The Donauberglandweg is signposted and marked throughout in both directions according to the quality criteria of the German Hiking Association. Yellow signposts indicate the next destinations and distances. Along the way, the route is marked with its own signpost (green-blue circle)

A hiking map is not absolutely necessary, as the Donauberglandweg is marked as a certified “untravelled” quality trail. A map can be helpful to get from your overnight accommodation to the start of the next stage. However, the access routes are described in detail in the pocket guide “Der Donauberglandweg”. Small hiking maps for the individual stages can also be found in the brochure.

If you still feel safer with a map, we recommend the following editions available in bookshops:

• Leisure maps 507 (Upper Danube Nature Park No. 1, Villingen-Schwenningen, ISBN 978-3-89021-600-3) and 526 (Upper Danube Nature Park No. 2, Sigmaringen, ISBN 978-3-89021-619-6), in a double pack, scale 1:50 000
• KOMPASS hiking map781, Upper Danube Nature Park – Albstadt – Tuttlingen – Sigmaringen
  (folded), hiking map with active guide and cycle routes. GPS-accurate. 1:50 000, weatherproof, tearproof
  ISBN/EAN: 9783850269025

In principle, yes, because it is perfectly signposted in both directions. For dramaturgical reasons, however, we recommend walking from the Albtrauf in the north to the Danube valley in the south.

It is generally safer to book accommodation in advance and not on the day of the hike. On particularly busy long weekends (with bridging days) there may be bottlenecks. Booking in advance also gives you more choice when it comes to finding suitable accommodation.

Unfortunately, no. There are no campsites along the Donauberglandweg.
Motorhome sites near the trail are located in Gosheim and Beuron.

The Donauberglandweg is best accessible between May and October, and in good weather until mid-November. From November to April, the trail is closed for the winter, i.e. it is not maintained. The purpose of the winter break is to maintain the trail as well as possible and to protect nature. In addition, some sections are difficult to walk on in the wet season. There is a risk of slipping on the steep, rocky and natural sections and the path cannot be cleared in snow and ice.

In some accommodation establishments it is permitted to bring dogs. This is marked with a pictogram in our host directory. Nevertheless, it is advisable to ask again when booking to be on the safe side, especially if it is a large dog.
In Baden-Württemberg there is no leash requirement, provided that you have your dog safely under control and can easily call him back if necessary. Nevertheless, we ask that you keep your dog on a lead when you meet other people, especially children, as well as wild animals.

No. The Donauberglandweg is a hiking trail that has many narrow, natural sections. This can lead to conflicts with hikers. In addition, the 2-metre rule applies in Baden-Württemberg, which prohibits cycling on paths less than two meters wide.

The stage lengths, including access routes to/from stops and/or overnight accommodation, are between approx. 14.5 and 22.9 km. There are usually a few meters of altitude to overcome, and
surefootedness is definitely required. You should bring some stamina with you, especially if you walk all 4 stages on 4 consecutive days.

Even children who enjoy walking and are used to hiking can manage the Donauberglandweg. There are plenty of places to rest and barbecue along the way where you can enjoy a break.

If you don’t want a new accommodation every day, you can also reach the individual stages daily by public transport. Information on how to reach the starting points can be found at www.bahn.de and at www.mein-move.de (regional bus services), or at www.efa-bw.de.

From the destination in Beuron, trains leave for Tuttlingen approximately every hour. There you have a connection to the train to Aldingen. If necessary, take the 220 bus from Aldingen to Gosheim, depending on where you have parked your car.

The return journey by public transport to the starting point in Gosheim takes approx. 2 hours and is only possible until shortly before 6 pm. We therefore recommend leaving the car in Aldingen on arrival and taking the bus to the starting point in Gosheim on the first day of the hike. The return journey to the end point of the Donaubergland Trail in Beuron is then shorter and also possible until shortly before 8 pm.

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