Auerbach: Nature Trail, Kneipp Facility and Gunthersteig

Auerbach can be explored through specific nature experiences and trails. The nature trail offers views of the Ohe and an idyllic mixed forest; at the Kneipp facility, with its sensory trail, a table and benches are available for a picnic. The Gunthersteig also passes through the village. These different points of interest can help you plan your holiday days: the landscape and a walk, a break at the Kneipp facility, or the route of a named trail can each take centre stage.

Nature Trail and Winter Walk

The nature trail in Auerbach offers views of the Ohe and an idyllic mixed forest. The waterside views and woodland landscape provide contrasting impressions and give the trail its distinctive character. The nature trail is also particularly suitable for families looking for a weekend walk in winter. If you are planning an outing together at this time of year, it offers a great walking idea with a clear connection to the landscape.

The Gunthersteig through Auerbach

The Gunthersteig runs through Auerbach, Berging, Mapferding and Vorderherberg. There it passes through the parish and continues via Rohrstetten to Rinchnach. The sequence of places shows how the route continues beyond Auerbach. There was also a connection to the GOLDENER STEIG between Passau and Bohemia. The described course of the Gunthersteig and this additional connection form part of a wider network of routes, without needing to be combined into the same sequence of places.

For your planning, this route offers a different perspective from a single walk along the nature trail: the focus here is on several named places and the onward route to Rinchnach. The connection to the GOLDENER STEIG adds a link between Passau and Bohemia that existed in the past.

The Kneipp Facility and Practical Information

A table and benches are available for a picnic at the Kneipp facility, which also has a sensory trail. This makes the facility a convenient place to rest, which you can factor into your day’s plans alongside the sensory trail. There is a hikers’ car park before the entrance to Auerbach; from there, it is about 400 metres to the Kneipp facility and sensory trail. Check local conditions before travelling.

The nature trail and the Kneipp facility offer different highlights: the former features views of the Ohe and a winter walk, while the latter has a sensory trail and a place to enjoy a picnic at the table and benches.

In the wider destination of Deggendorf

The Deggendorf region, part of the wider destination of Deggendorf, stretches from the heights of the Bavarian Forest across the Danube landscape, including the Isar estuary, to the rich colours of the Gäuboden. Elevations range from 200 to 1,150 metres above sea level. This variety of regional landscapes offers a broader perspective on the different scenery found in the destination of Deggendorf.

From the Natternberg castle ruins, the view extends across the Gäuboden and into the Bavarian Forest. The ruins can be reached by footpaths from three sides. The Winzer castle ruins offer a magnificent view of the Danube Valley. The two viewpoints each have their own character: Natternberg looks out over the Gäuboden and the Bavarian Forest, while Winzer overlooks the Danube Valley.

Discover more destinations: Metten, Offenberg, Hengersberg, Lalling, Hunding, Plattling, Grafling, Niederalteich.

Go to the main travel overview: Deggendorf.