--- title: Amerika-circuit url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008129/amerika-circuit.html" description: "Short description:Leisurely walk along the DanubeQuality of experience: ****Recommended season:JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberProperties:LoopRefreshment stops availableSuitable for strollersDisability access" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Amerika-circuit Amerika-circuit ================= **Starting place:** 4100 Ottensheim **Destination:** 4100 Ottensheim ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/415883/C228AE29AE1B87BD956A9C0CA6AF1F783E129E4318A10C64C620B3E13ADD7367/ottensheimamerika-runde.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, UDO Unternehmen Donaumarkt Ottensheim Close copyright [ ![Ottensheim_Amerika-Runde](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/415883/C228AE29AE1B87BD956A9C0CA6AF1F783E129E4318A10C64C620B3E13ADD7367/ottensheimamerika-runde.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, UDO Unternehmen Donaumarkt Ottensheim") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/415883/C228AE29AE1B87BD956A9C0CA6AF1F783E129E4318A10C64C620B3E13ADD7367/ottensheimamerika-runde.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:iq~eHc}ouAIhA`@jAfAhBv@jBdCjH|@|EFdAOvAeBzF`AnMfArDB|AiAx@aDf@FjC|B{@tBuAd@?n@z@PpAJfKXzEn@~FLbBnDhMhFlTdAlFrAdFlAlFlAhHlArFrAjCr@dA|@Zt@d@rDlJPp@[lA[f@e@ZAjAp@l@j@QA}Bd@y@jBhFv@bBlDjJ`EfOfCrEdG`Ab@KxBsAoF}TgOwk@Be@t@o@~Y_UuB}Io@eFUiHNaGbCcXSUoBrBEt@Hx@Qb@k@P{DUaH_B}BCwE\q@iBIcDsBkSeKuTa@wFa@gEYoAoAg@}Bo@mAs@qD{@oAkA}AgBoBeBkBwCkEcNGsBaJ~G&server=meta.tourdata.at) Circular route **Short description:** Leisurely walk along the Danube **Quality of experience:** **** **Recommended season:** - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December **Properties:** - Loop - Refreshment stops available - Suitable for strollers - Disability access **Description:** Leisurely walk along the Danube, to the national training centre for rowing and canoeing. Past the Ottensheim-Wilhering powerplant into Ottensheimer Markt-Au (American zone in the Second World War). Past the fish nature trail and back again on the ferry.**Equipment:** Hiking backpack (incl. rain cover), sturdy shoes [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4100 Ottensheim **Destination:** 4100 Ottensheim **duration:** 2h 10m **length:** 8,9 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 18m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 18m **Lowest point:** 253m **Highest point:** 270m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** very easy **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Street **Starting point:** Ottensheim ferry, Info-Point **Destination:** Ottensheim ferry, Info-Point **further information:** - Circular route - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Amerika-circuit](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008129&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Amerika-circuit](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008129&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Amerika-circuit") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![Donauhof_01.jpg](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395994/5B79FB4F1C8E7C769D24EC0BCB48066D5BC0A08036592151C9031410E20D6C65/donauhof01-jpg.jpg "Donauhof_01.jpg") Caffè - Bar - Ristorante DANUBIO Ristorante - Bar - Caffè DANUBIO The most beautiful terrace along the Danube cycle path. Our Italian team serves original Italian dishes. 6 comfortable guest rooms with shower/bath, WC, Sat-Tv. Location: On the Danube On the Danube cycle path In the centre of Ottensheim ![250414_BrueWhil_compressed (1)_12](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396255/9FDEA53915E27B119B95B79FBDA6E2D6A92CE44588AE9DCC0990CF4A0DBE49B2/250414bruewhilcompressed-1-12.jpg "250414_BrueWhil_compressed (1)_12") Das Bründl - Frühstückspension Small but nice campsite near the Ottensheim Danube power plant. Enjoy the peace and beauty right on the Danube cycle path, perfect for nature lovers and cycling enthusiasts. Our campers have access to a fully equipped kitchen and a covered seating area. Showers and toilets are available. As a gateway to nature and local attractions, we want you to feel at home with us and fully enjoy the beauty of the region. [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Günter Scherer Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/133734/DEC4D5EDA739AE896067AAC1D10DDDBBB9A2BD7F331FE3B642020144097A1202/donau-hof.jpg "Donau.hof (© Copyright: Günter Scherer)") Donau.hof "An der Fähre" ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430016215/donau-hof-an-der-faehre.html) ![Fähre Ottensheim](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396000/2409EE0A06A3A388013B4E6B92F7084B2363BA599A5B8295ADF5D946FD68DBC8/faehre-ottensheim.jpg "Fähre Ottensheim") Wire rope bridge | car ferry, cross ferry Ottensheim - Wilhering Secret landmark, founded in 1871, idyllic connection from one side to the other, perfect for cyclists on Europe's No. 1 cycle route, the**[ Danube Cycle Path](https://www.donauregion.at/radfahren-am-donauradweg.html).** ![Bridge power plant 275m: Hamberg left, Koglerauspitz right](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/415884/16611FB8E1ECD964690D6E4F48856704EBB483628BF02E6464D72C7736017540/bruecke-kraftwerk-275m-hamberg-links-koglerauspitz-rechts.jpg "Bridge power plant 275m: Hamberg left, Koglerauspitz right") Kraftwerk 275m mit Hamberg links und Koglerauspitz rechts ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395988/272AE710125B2DE5361304C7B04A32E8691CEFEEC55487D76E44F2DA09F751EA/jpg.jpg) Ottensheim ![Marktplatz mit Krche](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/398035/5A9D09E613D6F57A87F861BD257F91A4468D14734FC8CC183CF2F53F94B21DCC/marktplatz-mit-krche.jpg "Marktplatz mit Krche") Parish Church of Ottensheim First church built 1200, new church built from 1462-67, late Gothic-building with Baroque changes. The registry is an Annex with a tomb as charnel house. The 72-m high Tower had an onion dome till the fire 1899. It got capped with a small pointes Roof afterwards. [ © Open copyright © Copyright: PostWerkStatt Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/164249/3BCA907CABD59725654F8BBD388D7306C2BC89E0C1DBC5B91542EF2F56336ABC/poststudio-ganzer-raum.jpg "PostStudio ganzer Raum (© Copyright: PostWerkStatt)") PostWerkStatt - Coworking and Seminar Center ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430027338/postwerkstatt-coworking-and-seminar-center.html) Restaurant Dionysos \- Greek specialities \- idyllic location directly on the Danube cycle path \- idyllic guest garden with chestnut trees and wonderful view of the Danube \- Sunset ![Regattarestaurant aussen](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/400710/58E0DDA73F8E4A6F18A00F7CFAEADA0DD2DD32DFE5D697F928B3E1530EE952CA/regattarestaurant-aussen.jpg "Regattarestaurant aussen") Vital Restaurant Lunch menus, 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Getting there** B127 **Public Transit** [Location and getting there](https://www.donauregion.at/en/service/artikel/detail/2890/location-getting-there.html) How to arrive in the Danube Upper Austrian region? The fast way to your destination – by train, bus, car, boat or plane. Mühlkreisbahn train, bus **Parking** Ottensheim Sports- and event hall [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for pushchairs **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter - Deep winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Completely suitable for wheelchairs. The object complies with the legally stipulated ÖNORM. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Amerika-circuit** WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Lindengasse 9 4040 Linz Phone [ +43 732 7277 - 800 ](tel:+437327277800) Fax machine +43 732 7277 - 804 E-Mail [info@donauregion.at](#mailto) Web [www.donauregion.at](https://www.donauregion.at "New window") https://www.donauregion.at [ Discover more ](#ttgCollapseMeineEmpfehlungen) -------------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Hagenauer Rudi Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/216276/114DBE757558418D1ED3C1B068F7FAA273B44173508FA46372C576C2B90F8835/faehre-ottensheim.jpg "Fähre Ottensheim (© Copyright: Hagenauer Rudi)") Wire rope bridge | car ferry, cross ferry Ottensheim - Wilhering ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430016557/wire-rope-bridge-car-ferry-cross-ferry-ottensheim-wilhering.html) [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430008129) [To the website](https://www.donauregion.at "New window") ×Declaration of consent ---------------------- The tours presented here are suggested tours that are provided free of charge. 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