Donausteig Trail Challenge - day 2

Gentle hilly landscape, marvellous forests and a wonderful viewpoint of the village of Niederkappel.

Altitude: 280 m If you are looking for quiet - then this is the perfect place for you! Our farm in located by the southern banks of the Danube, right by the bicycle trail. Perfect for cycling, camping, hiking, fishing, barbecues and water-skiing. Farm characteristics: Own fish waters, boat docks on the Danube, bathing area, camping area, Help at the farm, farmhouse produce available.

Dr Rudolf Kirchschläger was born in Grafenau, Niederkappel, in 1915 and was baptised a few days later in the Niederkappel parish church. As a result, Dr Kirchschläger repeatedly visited our town with his family in his later years. He celebrated his 70th and 80th baptism anniversaries in Mühlviertel Cathedral. Dr Kirchschläger died in Vienna on 30 March 2000. In his memory, a memorial plaque was placed in the parish church (donated by OSR Konrad Jäger) and a memorial stone was erected on the site of his birthplace in Grafenau 21. There is also a Kirchschläger trail that leads from the former family home on the Kleine Mühl to the Mühlviertel Cathedral.

Our Fischgasthof is located right next to the Danube, nestled in the beautiful Danube valley. Our down-to-earth business is located directly on the Danube cycle path and the Donausteig trail. We are part of the Donausteig innkeepers' cooperation, are flexible and are happy to cater to the needs and wishes of our guests.

We process Danube fish we have caught ourselves, game from our hunting grounds and serve numerous cider and juice varieties from our "Donautaler Mostkellerei".
As a certified cider sommelier, I recommend our pear frizzante with the name "Donauperle" - a protected trademark!

Seasonal delicacies such as Eferding asparagus can be found on our menu and the beer comes from the nearby Mühlviertel breweries Hofstetten and Schlägl.

For groups, we offer guided tours of the winery with documented tastings of cider and juice. We cater to the individual wishes of our guests.
Cider snacks and hot dishes in our sales room and wine tavern or inn.
Capacity up to 60 people in the inn up to 100 people.

The cozy and beautiful guest garden is located directly on the Danube.

We spoil you with refreshing drinks, a good snack, coffee and homemade cakes as well as delicious ice cream.

In addition to regional cuisine for our guests, we are happy to host your birthday party, company celebration, etc.

We can be reached under the telephone number 0664-73493393.

The cozy and beautiful guest garden is located directly on the right bank of the Danube opposite the village of Obermühl. You will find the house exactly at river kilometer 2177.4 km. The cycle path from Passau to Vienna leads right past.

The village of Inzell is 5 km up the Danube and the Schlögener Schlinge is 8 km up the Danube. The village of Kobling is located in the municipality of Haibach ob der Donau. The village of Haibach is located in the upper part of the Danube valley after an ascent of around 4 km.

Info: Gemeindeamt Haibach ob der Donau
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 79 / 82 35 

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Das Donautal hat ein äußerst ästhetisches Erscheinungsbild, das seinen Höhepunkt wohl hier in der Schlögener Schlinge findet. Hier zeigt sich die Kraft und Schönheit der Natur. Gewässer sind seit jeher für den Menschen von Bedeutung gewesen. Durch die Schifffahrt kam und kommt auch heute noch der Donau eine wichtige Rolle zu. Eine weniger bekannte Nutzung im Donautal ist der Anbau von Wein. Zwischen 1000 und 1300 n. Chr., in der mittelalterlichen Wärmezeit, wurde in den Durchbruchstälern und in den niederen Lagen Oberösterreichs Wein angebaut. Auf der Höhe von Inzell, am linken Hang des Donautales gab es eine kleinräumige Weinanlage mit Mauern und Treppenverbindungen. Heute ist sie komplett mit Gebüsch überwuchert. In Hilkering, nahe Aschach wird aktuell wieder Wein angebaut.

Hoch oben, inmitten der Schlögener Schlinge thront das sogenannte Kerschbaumer Schlössl - wie es zu seinem Namen kam, und was "Der verfluchte Kirschenkern" damit zu tun hatte, erfahren Sie in der gleichnamigen Donau-Sage.

Retrohof Edt - Vacation in the style of the 1930s.

Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and immerse yourself in the simplicity of past times. Our former farmhouse, a hereditary farm with history, invites you to experience life in the 1930s on a Mühlviertler farm up close. Absolute simplicity characterizes the living and sleeping areas – no unnecessary luxury, just pure connection to nature.

Whole house available!
Furnishings and amenities in the style of simple, modest life of the 1930s on a Mühlviertler farm.

• Bedroom 1: Bed (2 m x 1.8 m), facing southeast
• Bedroom 2 (former "Troadkammer"): Boxspring bed (2 m x 2 m), east side, small window, cool and shady
• Bedroom 3: extended XL couch (2 m x 2.8 m), oriented southwest, sunny

Electric light is available in the bedrooms, but there are no sockets.

On the ground floor:

• Bathroom: Shower, toilet and sink
• Kitchen: Wood stove (the only heating option in the house), small cooking facility with 2 electric hotplates, coffee maker and kettle, dishes and pots
• Utility room: Sink available, large refrigerator with freezers
• Terrace: Wooden table with six chairs, large fire bowl (cookbook for fire cooking available), camp beds (used as sun loungers during the day, open-air beds at night)
• Ground floor sockets available

In the larch forest (10 minutes walk) there are two hammocks with mosquito nets for an overnight stay in the forest.

Sporty activities:

• Hiking
• Cycling or inline skating (Danube cycling path)
• Mountain bike granite trail
• Boat rental
• Stand up paddle

Relaxation:

• In the forest
• By the Daglesbach
• Under the apple tree
• Slow Food: Organic restaurant Haderer in Lembach
• Natural swimming area reachable in 20 minutes: Resilacke
• Wild fruits (raspberries, blackberries, elderberries)

From 18 years

Animals: Welcome

Seminars and Workshops: The house is also very well suited for seminars and workshops. For more information, please call directly. Tel.: +43664 911 507 9

If you sit on the terrace of the Hotel Wesenufer in the morning, you will be greeted not only by the warm rays of the sun, but also by the gentle lapping of the Danube, which flows right next to the guest garden. The hotel, close to the Schlögener Donauschlinge, combines this cosy location with the warmth of its team, who look after every single guest attentively. With over 700 years of history, the hotel combines a unique location with active inclusion, respectful interaction and joie de vivre.

The Wesenufer Hotel & Seminarkultur was opened in its current form in 2008 following a comprehensive renovation. Today, the hotel is managed by Margarete Durstberger and is part of the flagship operation of pro mente Oberösterreich - a non-profit organisation dedicated to the mental and social health of people. The hotel currently employs between 45 and 50 people with disabilities, who fulfil a variety of tasks in different areas of the business. They work in the kitchen, in service, in cleaning and sometimes also in the garden or event area. The focus here is clearly on each individual, as everyone is deployed according to their skills and interests so that all individual strengths can be utilised.

The Wesenufer Hotel's cuisine focuses on regional and seasonal products, which are prepared with a lot of love and bring a piece of home to the plate. The homemade Sauwald potato noodles are a particular favourite, with guests returning time and time again. The kitchen team knows every ingredient and its origin inside out - so you can feel the connection to the region and the tradition that goes into these dishes with every bite. Fresh ingredients such as meat from Sigharting, vegetables from Eferding and eggs from happy hens from Haibach characterise the culinary offering. From the sumptuous breakfast buffet to Austrian creations for lunch and dinner, the hotel spoils its guests and always pays attention to the conscious and sustainable use of food.

For travelling guests or visitors to seminars and events, the hotel offers 49 stylish and modern rooms, including three barrier-free rooms, some of which have a balcony or terrace with a view of the Danube. If you would like to explore the Danube even closer than from your room, the Hotel Wesenufer offers the opportunity to explore the Danube region by bike on the Danube cycle path, on foot on the surrounding hiking trails or on a Danube boat trip. The Wesenufer Hotel not only offers relaxation and enjoyment, but also an inspiring experience of active inclusion and sustainable tourism.

Discovery tours with an enjoyable stopover! This culinary partner is located on the following tours:

• Donauengtal-Runde
• Donauschlingen-Runde
• Donau Limes World Heritage Tour Stage 1 Passau-Schlögen
• Radrunde Schlögen-Linz-Schlögen
• 4/4 Blick Runde