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Orther Islands – Eckartsau Castle loop from Eckartsau

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Orther Islands – Eckartsau Castle loop from Eckartsau

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Orther Islands – Eckartsau Castle loop from Eckartsau

06:27

25.4km

60m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Nationalpark Donau-Auen

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1.37 km

Eckartsau Trail in the Donau-Auen National Park

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Wonderful hiking trail through the green meadow landscape. It goes over narrow paths, wooden bridges and along sparkling waters.

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7.19 km

Riverscape in Donau-Auen National Park

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A hike in the Donauau near Orth is a great way to slow down. At the end, a stop at the Uferhaus – the ideal end to a great hiking trip.

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7.87 km

By the Danube

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The path follows the bank of the Danube, the Orth Islands are already visible.

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8.59 km

By the side arm

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In this section of the path you follow the course of the side water. Watch out for beaver tracks on the bank!

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8.93 km

Kleine Binn

Lake

17.2 km

Orther Islands

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The Orth Islands are a particularly dynamic habitat. They are located a few hundred meters downstream from the popular Orther Uferhaus.

While the first four islands already rise high out …

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20.7 km

Danube riverbank

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A section of the Great Danube Circuit near Eckartsau leads along the river bank. Water birds such as ducks and seagulls can be observed here.

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24.3 km

Wooden Hedgehog Sculpture

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Great design along the way.

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24.9 km

Eckartsau Castle is located just 24 kilometers from the Vienna city limits, directly on the Danube cycle path and in the middle of the national park. Hidden in a natural idyll, but still easily accessible!

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25.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

2.83 km

2.10 km

Surfaces

11.0 km

8.33 km

3.12 km

2.56 km

346 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 21 May

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Orther Islands – Eckartsau Castle loop from Eckartsau

Eckartsau Trail in the Donau-Auen National Park

Riverscape in Donau-Auen National Park

By the Danube

By the side arm

Orther Islands

Danube riverbank

Wooden Hedgehog Sculpture

Eckartsau Castle

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