--- title: Hiking trail Kasten-Vichtenstein url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008073/hiking-trail-kasten-vichtenstein.html" description: "Short description:This hiking route leads steeply uphill to Vichtenstein. On the way back, you can enjoy magnificent views over the Danube Valley as well as the small village of Kasten.Quality of experience: ***Recommended season:MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberProperties:ScenicRefreshment stops availableFamily friendly" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Hiking trail Kasten-Vichtenstein Hiking trail Kasten-Vichtenstein ================================== **Starting place:** 4091 Vichtenstein **Destination:** 4091 Vichtenstein ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/395545/3C451698918E315DF7078577D09D4E9250B45D3E89A01FEDF7A14289E33AEAFA/kastenvichtenstein-2.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, Gemeinde Vichtenstein Close copyright [ ![Kasten_Vichtenstein 2](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/395545/3C451698918E315DF7078577D09D4E9250B45D3E89A01FEDF7A14289E33AEAFA/kastenvichtenstein-2.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, Gemeinde Vichtenstein") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/395545/3C451698918E315DF7078577D09D4E9250B45D3E89A01FEDF7A14289E33AEAFA/kastenvichtenstein-2.jpg) Lindengasse 9 4040 Linz [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lindengasse%209%2C%204040%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Lindengasse%209%2C%204040%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:m_hgH}bjrANn@eA~@pA`DbBdC|BnCXf@Xx@`@`B^dCLTRNLCNE`@`APFb@p@nAdCj@v@NHd@J`@W\MJQJEHBNILAj@Hf@NTNt@Rr@Pj@DrBDjACZIPDb@BlA@bB\f@XZf@^?n@OdACv@b@LPJV?T`@\TZ`BXXAd@BhBvAz@`AVK@N?L\SbCiBf@c@f@q@NIX?dDuC&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Short description:** This hiking route leads steeply uphill to Vichtenstein. On the way back, you can enjoy magnificent views over the Danube Valley as well as the small village of Kasten. **Quality of experience:** *** **Recommended season:** - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October **Properties:** - Scenic - Refreshment stops available - Family friendly **Description:** Kasten ship dock towards Vichtenstein - Danube Trail rest area "Red Cross" - crossing the main road - Vichtenstein. For hiking in the opposite direction starting point viewing platform in front of the town hall - after 100 m turn right - see signposting "Fuchsenlochrunde"**Tip:** Castle and parish church of Vichtenstein (castle can only be visited from the outside)**Equipment:** sturdy footwear**Additional information:** Points of interest along the hiking trail: Kasten ship dock, Kasten branch church, Danube Trail rest area "Red Cross", magnificent views over the Danube into neighboring Bavaria and the Mühlviertel [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4091 Vichtenstein **Destination:** 4091 Vichtenstein **duration:** 0h 49m **length:** 1,9 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 257m **Lowest point:** 293m **Highest point:** 549m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Other **Starting point:** Kasten ship dock or Vichtenstein viewing platform **Destination:** Kasten ship dock or Vichtenstein viewing platform **further information:** - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Hiking trail Kasten-Vichtenstein](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008073&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Hiking trail Kasten-Vichtenstein](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008073&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Hiking trail Kasten-Vichtenstein") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![Trinkgenuss](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395548/F126512DD04D248B107D2148BD6E0AA74702CB287911C2C355BC7967DFB7DAFC/trinkgenuss.jpg "Trinkgenuss") Klaffenböck Are you longing for active, relaxing holidays directly on the Danube? Gasthof-Pension Klaffenböck in Kasten an der Donau 15, 4091 Vichtenstein offers you the perfect conditions for your holiday pleasure. Whether sporty on the bike, or just relaxing by the river... Enjoy your holiday on the Danube! Holidays on the Danube - at the Gasthof-Pension Klaffenböck in Kasten Innviertel hospitality and cosiness await you in our family- and cyclist-friendly excursion inn, ideally located on the Nibelungen federal road, only 40 metres from the Danube beach. Our comfortable, quiet guest rooms for one or two persons are equipped with shower/WC, satellite TV and radio, as well as partly with balcony with a view directly onto the Danube. In the morning, an extended breakfast awaits you. Furthermore, enjoy the extensive menu in our cosy, rustic guest room, which is still heated with a tiled stove. Located directly on the Nibelungen highway between Passau and Linz, you can also make sure your car doesn't run out of petrol at our petrol station. Cosy - hospitable - comfortable! Gasthof-Pension Klaffenböck in Kasten on the Danube N E W since April 2012: E-bike rental ![Gasthaus Zur Schlofferin](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395554/91BE68BEDE65A1A5215673AB1243DE994E4A6DE87E4E826C9503BA016729BFC8/gasthaus-zur-schlofferin.jpg "Gasthaus Zur Schlofferin") Gasthaus Zur Schlofferin With the best from the Innviertel. And creative highlights from all over the world. Regional products and ingredients in exclusively organic quality. Vegetarian and vegan options are also allowed. Plus freshly tapped organic beer from Hofstettner and Schladminger, organic wines and refreshing juices. Landgasthof "Zum Koller" **Herzlich willkommen auf diesem Stützpunkt!** Hier haben wir alle wichtigen Informationen für den Besuch bei uns zusammengestellt. Jeder Reiter hält weitere Details zur Ausstattung, Anreise und Zustieg sowie Touren-Vorschläge bereit. Sollten Sie dennoch weitere Fragen haben, setzen Sie sich bitte direkt mit uns in Verbindung. Wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch! Wenn Sie Hüttenaufenthalte mit Hunden planen, bitten wir Sie, dies im Vorfeld mit uns abzuklären. Rotes Kreuz Information: Gemeindeamt Tel.: +43(0) 77 14 / 80 55 Chronik **1090** Burg Vichtenstein wurde errichtet u. war seither ununterbrochen benutzt und bewohnt. **1430** In der Schlosskapelle Vichtenstein befindet sich ein besonderes Juwel, die Gottesmutterstatue„ Hausmutter von Vichtenstein“ genannt. Viele Jahrhunderte lang pilgerten die Wallfahrer zur Gottesmutter. **1691** Große Grenzregulierungen zwischen dem kurfürstlich-bayerischen Landgericht Schärding (Esternberg) und dem fürstbischöflichpassauischen Landgericht Vichtenstein. **27.06.1782** Durch einen speziellen Vertrag ging die Landeshoheit über die Herrschaft Vichtenstein an Österreich über. So wurde Vichtenstein, das 555 Jahre lang fürstlich passauisch war, der österr. Monarchie einverleibt. **1850** Das Pfleggericht Vichtenstein wurde aufgehoben und dem Bezirksgericht Engelhartszell einverleibt. ![Schiffsanlegestelle Kasten](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/415672/9DADF9037850709E736269B6A859286AB3C35E57994882253BE6FEF84779D748/schiffsanlegestelle-kasten.jpg "Schiffsanlegestelle Kasten") Shipping Pier Kasten At the shipping pier is the starting point of the Danube Hiking Path Kasten. During the summer season the “Kristallschiff” runs three times a day between Kasten and Passau. ![24392328_XXL](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395549/1D01D25397B3224717C7F7CAA37195FA1FEE120A7006A3A46FDE3714D5C3855C/24392328xxl.jpg "24392328_XXL") VichtensteinerLaden Products from the region - Since September 2020, there has been a Lebenshilfe farm shop in the centre of Vichtenstein. Four to five people with intellectual disabilities are accompanied by employees from the Lebenshilfe workshop in Münzkirchen, only about 10 km from Vichtenstein, who run the farm shop. Pasta from Nudelmanufaktur Huber in Diersbach, meat and sausages from Schlachtgemeinschaft Schardenberg, oils and seeds from Pramoleum Sigharting, bread and pastries from Keimlingsbäckerei in Schardenberg and Bäckerei Feichtinger in St. Roman, dairy products from Silberbüffelhof in Esternberg and Cäcilia Hauser in Münzkirchen, fruit and vegetables from Pangerl in Pupping, Sauwald Erdäpfel from St. Ägidi, chokeberry products from the Etzl family in Raab, fruit juices from the Penzinger family in Esternberg and Naturmanufaktur Rager in Schärding, beer from the Trpistenbrauerei Engelhartszell, cheese specialities from Somann Käse in Esternberg, flour from the Kargl family in Esternberg, eggs from the Gradinger family in St. Roman, honey from the Friedl family in Vupping and from the Rager brewery in Schärding. Roman, honey from Friedl in Vichtenstein, muesli from Huemer Mühle in Altheim, spices and tea from the Schneiderbauer family in Lambrechten, coffee from Emmas Kaffee in Neumarkt, chocolate and biscuits from Bioart in Seeham, jams and sour vegetables from Wipplinger in Obernberg. Our product range is complemented by beer, lemonade and mineral water from the Baumgartner brewery, and the cakes come from the Esternberg nursing home. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Public Transit** [Arrival in the Danube region](https://www.donauregion.at/service/artikel/detail/2890/anreise-region-donau.html) How to get to the Upper Austria Danube region? 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