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Baden-WĂŒrttemberg
Freiburg District
Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis
Donaueschingen

Source of the Danube

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Baden-WĂŒrttemberg
Freiburg District
Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis
Donaueschingen

Source of the Danube

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Source of the Danube

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    Location: Donaueschingen, Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis, Freiburg District, Baden-WĂŒrttemberg, Germany

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    1. View of the Danube River – Source of the Danube loop from Immendingen Zimmern

    44.4km

    02:33

    160m

    160m

    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    2. Source of the Danube – Danube Cycle Path loop from Donaueschingen

    48.2km

    03:06

    540m

    540m

    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3. Source of the Danube – BrĂ€unlingen Town Gate loop from Villingen (Schwarzwald)

    48.9km

    02:54

    240m

    240m

    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    December 21, 2024

    Very interesting

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      June 27, 2023

      This is where the Danube officially begins

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        September 2, 2024

        Brigach and Breg, bring the Danube away. From here on, the body of water can officially be called the Danube.

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          September 12, 2024

          The platform at the source of the Danube is located somewhat away from this section.

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            May 14, 2025

            Clearly arranged merger... pure nature, please

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              Location: Donaueschingen, Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis, Freiburg District, Baden-WĂŒrttemberg, Germany

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