)732 / 72 77 - 218 inez.varga@touristik.at Mo-Fr 9 a.m. - 4.30 p.m request now Inez Varga
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Detailed information about this offer

Included services
  • 6 nights in hotels and inns in the 3- and 4-star category
  • daily rich breakfast buffet during your hiking vacation on the Donausteig
  • luggage transfer from hotel to hotel from Passau to Linz (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 20 kg)
  • boat trip Passau-Kasten
  • bus trip Aschach-Ottensheim
  • return train journey Linz-Passau
  • Your personal hiking route in an individualised hiking book, as a digital application for computer and mobile phone, GPX data for your navigation device
  • practical lunch box as a gift (per room)
  • service hotline also at the weekend
    Additional charges: Prices include taxes and duties. Not included in the price: The tourist tax (approx. EUR 1,00 - 3,00 per person/night) must be paid at the respective hotel.
Itinerary
  • Day 1 - Individual arrival in Passau

    Individual arrival in Passau for your hiking holiday and check-in at the hotel. After check-in, the picturesque old town invites you to take a leisurely stroll. Between the Baroque backdrop, the magic of three rivers and a slice of Sachertorte, you can already feel the Austrian spirit of enjoyment. Thus begins a hiking experience full of scenic beauty and culinary delights.
    Hotel example: Hotel Spitzberg in Passau
  • Day 2 - From Passau to Engelhartszell approx. 16 km, As- and descent each approx. 450 hm, hiking time approx. 6 hours + boat ride

    You start the day with a leisurely boat trip to Kasten – gliding gently along the Danube, as if it were inviting you personally to go hiking. From here, you join the Donausteig trail, which takes you along scenic paths to Engelhartszell. There you will find the famous Engelszell Abbey with its magnificent Rococo church – a place that amazes even seasoned leisure hikers. And of course, a Trappist liqueur is a must for refreshment.
    Hotel example: Hotel Zum Goldenen Schiff in Engelhartszell
  • Day 3 - From Engelhartszell to Niederranna/Wesenufer approx. 10 km, As- and descent each approx. 650 hm, hiking time ca. 5 hours

    Take the ferry across to the northern bank of the Danube and enjoy a leisurely climb up the famous 'Donauleiten' steps. At Penzenstein, you can enjoy a panoramic view that makes the valley look like a picture postcard. Continue hiking over gentle hills to the atmospheric ruins of Rannariedl. Finally, you will reach Wesenufer along the banks of the Danube.
    Hotel example: Gasthof Draxler in Niederranna
  • Day 4 - From Niederranna/Wesenufer to Schlögen approx. 13 km, As- and descent each approx. 700 hm, hiking time ca. 6 hours

    Today, your hike takes you up to the impressive Marsbach Castle, where the Mühlviertel region shows off its most beautiful, hilly side. The gentle landscape accompanies you on the Donausteig trail to the famous Schlögener Schlinge – a natural wonder that amazes even experienced leisure hikers. Along the way, ancient ruins tell of the adventurous times of the Danube robber barons. From the Heichenbach ruins, you can already see your destination for the day, Schlögen – a sight that fills you with pure anticipation.
    Hotel example: Hotel Donauschlinge in Schlögen
  • Day 5 - From Schlögen to Aschach approx. 19 km, As- and descent each approx. 600 hm, hiking time approx. 6,5 hours

    A true natural spectacle awaits you on your hiking holiday in Austria at the famous Schlögener Schlinge. Take your time on the steep climb, following the motto 'just don't rush'. Once you reach the top, you will be rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view of the entire Danube loop – a panorama that makes every step more than worthwhile.
    Hotel example: Hotel Sonne in Aschach
  • Day 6 - From Aschach over Ottensheim to Linz approx. 16 km, As- and descent each approx. 690 hm, hiking time approx. 6 hours + bus ride

    Your day begins in a relaxed manner with a bus ride from Aschach to Ottensheim, before you hike through the gently rolling southern Mühlviertel region. On the Donausteig trail, your hiking tour finally takes you over the Pöstlingberg, the proud landmark of Linz, from where the city opens up at your feet. The route then descends gently into the centre of the provincial capital.
    Hotel example: Hotel Schillerpark in Linz
  • Day 7 - Individual departure or extra nights

    Return to Passau from your hiking vacation in Austria by train.

    Hotel note: We make every effort to book the hotels mentioned by name. However, if one is not available, we will switch to an equivalent company.
Details and cancellation

Parking facilities:
In Passau, the car can be parked in a parking garage for the duration of the cycle tour.
Locked and covered parking garage: € 13 per day
Parking garage with E-connection: € 13 per day plus € 32 charging fee
Fenced and uncovered parking: € 9 per day
(Parking garage or parking space must be reserved prior your arrival of your cycling tour, payable on the spot)


Note for people with reduced mobility:
The hiking tour is generally not suitable for people with limited mobility. However, individual customer requests are possible in individual cases (e.g. handicapped accessible rooms).

Passport and visa requirements:
A valid passport or ID card is required for hotel check-in.
Special entry requirements may apply to foreign citizens (outside the Schengen area). Each traveller is responsible for obtaining a visa in good time.

Payment conditions:
The deposit of 10% of the tour price is due no later than 14 days after receipt of the booking confirmation. The remaining payment is due 14 days before departure.

Cancellation and withdrawal conditions:
According to our General Terms and Conditions, the customer can withdraw from the contract in writing at any time. In the event of withdrawal or non-commencement of the trip, the following withdrawal fees apply
20% of the tour price up to the 28th day before departure
30% of the tour price from the 27th to the 14th day before departure
50% of the tour price from the 13th to the 8th day before departure
70% of the tour price from the 7th to 4th day before departure
90% of the travel price from the 3rd day before departure until the day of arrival

If the customer changes the travel date up to 28 days before departure, we charge a processing fee of € 50.00 per booking. Thereafter, the cancellation conditions apply. Such a rebooking can only be made according to the possibilities in individual cases; the customer has no claim to this.

The detailed terms and conditions can be found at www.touristik.at. These can also be sent by e-mail on request.

In the event of a booking, the data provided will be used by OÖ. Touristik GmbH for the processing of the booking and the associated processes and only passed on to third parties (e.g. tourist service providers, passenger transport, sights, contract processors) within the framework of the contractual relationship. The detailed data protection provisions can be viewed at www.radurlaub.com/datenschutz.

Standard information:
The combination of travel services offered is a package tour within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2015/2302.
Therefore, travelers can make use of all EU rights that apply to package tours. The company OÖ. Touristik GmbH bears full responsibility for the proper execution of the entire package tour.
In addition, the company OÖ. Touristik GmbH has the legally required security for the repayment of payments made and, if transportation is included in the package tour, to ensure repatriation in the event of its insolvency.
Further information on the most important rights under Directive (EU) 2015/2302 https://www.radurlaub.com/reisebedingungen.html.

Customer money protection:
The tour operator OÖ Touristik GmbH, Freistädter Str. 119, 4041 Linz has taken out insolvency protection with Raiffeisen Landesbank Oberösterreich AG, Europaplatz 1a, 4020 Linz.
Europäische Reiseversicherung AG, Kratochwjlestraße 4, 1220 Vienna, email: info@europaeische.at, 24-hour emergency number: +43 1 3172500, acts as the processor.
Travelers must contact the liquidator within 8 weeks if they are denied services due to the insolvency of OÖ Touristik GmbH. Details of OÖ Touristik GmbH's authorization to provide travel services can be found on the website https://www.gisa.gv.at/abfrage under the GISA number 14930096.

Rates and additional services to book

Rates

Arrival: 25.04.2026 - 10.10.2026

daily

A: 03.10.2026 - 10.10.2026
€ 666,00
double room/breakfast (per person and stay)
€ 936,00
single room/breakfast (per person and stay)
B: 19.09.2026 - 02.10.2026
€ 729,00
double room/breakfast (per person and stay)
€ 999,00
single room/breakfast (per person and stay)
C: 25.04.2026 - 18.09.2026
€ 799,00
double room/breakfast (per person and stay)
€ 1.069,00
single room/breakfast (per person and stay)

Saving tips

-10%
early booking discount
Extra nights
24.03.2026 - 31.10.2026
83,00
extra night in Passau 4*, double room/breakfast (per person/night)
Discounts:
  • child up to 6 years -100 % (additional bed)
  • child 07-11 years -50 % (additional bed)
  • child 12-14 years -25 % (additional bed)
  • adult from 15 years -10 % (additional bed)
125,00
extra night in Passau 4*, single room/breakfast (per person/night)
83,00
extra night in Linz 4*, double room/breakfast (per person/night)
Discounts:
  • child up to 6 years -100 % (additional bed)
  • child 07-11 years -50 % (additional bed)
  • child 12-14 years -25 % (additional bed)
  • adult from 15 years -10 % (additional bed)
125,00
extra night in Linz 4*, single room/breakfast (per person/night)
Additional services
28.03.2026 - 10.10.2026
69,00
No worries package (per person and stay) 
28.03.2026 - 10.10.2026
59,00
Surcharge for additional piece of luggage (per person and stay) 
15.03.2026 - 31.10.2026
0,00
Fenced and uncovered garage courtyard: Euro 9 per day (per person and stay) 
15.03.2026 - 31.10.2026
0,00
Locked and covered car park: Euro 13 per day (per person and stay) 
15.03.2026 - 31.10.2026
0,00
Parking garage with E-connection: Euro 13 per day plus Euro 32 one-time charging fee (per person and stay) 
01.04.2026 - 31.10.2026
-12,00
reduction for no train ticket Linz-Passau (per person and stay)
Discounts:
  • child 00-08 years -100 %
  • child 09-11 years -50 %
  • child 12-14 years -25 %
  • adult from 15 years -10 % (additional bed)
  • -10 %
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Personal contact

Inez Varga
0043 (0)732 / 72 77 - 218
inez.varga@touristik.at
Mo-Fr 9 a.m. - 4.30 p.m
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Details and cancellation

Parking facilities:
In Passau, the car can be parked in a parking garage for the duration of the cycle tour.
Locked and covered parking garage: € 13 per day
Parking garage with E-connection: € 13 per day plus € 32 charging fee
Fenced and uncovered parking: € 9 per day
(Parking garage or parking space must be reserved prior your arrival of your cycling tour, payable on the spot)


Note for people with reduced mobility:
The hiking tour is generally not suitable for people with limited mobility. However, individual customer requests are possible in individual cases (e.g. handicapped accessible rooms).

Passport and visa requirements:
A valid passport or ID card is required for hotel check-in.
Special entry requirements may apply to foreign citizens (outside the Schengen area). Each traveller is responsible for obtaining a visa in good time.

Payment conditions:
The deposit of 10% of the tour price is due no later than 14 days after receipt of the booking confirmation. The remaining payment is due 14 days before departure.

Cancellation and withdrawal conditions:
According to our General Terms and Conditions, the customer can withdraw from the contract in writing at any time. In the event of withdrawal or non-commencement of the trip, the following withdrawal fees apply
20% of the tour price up to the 28th day before departure
30% of the tour price from the 27th to the 14th day before departure
50% of the tour price from the 13th to the 8th day before departure
70% of the tour price from the 7th to 4th day before departure
90% of the travel price from the 3rd day before departure until the day of arrival

If the customer changes the travel date up to 28 days before departure, we charge a processing fee of € 50.00 per booking. Thereafter, the cancellation conditions apply. Such a rebooking can only be made according to the possibilities in individual cases; the customer has no claim to this.

The detailed terms and conditions can be found at www.touristik.at. These can also be sent by e-mail on request.

In the event of a booking, the data provided will be used by OÖ. Touristik GmbH for the processing of the booking and the associated processes and only passed on to third parties (e.g. tourist service providers, passenger transport, sights, contract processors) within the framework of the contractual relationship. The detailed data protection provisions can be viewed at www.radurlaub.com/datenschutz.

Standard information:
The combination of travel services offered is a package tour within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2015/2302.
Therefore, travelers can make use of all EU rights that apply to package tours. The company OÖ. Touristik GmbH bears full responsibility for the proper execution of the entire package tour.
In addition, the company OÖ. Touristik GmbH has the legally required security for the repayment of payments made and, if transportation is included in the package tour, to ensure repatriation in the event of its insolvency.
Further information on the most important rights under Directive (EU) 2015/2302 https://www.radurlaub.com/reisebedingungen.html.

Customer money protection:
The tour operator OÖ Touristik GmbH, Freistädter Str. 119, 4041 Linz has taken out insolvency protection with Raiffeisen Landesbank Oberösterreich AG, Europaplatz 1a, 4020 Linz.
Europäische Reiseversicherung AG, Kratochwjlestraße 4, 1220 Vienna, email: info@europaeische.at, 24-hour emergency number: +43 1 3172500, acts as the processor.
Travelers must contact the liquidator within 8 weeks if they are denied services due to the insolvency of OÖ Touristik GmbH. Details of OÖ Touristik GmbH's authorization to provide travel services can be found on the website https://www.gisa.gv.at/abfrage under the GISA number 14930096.