Ruins of Donaustauf Castle – Walhalla Memorial loop from Donaustauf

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Ruins of Donaustauf Castle – Walhalla Memorial loop from Donaustauf

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Ruins of Donaustauf Castle – Walhalla Memorial loop from Donaustauf

01:47

6.06km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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500 m

Ruins of Donaustauf Castle

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The ruin Donaustauf is a beautiful lookout point and you can reach them by car, bike or on foot without major problems. The ascent from the center takes you up …

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4.14 km

Stairway to Walhalla from the parking lot

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only up the stairs and you will be rewarded with a wonderful view, highly recommended

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4.40 km

Colonnade at the Walhalla

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Amazing colonnade in a fantastic building with a superb panoramic view 🤩

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4.47 km

View of the Danube from Walhalla

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The run on the Walhalla is pretty sweaty. But you have a nice view of the building ...

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4.49 km

Walhalla Memorial

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Named after the Götterhalle of Norse mythology, the Walhalla was built in 1842 at the behest of King Ludwig I. Here since the construction significant personalities of the Germanic language …

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4.60 km

Bronze model of the Walhalla

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The bronze model was placed right next to the monument in Donaustauf and can be visited there in the middle of a beautiful Danube landscape. Bronze Braille Model - a braille model for outdoor use.

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4.69 km

View of the Walhalla

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The Walhalla in Donaustauf is one of Bavaria's most impressive monuments. Located high above the Danube and visible from afar. The neoclassical building in the style of a Greek temple …

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5.09 km

Ascent via the Walhalla Staircase

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It's beautiful up here at any time of year. But be careful, there's a risk of falling.

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6.06 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.92 km

1.07 km

976 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.58 km

954 m

629 m

479 m

399 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Saturday 7 November

7°C

2°C

34 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

April 26, 2024,warst Du schon mal in Donaustauf bei Walhalla und der 🏰 Ruine ⁉️🤗

This morning we went to Donaustauf to the 🏰 ruins and to Walhalla ❣️🤗👌🏼👏🏼
The weather from yesterday to today was 2️⃣🌐🌏
Yesterday it was ☔️ 🌧 and ☁️ 🌥 and this morning it was 🌞pure☀️
We were also almost alone on the tour, apart from Walhalla and the ruins there was nothing going on.
We really enjoyed the tour …

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