One of the most beautiful river landscapes in Austria is the Danube Valley, characterized by its dramatic gorges and expansive basin landscapes, medieval towns, renowned monasteries, historic castles, and picturesque ruins. The Danube Trail runs along the Upper Austrian section of the Danube from Passau through Linz to Grein, promising impressive nature and cultural experiences. The Rother hiking guide for the Danube Trail presents all stages of the more than 450-kilometer long long-distance hiking trail, both north and south of the river, as well as numerous variants and additional loops: hiking paths from various communities have been connected to the Danube Trail, offering long-distance hikers a variety of combination options. For day hikers, these routes provide attractive tour possibilities. All essential information and precise route descriptions are available for each stage.