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Rieder Gate, Donauwörth – Donauwörth Old Town loop from Donauwörth

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Rieder Gate, Donauwörth – Donauwörth Old Town loop from Donauwörth

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Rieder Gate, Donauwörth – Donauwörth Old Town loop from Donauwörth

04:23

15.6km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Naturpark Altmühltal

Geopark Ries

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Start point

Train Station

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694 m

View of the Wörnitz

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A great and unique view of the Wörnitz!

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Rieder Gate, Donauwörth

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At the confluence of the Danube and Wörnitz lies the beautiful town of Donauwörth. A trip through the city is worth it just because of the many beautiful buildings, churches …

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1.02 km

Donauwörth Old Town

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The history of Donauwörth took a remarkable turn around the year 900 with the construction of a castle on the Mangoldfelsen/Mangoldstein rock. It became a well-known pilgrimage site (with the …

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1.57 km

Calvary Hill and Maria Hilf Chapel

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A special point of interest is the Maria-Hilf Chapel, which lies idyllically on the slope of the Kalvarienberg. Together with the Stations of the Cross and the nearby Holy Cross …

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4.98 km

Chapel With a View in Naturpark Altmühltal

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A very nice, small chapel with a wonderful view. The chapel was built in 1994 and expanded in 2021.

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5.79 km

View south from Stillberg

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In winter the Edelweißweg becomes a cross-country ski run

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11.9 km

Viewpoint and picnic area at Geopark Ries

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This viewpoint above Donauwörth offers a magnificent panoramic view of the varied landscape of the Danube valley. From here, the gaze sweeps over fields, forests, and gentle hills far into …

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12.2 km

Herz-Jesu Chapel

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Nice view over the Danube valley.

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15.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.52 km

3.33 km

3.11 km

1.69 km

959 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.20 km

3.81 km

1.87 km

1.74 km

1.70 km

309 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 18 August

29°C

17°C

65 %

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Comments

October 3, 2025,Rieder Tor – Altstadt Donauwörth Runde von Donauwörth

Since I was on my way to my parents' house, I thought a short hike on the way there wouldn't hurt. I was actually expecting clouds. But it was pure sunshine. The path itself followed the historic hiking trail, which was mostly, but not always, signposted. It was particularly interesting in the forest. But all around, you often get beautiful …

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June 7, 2026,Donauwörth - Historischer Wanderweg

Today we traveled by train to Donauwörth. There we hiked the "Historischer Wanderweg" (Historical Hiking Trail). The trail led from the Ried old town island up to Schellenberg. Afterwards, the trail led via Zirgesheim to Schäfstall. On the way there, you pass the church of St. Felizitas and the Napoleon stone. From there, there was a beautiful view of the …

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January 8, 2022,Donau-Wörnitz-Mündung – Blick vom Stillberg nach Süden Runde von Donauwörth

Second tour I have to tell you if you hadn't eaten so much over the holidays you would have been a few kilos lighter but the route was a bit exhausting for me but nice to run and at sunset we were back at the finish line

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Rieder Gate, Donauwörth – Donauwörth Old Town loop from Donauwörth

View of the Wörnitz

Rieder Gate, Donauwörth

Donauwörth Old Town

Calvary Hill and Maria Hilf Chapel

Chapel With a View in Naturpark Altmühltal

View south from Stillberg

Viewpoint and picnic area at Geopark Ries

Herz-Jesu Chapel

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