Orther Islands – Eckartsau Castle loop from Eckartsau

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Weinviertel

Gänserndorf

Eckartsau

Orther Islands – Eckartsau Castle loop from Eckartsau

Hard

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Orther Islands – Eckartsau Castle loop from Eckartsau

06:27

25.4km

60m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Nationalpark Donau-Auen

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.37 km

Eckartsau Trail in the Donau-Auen National Park

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Wonderful hiking trail through the green meadow landscape. It goes over narrow paths, wooden bridges and along sparkling waters.

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7.86 km

By the Danube

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The path follows the bank of the Danube, the Orth Islands are already visible.

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8.57 km

By the side arm

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In this section of the path you follow the course of the side water. Watch out for beaver tracks on the bank!

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8.91 km

Kleine Binn

Lake

10.2 km

About the Fadenbach

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The Fadenbach is a former branch of the Danube. Building materials for the castle were once transported here by ship. Today it is just a narrow stretch of water.

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17.2 km

Orther Islands

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The Orth Islands are a particularly dynamic habitat. They are located a few hundred meters downstream from the popular Orther Uferhaus.

While the first four islands already rise high out …

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20.7 km

Danube riverbank

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A section of the Great Danube Circuit near Eckartsau leads along the river bank. Water birds such as ducks and seagulls can be observed here.

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24.2 km

Wooden Hedgehog Sculpture

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Great design along the way.

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24.9 km

Eckartsau Castle is located just 24 kilometers from the Vienna city limits, directly on the Danube cycle path and in the middle of the national park. Hidden in a natural idyll, but still easily accessible!

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