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Fürstenberg Palace Park – Danube source loop from Birken-Mittelmeß

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Germany

Baden-Württemberg

Freiburg District

Schwarzwald-Baar-Kreis

Donaueschingen

Fürstenberg Palace Park – Danube source loop from Birken-Mittelmeß

Moderate

4.4

(19)

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Fürstenberg Palace Park – Danube source loop from Birken-Mittelmeß

03:21

13.2km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Naturpark Südschwarzwald

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Start point

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2.06 km

Small Bannwald

Highlight • Forest

If you are very lucky you can even see squirrels 😁

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5.31 km

Breg

Lake

6.24 km

Fürstenberg Palace Park

Highlight • Historical Site

A beautifully landscaped park

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6.48 km

View of the Danube Temple

Highlight • Monument

The water from the Danube source flows into the Brigach under this "Danube temple". One speaks of the Danube only after the confluence of the Danube, i.e. the confluence of the Breg and the Brigach!

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6.64 km

Donaueschingen shooting bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge in the historic center of Donaueschingen leads over the Brigach. In the immediate vicinity are various historic sights of Donaueschingen.

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7.16 km

Musicians' Fountain at the Town Hall Donaueschingen

Highlight • Monument

The music fountain is particularly popular with children. The arms of the individual musicians can be moved.

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7.22 km

Donaueschingen Town Hall

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful Art Nouveau town hall from 1910 - the previous town hall was destroyed during the fire in 1908.

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7.80 km

Danube source

Highlight • Natural Monument

Very nicely designed facility. It is one of the top sights in Donaueschingen. Does the Danube rise here? In any case, the source was captured here. The water then continues …

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9.14 km

Danube Source (Donauursprung)

Highlight • River

Brigach and Breg, bring the Danube to its destination.
This is where Europe's second largest river begins its 2779-kilometer journey. The river will flow through or along 10 countries into …

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13.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.47 km

2.50 km

2.21 km

871 m

175 m

Surfaces

9.66 km

1.23 km

988 m

709 m

384 m

247 m

Elevation

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Saturday 6 June

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Fürstenberg Palace Park – Danube source loop from Birken-Mittelmeß

Small Bannwald

Fürstenberg Palace Park

View of the Danube Temple

Donaueschingen shooting bridge

Musicians' Fountain at the Town Hall Donaueschingen

Donaueschingen Town Hall

Danube source

Danube Source (Donauursprung)

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