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Donausteig - short hiking tour

St. Nikola an der Donau, Oberösterreich, Österreich

2 nights, Sarmingstein-Grein-Bad Kreuzen-Sarmingstein, 52 km

3 days/2 nights, 52 km,
ascent approx. 1,775 m/descent approx. 1,815 m,
4- and 3-star category hotels





Hiking holiday on the Donausteig - simply fabulous! Summit assault on the Predigtstuhl and the Wetzlstein - two of the seven Donausteig summits. On this enjoyable hiking trail in Upper Austria, you hike from the magnificent Donauengtal valley via the Predigstuhl and the Sarmingbachtal valley into the atmospheric hilly landscape of the Waldhausen basin via Wetzlstein to Bad Kreuzen. Through the Wolfsschlucht gorge, the Donausteig hiking trail takes you down to the Danube in Grein. Once feared by sailors because of its treacherous whirlpools, today you follow the hiking routes through this exciting piece of Danube history - from Grein via St. Nikola to Sarmingstein.

  • 2 nights
  • Luggage transfer included
services


  • 2 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels and inns along the Donausteig
  • rich breakfast buffet every day
  • Luggage transfer from/to Sarmingstein (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 23 kg)
  • Extensive information documents and route description
  • Practical snack box as a gift (per room)
  • Service leaflet also on the weekend
  • . 23 kg)
  • Detailed information documents and route description
  • Practical snack box as a gift (per room)
  • Service telephone also at weekends


Additional charges:
Prices include taxes and duties. Not included in the price: The tourist tax (approx. EUR 1.00 - 3.00 per person/night) must be paid at the respective hotel.

Catering
  • Breakfast
itinerary

Day 1 - Individual arrival to Sarmingstein, Sarmingstein-Bad Kreuzen hiking stage approx. 18.6 km, walking time approx. 6 hours.

Arrival to your hiking vacation in Austria. Luggage drop-off for your hiking tour on the Donausteig will take place no later than 9 am at the hotel in Sarmingstein, the starting point for this enjoyable hiking trip. The historic Danube village is located in the steep Danube valley of the Strundengau region at the mouth of the Sarmingbach stream into the Danube. After a completed hike in the Danube Trail, relax in the spacious wellness area of your hotel. Hotel example: Wellness Oasis Aumühle**** in Bad Kreuzen

Day 2 - Bad Kreuzen-Grein Hiking stage approx. 16.6 km, walking time approx. 5 hours

The summit assault on the Wetzlstein - one of the seven Donausteig summits - is on the program of your hiking tour in Upper Austria today! You will hike on this panoramic stage on the Donausteig through the atmospheric hilly landscape of the Aist-Naarn-Kuppenland. The hiking trail in Machland leads over the Wetzlstein to Bad Kreuzen and down along the Danube to Grein. Along the way, you will discover the healing waters of the Wolfsschlucht gorge on your hiking tour. Hotel example: Gasthof zur Traube*** in Grein

Day 3 - Grein-Sarmingstein hiking stage approx. 16.2 km, walking time approx. 6 hours, individual journey home

Today's stage of your hiking vacation along the Danube Trail leads you through the beautiful Danube valley of the Strudengau. Once feared by shipmen because of its treacherous whirlpools, you will enjoy hiking through this exciting piece of Danube history from Grein via St. Nikola to Sarmingstein. There is much to discover on your hiking routes in the Danube valley: Grein as the gateway to the Strudengau, the legendary Stillenstein gorge, the most dangerous water eddies of the entire Danube course, Säbnich Castle as a bulwark in the east. Luggage return in Sarmingstein by 5.30 p.m. at the latest.

possible date of arrival

Arrival: 23.03.2024 - 19.10.2024
daily

from price
  • € 159,00 per person
  • bookable from 1 person
Travel period (23.03.2024 - 19.10.2024)
From to
23.03.2024, to 19.10.2024

non-binding inquiry

Arrival: 23.03.2024 - 19.10.2024
daily


Season A: 05.10.2024 - 19.10.2024
€ 159.00 double room/breakfast (per person and stay)
€ 209.00 single room/breakfast (per person and stay)

Season B: 23.03.2024 - 26.04.2024 / 21.09.2024 - 04.10.2024
€ 195.00 double room/breakfast (per person and stay)
€ 245.00 single room/breakfast (per person and stay)

Season C: 27.04.2024 - 20.09.2024
€ 219.00 double room/breakfast (per person and stay)
€ 269.00 single room/breakfast (per person and stay)

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  • Suitable for teenagers
  • Suitable for seniors
  • Suitable for friends
  • Suitable for couples
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  • For families

Contact


Donausteig - short hiking tour
OÖ Touristik GmbH
Freistädter Straße 119
4041 Linz

Phone +43 732 7277-200
E-Mail wandern@touristik.at
Web www.touristik.at
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OÖ. Touristik GmbH
Freistädter Straße 119
AT-4041 Linz, Donau
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