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The Top 20 Peaks around the Donau

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks around the Donau is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20

to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits around the Donau for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

Pfenningberg Summit Cross

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We were quite surprised what a wonderful atmosphere the Pfenningberg offers in winter with snow! Even forest roads become attractive paths!

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View of Linz from the Euphemia Viewing Platform (Pöstlingberg)

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Great view and great opportunity to stop off. There is also a beautiful basilica here.

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Cross Rock

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A beautiful rock high above the Bärental valley – with a summit cross. Here you can take some great souvenir photos, both of the view and of the rather photogenic cross itself.

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Starhemberg Lookout

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Small observation tower that goes beyond the tree line and thus offers a great view over the Wachau.

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Danube Lookout on Braunsdorfer Hill

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Beautiful place here - invites you to linger

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Tausendeimerberg

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The 314 meter high rock cone towers over Spitz and offers you a wonderful view. What about the 1,000 buckets? A bucket was previously used as a unit of measurement. …

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Peace Cross on Gipfelstein

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Next to the summit stone rock stands a mighty cross that recalls the importance of peace for our lives!

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Brandstetterkogelhütte (Viktoria Adelheid refuge)

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Usually open all year round

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View of Regensburg and the Danube Valley from Keilstein

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The mountain always brings good visibility

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Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary on Bogenberg

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The pilgrimage church of the Assumption of Mary on the 432 meter high Bogenberg near the city of Bogen in Lower Bavaria is an important Catholic pilgrimage site in the …

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Escheck Pass Summit

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Good food, promising paths and little altitude speak for the Escheck pass between Basler and Schützenbachtal.
However, it can get crowded here.
Top destinations that can be easily reached from …

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The Top 20 Peaks around the Donau

Pfenningberg Summit Cross

View of Linz from the Euphemia Viewing Platform (Pöstlingberg)

Cross Rock

Starhemberg Lookout

Danube Lookout on Braunsdorfer Hill

Tausendeimerberg

Peace Cross on Gipfelstein

Brandstetterkogelhütte (Viktoria Adelheid refuge)

View of Regensburg and the Danube Valley from Keilstein

Pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary on Bogenberg

Escheck Pass Summit

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