Discover Luftenberg an der Donau

Luftenberg an der Donau combines a prominent elevation above the Danube with water activities, hiking trails, and a surprisingly deep history. The Luftenberg drops steeply towards the Danube plain on three sides, while its summit is wooded. Those planning a trip between nature and culture will find a variety of ideas here for active days, excursions by the water, and historical discoveries.

Nature and water around the Luftenberg

A particular attraction is Lake Ausee Hohenlohe. The 23-hectare bathing lake lies amid the Danube floodplains and offers several ways to spend a day by the water. Ausee has two water-ski and wakeboard lifts as well as an aquapark. You can also rent pedal boats and SUPs for either half an hour or a full hour.

When arriving by car or bicycle, the main access road to Ausee leads over the bridge across the Mitterwasser. On the Danube side, there is also an entrance for cyclists and pedestrians at the VELOKI kiosk. The bathing regulations stipulate that, for hygiene reasons, guests must shower before entering the lake each time. This rule should be taken into account when practically planning a day of swimming.

Hiking, cycling and walks

In Luftenberg, both the Danube Höhenwanderweg long-distance hiking trail and the Danube cycle path are designated options for hiking and cycling. This allows you to plan your outing according to your preferred pace and focus without having to commit to just one type of experience. Around Ausee, the digital local map of the market town identifies the Ausee Circuit as a 10.00-kilometre hiking trail.

The numerous gravel and sand biotopes along the shore of the Abwinden-Asten Danube power plant offer another type of landscape. They are suitable for extended walks and complement the paths around the wooded Luftenberg summit with a section shaped more strongly by the Danube.

Castle, Meierhof and traces of the past

The history of the Luftenberg goes back a long way. Its summit was already used in prehistoric times, around 4000 BC, for cult and refuge purposes. In 1890, a Bronze Age hoard was also discovered on the summit of the Luftenberg, located on the Danube in the Perg district. These two references make the ridge interesting for visitors who enjoy connecting landscapes with historical questions.

From a later period comes the report that the then owner of Luftenberg established a school for the noble sons of the surrounding area at the small castle in 1542. Today, only a few sparse remains of the once-mighty castle walls survive. The Luftenberg Meierhof provides another historical connection: its core structure dates from the second half of the 16th century, and the building is a protected monument. The lovingly restored historic Meierhof houses the clubhouse of Golf Club Linz – Luftenberg; the golf course has 18 holes and is set in an attractive landscape.

Which accommodation suits your travel plans?

Luftenberg an der Donau is a suitable destination for travellers who want to spend their days in different ways: a day of swimming at Ausee, a 10.00-kilometre circuit, a cycling tour on the designated Danube cycle path, or an excursion to the historical traces on the summit. Those mainly planning water activities should include the access route and Ausee's bathing regulations in their daily itinerary. For visitors interested in culture, the castle ruins, Bronze Age hoard, and Meierhof offer distinct topics to explore. It is best to choose suitable accommodation according to the focus of your trip and the places you would like to explore.

More places for your search

If you would like to compare other destination ideas in addition to Luftenberg an der Donau, you can find Wansch, Rechberg, Sankt Georgen Am Walde, Münzbach, Perg, Saxen, Sankt Nikola An Der Donau and Mitterkirchen Im Machland here.

To the higher-level travel overview: Perg.