Donausteig stage 1_S04 Schlögen - Aschach: "From the Schlögener Schlinge into the Eferding Basin"

From the Donausteig starting point "Schlögen" we walk a few meters toward the Danube at the parking lot, then a gravel driveway leads uphill on the right, which shortly afterwards plunges into the steep hillside forest. High up in the Danube slopes, a hiking trail finally turns sharply right to the Donausteig rest area "Schlögener Blick". From there we reach in a left curve over a ridge to the Red Cross at the edge of the hillside forest. Now begins the rolling cultural landscape of the Sauwald high plateau. The left driveway leads through a short forest section to a crossroads (Ciconia panel "Hedges and tree rows ...") shortly before Linetshub. Over the right meadow path, it goes on here to an asphalt road, which we then follow to the right to the next intersection (Wohlfahrtnerhof). There shortly left and then immediately right again. The asphalt road quickly becomes a field path. Initially over meadows, later through forest, we hike down to the Fuchsbach, cross it, and walk uphill again on the opposite slope. At the birch with bench on the right. In a left curve, we reach the Roman road (asphalt road), which takes us right to the municipal depot (on the left side) in Haibach. From here, we reach the parish church, the town center of Haibach, straight ahead. The Donausteig runs through the community. After the town center, we turn right at the fork and after about 130 m turn left onto Reith. After about 450 m, a field path branches off to the right, from which we later turn left onto Hinterberg. Here we go straight ahead to the district road, on which we remain for 250 m. Turning left leads a path into the forest and down from the Danube slopes. On the asphalt road "Haibach-Haizing" left, past the farm until after about 300 m a field path branches off to the left. Soon we hike gently up and down over meadow paths along the edge of the forest. At a farmstead, we come across a cart track that leads us through a short forest section to Hinteraigen. There, cross the intersection straight ahead. Now the asphalt road leads uphill. After a farm and a short forest section, there is a larger intersection on the ridge. From here, a short detour to the left takes us to the chapel of Dorf. However, the Donausteig turns right and leads to our last hill. From there, follow the asphalt road for about 2 km straight downhill, past the most tavern Arthofer Gut and the fire station Oed in Bergen. At the last farm before the forest, continue downhill to the right on the gravel road. After a forest section (high-voltage line), we reach an asphalt road in a forest clearing. Turn left here. Again through the forest, turn right at the next intersection. A side road now leads through Vornholz, past the inn Fadingerstüberl, to Kellnering, where we turn left. With a right curve, the road bypasses two houses (swimming pool) and then leads straight uphill. At the end of the following right curve, we go straight on the hollow path. At first slightly uphill, we reach over meadows, fields, and a short forest section the asphalt road "Am Kobl". Turn right downhill there. At the next intersection, continue right and finally, at the next opportunity (Brunnengasse), turn left down to the Danube promenade. Now we stand in the center of Aschach. From here, we come right along the Danube to the Donausteig starting point "Aschach".

To help you with orientation, the Donausteig has been equipped with its own orientation system - the description can be found here .

Schlögen can be reached by bus. A return transfer from Aschach is also possible by bus. Information about the schedules can be found at http://www.ooevv.at .

WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH
Lindengasse 9
4040 Linz, Austria
Tel. +43(0)732/7277-800
Fax. +43(0)732/7277-804
info@donausteig.com

Tourism Association Haibach ob der Donau
4083 Haibach 40
Tel.: +43(0)72798235
Fax: +43(0)7279/8235-16
haibach@oberoesterreich.at
www.haibach-donau.at

Tourism Association Aschach
4082 Aschach a. d. Donau
Tel: +43(0)664/4082 200
tourismus@aschach.at
www.aschach.at

The Danube market Aschach is a true treasure chest – be sure to plan enough time for a visit! Also visit the barrier-free cultural hiking trail in Aschach and learn more about the history of the Danube market. A short detour to the town center of Haibach is also worthwhile. Explorations with a pleasurable stop! This route passes directly by the following culinary partner:
Donautaler Mostkellerei
Riverresort Donauschlinge