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Hikes in Passau

Bavaria,Germany

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The district of Passau in Germany offers numerous opportunities for hiking enthusiasts. The geographical location of the district is extremely attractive, as it is surrounded by the Danube and Inn rivers and is located in the southern part of the Bavarian Forest. As a result, there is a variety of different landscapes to discover.

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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Passau

Passau from Oberhaus
Hiking Trail · Passau
Passau-3-Rivers-Oberhaus-Round
recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate
4.4 km
1:45 h
125 m
125 m
Circular hike from the town hall via Domplatz and Innkai to the Prinz-Luitpold-Bridge. Over the Ilz-Stadt to Oberhaus. Back over the Goldsteig to the Prinz-Luitpold-Bridge and to the starting point/town hall.
Passau
Hiking Trail · Bavarian Forest
Goldsteig N 23: Hauzenberg - Passau
recommended route Difficulty T1 moderate Open
21.3 km
6:30 h
508 m
591 m
Haunzenberg - Passau: Before we leave Hauzenberg... ...the path leads us a little way through the beautiful spa gardens. After that, however, it's back to real hiking...
View of the Ilz
Hiking Trail · Halser Ilzschleifen
Small route from Hofbauerngut via the Trifftsperre and back
Premium content Difficulty easy
2.4 km
0:45 h
55 m
55 m
The small hike starts at the Halser Stausee parking lot and leads over Reschenstein Castle and the Trifftsperre back to the starting point.
View from the Veste Oberhaus
Hiking Trail · Passau
Walk in Passau with the Swiss-Track (barrier-free)
recommended route Difficulty easy
3.8 km
0:55 h
17 m
18 m
A walk through the old town of the three-river city Passau.
Hiking Trail · Bavarian Forest
Pandurensteig - entire route: Waldmünchen - Hals / Passau
recommended route Difficulty difficult
175.9 km
50:00 h
3,088 m
3,282 m
Eight day stages from Waldmünchen to Passau
Passau - Cathedral
Hiking Trail · Danube Upper Austria
Graz-Cologne_K018 Schardenberg - Gaishofen
recommended route Difficulty difficult
24.4 km
6:26 h
269 m
505 m
We walk from Schardenberg (Upper Austria) along the pilgrimage route "VIA NOVA" to the bishop city of Passau. The "VIA NOVA" leads from the Czech Republic to St. Wolfgang on Wolfgangsee in Salzburg. Then we hike to St. Korona, located on the high plateau between the Danube and Ilz, and turn back to the Danube valley, where we follow the cycle path to Gaishofen. We cross the Austrian-German border on this route. Even within the Schengen states, you need a valid identity document: passport or identity card!
View of the castle ruins near Hals
Hiking Trail · Bavarian Forest
Goldsteig S21, S22 Kalteneck to Passau
recommended route Difficulty moderate
5
17.5 km
5:07 h
267 m
254 m
Last Goldsteig route of the southern path from Kalteneck along the Ilz to Fischaus, Mausmühle, past the Triftsperre and tunnel, and uphill over Hals to the Veste Oberhaus in Passau.
Idyll at the Mouse Mill
Hiking Trail · Bavarian Forest
Ilztalrunde: Fischhaus - Oberilzmühle
recommended route Difficulty moderate
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14.3 km
5:00 h
213 m
213 m
Ilztalrunde: Fischhaus - Oberilzmühle Great circular hike along the Black Pearl Ilz. From Fischhaus over wonderful paths with constant ups and downs to Oberilzmühle, and after crossing the Ilz at Oberilzmühle, it goes back on the other river side via the Goldsteig.
Freinberg landscape
Hiking Trail · Freinberg
Freinberg: Passaublick-Severinsweg
recommended route Difficulty easy
4
9.5 km
3:00 h
184 m
184 m
Hareth - Anzberg - Haibach-Maria im Walde - Passaublick Unterfreinberg - Freinberg; Scenic, with dining optionsThis scenic route takes you through the hills and valleys of Freinberg and to the most beautiful viewpoints overlooking the three-river city of Passau and the view into the Bavarian Forest. A detour to the local history museum "Altes Forsthaus" or the bee educational trail is worthwhile. You can find relaxation in our cozy inns and beer gardens.
At Fischhaus - the route follows the Ilz and the Ilztalbahn
Hiking Trail · Bavarian Forest
From Fischhaus to Passau-Hals: Oberilzmühle and Halser Ilz loop
recommended route Difficulty moderate
5
10.4 km
3:00 h
70 m
103 m
Between Fischhaus and Tiefenbach, enchanted paths shape the river valley. There is also the Ilz reservoir with the idyllic Mausmühle. The highlight of the route are the Halser Ilz loops with the old log driving dam and the former log driving tunnel. The finish is the "little town" Hals with its beautiful market square and the castle ruins.
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One of the most beautiful hiking tours around Passau, for example, leads along the Danube. Here you can hike along the famous Donausteig trail, which runs over 450 kilometres from Passau to Grein in Austria. This route offers breathtaking views of the Danube bends and leads through picturesque villages and forests.

The Ilztal valley is also ideal for hiking. The Ilztal hiking trail stretches for about 60 kilometres along the river of the same name and leads past steep rock faces, wildly romantic gorges and idyllic floodplain landscapes. Especially in autumn, when the leaves turn colourful, this area is a real feast for the eyes.

For families with children, there are also some beautiful hiking opportunities around Passau. One popular destination is the treetop path in the Bavarian Forest National Park near Neuschönau. Over a length of 1.3 kilometres, little adventurers can walk high up among the treetops and enjoy an impressive view of the nature park.

The best seasons for hiking in this area are spring and autumn. In spring, numerous plants blossom and nature comes to life, while autumn creates a very special atmosphere with its colourful hues.

In summary, there are many beautiful hikes in Landkreis Passau. Whether along the Danube, through the Ilz valley or on the tree-top walk - there is something for everyone. These tours are particularly appealing in spring and autumn. So grab your hiking boots and explore the picturesque landscape around Passau!

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  • January 26, 2026
    U
    Schöner Weg, auch im Winter, sehr ruhig mit schöner Aussicht
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    Photo: U, Community
    Photo: U, Community
    Photo: U, Community
    Written January 26, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Hareth - Saming
  • May 17, 2024
    Sabine Sch. 
    Landschaftlich sehr schöne Wanderung an der Ilz. Ich persönlich habe mir wegen der An- und Abreise mit öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln die Goldsteigetappen S 21 und S 22 sowie einen Teil von S 20 so eingeteilt: Passau bis Fischhaus und dann auf dem Goldsteigzubringer nach Ruderting. Dort fahren regelmäßig Busse nach Passau zum Bahnhof. Dann die nächste Etappe mit dem Bus von Passau nach Trautmannsdorf (hier fährt wochentags vormittags ein Bus) und von dort runter zur Ilz und südwärts an der Ilz entlang bis Fischhaus und weiter nach Ruderting (Bus nach Passau zum Bahnhof).
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    Written May 17, 2024
  • April 27, 2024
    Valeska
    April 08, 2024
    Wir sind nur von Hochstein/Reut entgegen der Richtung bis Passau gelaufen (mit kleinem Abstecher an die Burg Reschenstein). Ab Passau mit Buslinie 4 zurück. Wunderschöner Weg, anfangs lange durch Naturschutzgebiet, schmale Pfade, teilweise steil, an der Ilz entlang. Mit Kindern (11+8) haben wir ganz gemütlich knapp 2 Stunden gebraucht, geht aber sicherlich schneller.
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    Photo: Valeska, Community
    Photo: Valeska, Community
    Photo: Valeska, Community
    Photo: Valeska, Community
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    Photo: Valeska, Community
    Photo: Valeska, Community
    Written April 27, 2024
    Hiking Trail
    Three Rivers Loop
  • October 11, 2021
    Friedrich Papke
    October 09, 2021
    Mit der Ilztalbahn ist auch die Anreise ein tolles Erlebnis!
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    Written October 11, 2021
  • April 22, 2021
    Brigitte Höltl
    April 22, 2021
    Sehr schöne Runde, vorallem der Weg am Laufenbach entlang!
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    Photo: Brigitte Höltl, Community
    Photo: Brigitte Höltl, Community
    Photo: Brigitte Höltl, Community
    Photo: Brigitte Höltl, Community
    Photo: Brigitte Höltl, Community
    Photo: Brigitte Höltl, Community
    Photo: Brigitte Höltl, Community
    Photo: Brigitte Höltl, Community
    Photo: Brigitte Höltl, Community
    Written April 22, 2021
  • August 10, 2017
    Christoph Auge
    Von der lauten Stadt in die Ruhe an der Ilz!
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    Written August 10, 2017
  • July 25, 2017
    Dominique Baert
    July 17, 2017
    Between 10.9 and 11.3 km ( around "Haus der Jugend" ) there are signs missing, the track is used as a field by a farmer, the track is blocked by this building,... so if you don't have a GPS or map you'll have a hard time to find the right track to get down to Passau.
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    Written July 25, 2017
  • April 27, 2017
    Evi M.
    Sehr schöner Wanderweg, der jedoch bis auf einen wunderschönen Ausblick nichts mit der Stadt Passau zutun hat. Wir sind fälschlicherweise von einer Stadtführung ausgegangen, wurden jedoch mehr als überrascht :). Der Weg ist sehr abwechslungsreich, führt hauptsächlich durch die Natur und bietet landschaftlich einige wunderschöne Highlights. Auch gibt es an der gesamten Strecke schöne Einkehrmöglichkeiten. Eigentlich ein MUSS!
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    Written April 27, 2017
  • April 16, 2017
    Marc P
    Schöne Tour und sehr entspannt, weil man von der Passauer Altstadt gleich loslaufen kann. Mögliche Variante: Nach dem Tunnel gleich links über die Burg zurück.
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    Written April 16, 2017
  • August 06, 2016
    Sandra Ostermann
    Schöne Tour. Fast ausschließlich schmale naturnahe Wanderwege, kaum Asphalt- oder Schotterstrassen. Sehr ruhig. Kaum Wanderer getroffen, keine Radfahrer. Hinweis: Zur Zeit ist das Stauseestüberl in Oberilzmühle nicht bewirtschaftet - "vorübergehend geschlossen" (6.8.2016). In Fischbach sind wir in den Ilzstuben gut und freundlich bewirtet worden.
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    Written August 06, 2016
  • October 06, 2014
    Andre Schmidt
    October 06, 2014
    Schöne Route und fast der ganze Weg korrekt
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    Written October 06, 2014
  • June 01, 2014
    Klaus Weindl 
    May 31, 2014
    Wer Ruhe und Einsamkeit Liebt ist bei dieser Runde besstens aufgehoben. Gut Beschildert Kleiner Tipp: vor dem Gemeindehaus in Freienberg steht die 1.Infotafel zum Severinsweg,also vom Parkplatz 50m zurückgehen.
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    Blick zur Hohenfeste b Passau
    Photo: Klaus Weindl, Community
    Gute Weg-Beschilderung
    Photo: Klaus Weindl, Community
    Severinsblick
    Photo: Klaus Weindl, Community
    Written June 01, 2014

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