Donausteig
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Germany Germany
Austria Austria
General information about Donausteig
Difficulty
Length
279 km
Elevation gain
7.200 m
Elevation loss
7.250 m
Highest Point
Koglerauer Spitz / 685 m
Lowest Point
Grein / 230 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
279 km
7.200 m
7.250 m
Koglerauer Spitz
685 m
Grein
230 m

The best time to hike the Donausteig is:

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The Donausteig runs for a length of 279 kilometers through Germany and Austria.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as easy and it usually takes 14 days to walk the Donausteig.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail food supply is less of an issue. As a rule, you can either buy groceries every day or eat in a hut or restaurant.
Nevertheless, it is important to carry an appropriate supply with you.

You can stay overnight on campsites, in a tent/tarp and in guesthouses/hotels along the way.

Wild camping is not allowed As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently prohibited. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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The best time to hike the Donausteig is:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Specifics
Dogs are allowed!
Food can be bought daily on the trail
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
No problem with fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are not allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping is not allowed
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing allowed (permit must be purchased)
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
Sections are also accessible
Route planning

Arrival

You will arrive to Donausteig via Munich Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Train. Duration approx. 2 hours.

Departure

Departure from Donausteig is via Vienna International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Train. Takes about 3 hours.

Accommodation

  • on campsites
  • in a tent/tarp
  • in guesthouses/hotels along the way

Loneliness

You come to villages several times a day and often meet people
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Donausteig

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