Running around the Donau is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around the Donau—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 3, 2025

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1. DC Tower, Vienna – View of the Donauplatte loop from Wien Handelskai

4.83km

00:30

10m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(11)

1,456

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2. Hungarian Parliament Building – Margitsziget Running Track loop from Filatorigát

19.4km

02:04

70m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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4.4

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3. Ingolstadt Weir Crossing – Geisenfeld Quarry Lake loop from Haunwöhr

8.77km

00:55

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

(3)

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4. Danube Tower – Danube Tower loop from Donau City

7.66km

00:47

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.4

(57)

1,007

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5. Geisenfeld Quarry Lake – Baggersee Lake loop from Buschletten

5.45km

00:34

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

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788

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6. Römerstraße – Severin Gate loop from Innstadt

7.66km

00:49

60m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(13)

836

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7. Danube Path – Danube Riverside Paths in Ulm loop from Eichenplatz

9.71km

01:01

80m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.2

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810

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8. Donaulände Linz – New Railway Bridge Linz loop from Altstadtviertel

6.65km

00:43

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

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790

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9. Strandcafé Alte Donau – View of Donau City skyline loop from Kagran

8.64km

00:54

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Inselpark – View of Regensburg Old Town loop from Westheim

10.2km

01:04

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around the Donau

1. DC Tower, Vienna – View of the Donauplatte loop from Wien Handelskai

2. Hungarian Parliament Building – Margitsziget Running Track loop from Filatorigát

3. Ingolstadt Weir Crossing – Geisenfeld Quarry Lake loop from Haunwöhr

4. Danube Tower – Danube Tower loop from Donau City

5. Geisenfeld Quarry Lake – Baggersee Lake loop from Buschletten

6. Römerstraße – Severin Gate loop from Innstadt

7. Danube Path – Danube Riverside Paths in Ulm loop from Eichenplatz

8. Donaulände Linz – New Railway Bridge Linz loop from Altstadtviertel

9. Strandcafé Alte Donau – View of Donau City skyline loop from Kagran

10. Inselpark – View of Regensburg Old Town loop from Westheim

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