Hikes in Beuron

In Beuron there is the right tour for every hiking fan - regardless of whether you are in very good shape or prefer a tour with the shortest possible walking time. Some tours around Beuron go steeply uphill, but hardly ever beyond the forest border. And Beuron in the Danube valley also offers short walks with only a slight incline, but which nevertheless offer beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.

The wooded hills of the Danube valley are omnipresent. Nature trails wind along the hills to the left and right of the river. On sunny and hot days, the bäume provide soothing shade and make your hikes wonderfully pleasant. The only thing that will make you sweat are the uphill stretches.

If you long for the sun after a long hike through the forest, you will find it on the many jutting rocks. Down in the valley they look wild and mighty, from above they offer an incredible panoramic view of the Upper Danube Nature Park. With a bit of fitness, you can conquer the easy to moderately difficult paths and enjoy the view from there.

From here you have a wide view of the Danube breakthrough:

• Knopfmacherfelsen
• Echofels
• Lenzenfles
• Rabenfels

One of the most popular hikes in the region is the circular hike from Beuron Monastery via the Donaubergland and Bronnen Castle to the Jägerhaus. No wonder: great views from impressive cliffs, dense forests and historic buildings await you here!

How far is it from Beuron to the Jägerhaus?

From Beuron to the Jägerhaus and the Jägerhaushöhle it is about 3 kilometres – so a nice walk. The entire circular walk from Beuron past Bronnen Castle, to the Jägerhaus, along the Danube and from Lugen über the Donauberglandweg back to the starting point covers a distance of über 16 kilometres – but beautiful views and refreshment stops will reward you for the effort.  

Besides the tour to the Jägerhaus, a visit to Wildenstein Castle is one of the absolute classics in the Beuren region. Starting from the charming town of Beuron above the Danube, you can enjoy a wonderful view of Bronnen Castle and the surrounding countryside as you make your way to the late medieval castle.

How long does it take to walk from Beuron to Wildenstein Castle?

The easy hike from Beuron to Wildenstein Castle takes about one and a half hours over a distance of 5 kilometres. The route takes you through a dreamlike landscape and over the Alpenblick viewpoint. The old fortress is now used as a youth hostel and offers excellent accommodation with a historical touch.

In addition to wonderful hikes, there is also a rich cultural treasure to marvel at in Beuron. Some highlights that you shouldn't miss on a trip to the Danube Valley: 

• Kloster Beuron, Archabbey of St. Martin: mighty complex with origins in 1077 and Benedictine monastery since 1863
• Maurus Chapel in the breakthrough valley of the young Danube of the Beuron Art School
• Petershöhle, Benediktushöhle, Maurushöhle: instead of going high up, it goes deep into the rock
• Historic wooden bridge dating from 1801 crosses the Danube near Beuron
• Lourdes Grotto in the Liebfrauental

You can get through the region wonderfully by train, and many hiking tours can be started from the station in Beuron. From there you can start a circular route into the surrounding region and take the train back if your legs are too tired.