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The best mountain hikes around the Donau

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Want to explore more of the mountains in Great Plain and North? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes around the Donau to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike around the Donau.

Last updated: November 23, 2025

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1. Dürnstein Castle Ruins loop from Dürnstein

5.70km

02:31

340m

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Fahnenwand – Hirschwandsteig Rocky Outcrop loop from Weißenkirchen i.d. Wachau

10.8km

04:00

500m

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. View of the Danube Gorge – Weltenburg Abbey loop from Kelheim

17.0km

04:48

350m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. View of the Danube Gorge – Weltenburg Abbey loop from Stausacker

14.1km

03:54

240m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. View of Vienna loop from Kahlenbergerdorf

5.43km

01:53

290m

Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Kahlenberg – Nußberg loop from Wien Nußdorf

11.5km

03:22

320m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Weltenburg Abbey – View of the Danube Gorge loop from Kelheim

13.2km

03:44

260m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Haugstein – Godererkogel loop from Neuhofen

12.2km

03:37

370m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Ciucaru Mare – Punct de belvedere loop from Dubova

4.47km

01:30

200m

Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Lindenallee on Amalienfelsen – View of the Danube loop from Laiz

10.7km

02:59

210m

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best mountain hikes around the Donau

1. Dürnstein Castle Ruins loop from Dürnstein

2. Fahnenwand – Hirschwandsteig Rocky Outcrop loop from Weißenkirchen i.d. Wachau

3. View of the Danube Gorge – Weltenburg Abbey loop from Kelheim

4. View of the Danube Gorge – Weltenburg Abbey loop from Stausacker

5. View of Vienna loop from Kahlenbergerdorf

6. Kahlenberg – Nußberg loop from Wien Nußdorf

7. Weltenburg Abbey – View of the Danube Gorge loop from Kelheim

8. Haugstein – Godererkogel loop from Neuhofen

9. Ciucaru Mare – Punct de belvedere loop from Dubova

10. Lindenallee on Amalienfelsen – View of the Danube loop from Laiz

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