Along iconic waters – Main-Danube-Lake Constance Trail

The starting point of the Main-Donau-Bodensee-Weg is impressive: In the center of Würzburg at the Old Main Bridge, fantastic views of the wide river and the Marienberg Fortress await you right at the beginning. You let the Main take you south and slowly leave the city. It gets more rural around you… read more

The second stage starts in Ochsenfurt and takes you the first few kilometers through the beautiful Thierbachtal, where you will pass old mills. In Tückelhausen it is worth stopping at the magnificent monastery before you hike up to Hopferstadt on dirt roads. You then cross Gülchsheim and then you reach… read more

A promising hilly landscape awaits you on the third stage, which starts in Aub. The path leads you through the stilt wood to the romantic castle ruins of Reichelsberg. After enjoying the view from the tower, you follow the Gollach to the Old Mountain, where the Kunigundenkapelle and the Kunigundenstein… read more

After a night in Creglingen, at the beginning of the fourth stage, you hike along the picturesque Mühlbach, which takes you past ponds, the coal mill and the Herrgottskirche. After the town of Münster, keep to the left and take the incline up to Finsterlohr.



A short time later you will return to the beautiful… read more

At almost 30 kilometers, the fifth stage is one of the longest on the Main-Donau-Bodensee-Weg - so it's best to take a little more food with you. From the beautiful old town of Rothenburg you follow the Schandtauber through its wild and romantic valley to the source in Bettenfeld. Then hilly woodland… read more

The sixth stage awaits you with a special natural highlight: the idyllic Jagsttal. Starting from Wallhausen you hike on roads, forest and field paths to Bölgental. From there it goes down into the fairytale valley of the Jagst, which is a nature reserve. Surrounded by ancient trees, buzzing dragonflies… read more

Crailsheim is the starting point of the seventh, long stage of the Main-Donau-Bodensee-Weg. You leave the center in a southwesterly direction and soon dive into the forest. There it goes up to the castle hill, where you will find a wonderful lookout tower and an inn. Climbing the stairs of the 30 meter… read more

After a night in Rosenberg you start the short, eighth stage, which initially takes you along the Alter Kirchenweg into the forest. You climb up the Hohenberg, where an impressive view and the beautiful Jakobuskirche await you. Then you walk along the Rotenbach until you reach the elongated glass saw… read more

After the comparatively short eighth stage, a longer route awaits you today: You start in Ellwangen and cross the Jagst near Schrezheim. On winding forest and field paths you hike to Oberalfingen, where you pass a castle. Afterwards you climb up to the Jägerwieshütte, where you can take a break. The… read more

The tenth stage begins in Unterkochen and immediately after a hearty breakfast you climb up the Zwerenberg. There you can catch your breath at the Hermann-Löns-Hütte before you continue hiking on wide forest paths. On the section to Königsbronn you will pass other rest huts.



In Königsbronn there are many… read more

At 33 kilometers, the eleventh stage is the longest of the Main-Donau-Bodensee-Weg and starts in Heidenheim an der Brenz. From the center you hike up to the majestic Hellenstein Castle and then on to the Voith Arena. There you turn into the forest and follow the route towards Bohlheim.



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Starting from Langenau, you hike along the creek Flöz at the beginning of the twelfth stage. Then you turn south and take dirt roads to Oberelchingen, where the ornate monastery church of St. Peter and Paul awaits you. The stage takes you over the Kugelberg to the banks of the famous Danube.



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This short and flat stage promises some relaxation for your feet: From Ulm, you walk along the banks of the Danube Swabia to the Konrad-Adenauer Bridge. You cross the rushing Danube and now hike to the mouth of the Iller. This gives you the direction from now on and you will get to the place Illerbr… read more

Meadows and forests characterize the 14th stage, which begins in Oberkirchberg. From there you follow the path past a former water tower into the gentle cultural landscape on the Iller. You pass Dorndorf, then change into the forest and then get to Wangen. In the second half it gets a bit hilly and the… read more

Regglisweiler is the starting point of the 15th stage - at first you march south between forest and field until you turn off into the Kirchberger Holz after almost seven kilometers. It goes up a few meters in altitude and then follows a longer section through the extensive forest area between Iller and… read more

Since this stage is only twelve and a half kilometers long, you can stay a little longer today. From Erolzheim, the 16th stage initially takes you up to the scenic Kapellenberg. After a look at the mountain chapel and in the distance, you hike in a southwesterly direction and cross the Rot. After the… read more

Almost 24 kilometers are on your hiking menu today - it starts in Ochsenhausen. From the monastery you follow the idyllic hydraulic engineering historical hiking trail along the Krummbach. Then you change to the banks of the Rottum, from which you let yourself be guided to the place of the same name… read more

Haisterkirch is the starting point of the 18th stage, which takes you to a beautiful forest east of Bad Waldsee. Slightly up and down it goes south - the Neuwaldsee ruins are ideal for a short break. Past the Roßberg train station you continue hiking into the valley of the Wolfegger Ach, where you pass… read more

From Wolfegg you first walk along the Rötenbacher Straße to the wonderfully located Loreto chapel, from where you can enjoy a wide panorama to the Alps. Then you cross the Wolfegger Ach, hike gently uphill and follow the 19th stage along the edge of the forest. Various rest areas are ideal for a break… read more

After a night in Waldburg you start in a southwesterly direction and follow the 20th stage into a small forest. On a hill near Hargarten, a fantastic view awaits you, which extends to Lake Constance and the Alps in good weather. Then it goes down to Bodnegg and then you hike through a colorful mix of… read more