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Donauwörth Old Town – Rieder Gate, Donauwörth loop from Donauwörth

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Donauwörth Old Town – Rieder Gate, Donauwörth loop from Donauwörth

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Donauwörth Old Town – Rieder Gate, Donauwörth loop from Donauwörth

01:41

6.19km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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228 m

View from Friedensbrücke overlooking Donauwörth

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here, a wide view opens up onto the historic old town with its distinctive church towers, the colorful buildings along the Reichsstraße, and the surrounding river landscapes. The combination of historical architecture and the waters of the Danube and Wörnitz makes this viewpoint particularly charming.

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962 m

Danube Riverside Promenade

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A meadow path along the Danube, maintained by a citizens' initiative. Many benches invite you to relax and enjoy.

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1.07 km

View of Donauwörth Old Town

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From the banks of the Danube, there is a beautiful view of the historic old town of Donauwörth. Particularly impressive are the colorful house facades rising above the river, as well as the distinctive tower of the Liebfrauenmünster, which shapes the city's silhouette.

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1.61 km

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Viewpoint

3.31 km

Viewpoint and picnic area at Geopark Ries

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This viewpoint above Donauwörth offers a magnificent panoramic view of the varied landscape of the Danube valley. From here, the gaze sweeps over fields, forests, and gentle hills far into the surrounding area. With good visibility, the dimensions of the region can be experienced particularly impressively.

Thanks to its quiet location and the available seating, the spot is ideal for a rest or a relaxed picnic.

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3.75 km

Herz-Jesu Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Nice view over the Danube valley.

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5.34 km

Calvary Hill and Maria Hilf Chapel

Highlight (Segment) • Religious Site

A special point of interest is the Maria-Hilf Chapel, which lies idyllically on the slope of the Kalvarienberg. Together with the Stations of the Cross and the nearby Holy Cross Monastery, it forms a historical ensemble that has attracted pilgrims and visitors for centuries.

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Donauwörth Old Town

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The history of Donauwörth took a remarkable turn around the year 900 with the construction of a castle on the Mangoldfelsen/Mangoldstein rock. It became a well-known pilgrimage site (with the Church and Monastery of the Holy Spirit) and one of the strongholds of the Fugger family, who were unimaginably wealthy in their time. Visitors can also discover an old railway line and an old port on the Danube. Many historic buildings have been lovingly restored. Donauwörth is surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering a wonderful opportunity to combine culture and nature.

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Rieder Gate, Donauwörth

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At the confluence of the Danube and Wörnitz lies the beautiful town of Donauwörth. A trip through the city is worth it just because of the many beautiful buildings, churches and monasteries. The central street is the Reichsstraße, an important connection between Nuremberg and Augsburg in the Roman Empire and today part of the Romantic Road. Also worth seeing is the Rieder Tor, the last remaining of four city gates in the old city wall. The “House of City History” museum is located there. Through the gate you come to the Wörnitz Island.

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6.19 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.89 km

1.03 km

607 m

406 m

241 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.53 km

1.30 km

1.16 km

1.05 km

994 m

166 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Friday 28 August

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February 20, 2022,Donauwörth - historische Wege mit Alpenpanorama

Via Claudia, East Bavarian Way of St. James, Romantic Road, Main-Danube Way, ...

---> these paths go through Donauwörth - and a few more

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Donauwörth Old Town – Rieder Gate, Donauwörth loop from Donauwörth

View from Friedensbrücke overlooking Donauwörth

Danube Riverside Promenade

View of Donauwörth Old Town

Viewpoint and picnic area at Geopark Ries

Herz-Jesu Chapel

Calvary Hill and Maria Hilf Chapel

Donauwörth Old Town

Rieder Gate, Donauwörth

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