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Upper Palatinate

Landkreis Regensburg

Donaustauf

Ruins of Donaustauf Castle – Walhalla Memorial loop from Donaustauf

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Upper Palatinate

Landkreis Regensburg

Donaustauf

Ruins of Donaustauf Castle – Walhalla Memorial loop from Donaustauf

Moderate

4.6

(130)

490

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Ruins of Donaustauf Castle – Walhalla Memorial loop from Donaustauf

02:02

6.94km

180m

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: April 15, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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732 m

Ruins of Donaustauf Castle

Highlight • Castle

The ruin Donaustauf is a beautiful lookout point and you can reach them by car, bike or on foot without major problems. The ascent from the center takes you up stairs to the castle and can easily be integrated into any tour in the area.

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4.37 km

Stairway to Walhalla from the parking lot

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only up the stairs and you will be rewarded with a wonderful view, highly recommended

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4.64 km

Colonnade at the Walhalla

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Amazing colonnade in a fantastic building with a superb panoramic view 🤩

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4.72 km

Walhalla Memorial

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Named after the Götterhalle of Norse mythology, the Walhalla was built in 1842 at the behest of King Ludwig I. Here since the construction significant personalities of the Germanic language family are honored. These include kings, emperors, painters, composers and generals.

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4.87 km

View of the Walhalla

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A few meters from Valhalla. Here you can get chilled drinks, coffee and ice cream. And you have a nice view of Valhalla.

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5.00 km

View of the Danube from Walhalla

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The run on the Walhalla is pretty sweaty. But you have a nice view of the building ...

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5.31 km

Ascent via the Walhalla Staircase

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It's beautiful up here at any time of year. But be careful, there's a risk of falling.

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5.99 km

Chinese Tower, Donaustauf

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Visit once a month. There are also events here from time to time - see chinesischerturm-donaustauf.de

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6.94 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.22 km

1.03 km

913 m

760 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.47 km

2.11 km

583 m

542 m

202 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 12 May

14°C

2°C

18 %

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Ruins of Donaustauf Castle – Walhalla Memorial loop from Donaustauf

Ruins of Donaustauf Castle

Stairway to Walhalla from the parking lot

Colonnade at the Walhalla

Walhalla Memorial

View of the Walhalla

View of the Danube from Walhalla

Ascent via the Walhalla Staircase

Chinese Tower, Donaustauf

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