Josefsteg Bridge (Donau-Auen National Park) – Dechant Pond loop from Kraftwerk Freudenau

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Josefsteg Bridge (Donau-Auen National Park) – Dechant Pond loop from Kraftwerk Freudenau

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4.6

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142

hikers

Josefsteg Bridge (Donau-Auen National Park) – Dechant Pond loop from Kraftwerk Freudenau

01:52

7.40km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Nationalpark Donau-Auen

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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72 m

Memorial to the Victims of the National Socialist Regime

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In memory of the victims of the National Socialist terror regime 1938 - 1945 - never forget!

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411 m

Abandoned bunker in Donau-Auen National Park

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Completely overgrown and therefore hardly recognizable in the forms.

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498 m

Trail to Panozzalacke

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A small "cave" in the walls, in which it is probably wonderfully cool on hot days. Whatever the purpose of this wall, the graffiti on it is a colorful change on this tour.

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790 m

Beach

2.56 km

Josefsteg Boardwalk

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Bird watching can be done here.

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2.68 km

Josefsteg Bridge (Donau-Auen National Park)

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The Josefsteg is 135 meters long and is located on the so-called Tischwasser not far from the Dechantlacke and allows you to cross an oxbow lake of the original Danube that was until recently drained.

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3.43 km

Dechant Pond

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A visit is always worthwhile.

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3.93 km

Heart-Shaped Tree Stump, Lobau

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The cross section of the tree shows a heart

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3.99 km

At the Dechantlacke

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The Dechantlacke is a long-established natural swimming area. Even as a bather, you should always remember that you are staying in the Donau-Auen National Park. Mindfulness and protecting nature are …

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7.40 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.07 km

593 m

459 m

227 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.51 km

442 m

335 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

18°C

5°C

67 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

July 28, 2024,Lobau 28.7.2024 w752

Given the weather forecast, we decided to walk with friends through the Lobau to the gingerbread house. After a good meal, we went back the same way. It started to rain 10 m from the car. Perfect timing for a great Sunday morning.

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October 26, 2024,Wieder Lobau 26.10.2024 w792

Today we made up for the hike we had planned yesterday in a shorter form. It was drizzling lightly at the car park, but it stopped after a few metres and only started again when we were back at the car park. But you can do Lobau in any weather. It's always beautiful and since our friends live nearby, it …

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May 14, 2025,Lobau mit Freunden 14.5.2025 w867

Lobau with friends meant fewer photos because there wasn't enough time. The exchange of information was simply more important. With the wonderful weather, it was truly pleasant to sit by the gingerbread house and enjoy a snack. A 1.5-meter-long Aesculapian snake even made an appearance and crawled past me a meter away. It was another beautiful day.

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April 9, 2022,9.4.2022 Wien, kleiner Spaziergang durch die Lobau

A nice quiet afternoon in nature to start my visit to Vienna. Experience this wilderness, seeing the vegetation awaken is impressive. These Donauauen are really outside of Vienna, the bus takes you in the direction of Lower Austria, where the national park begins roughly at the border.

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