Goldsteig · Stage 22 of 38
Goldsteig S 22 Ruderting – Passau
The final stage of the Goldsteig trail begins in Ruderting and leads to Passau. Following unspoiled forest trails, the route winds over small hills and through stream gorges, across footbridges and along root-covered forest paths, following the former Ilztalbahn railroad route (to be reactivated) down to the Ilz Reservoir. For more information, visit: www.tiefenbach-live.de and www.gemeinde-tiefenbach.de. You can rent a Zille boat there. From the Mausmühle, the nature trail leads down to the Oberilzmühle dam with a swimming area. The next rest stop is the “Zur Triftsperre” inn and guesthouse. The dam piers and the dark log-driving tunnel, which hikers pass through shortly after, bear witness to the dangerous history of log driving. An impressive footbridge zigzags its way to the tunnel. By passing through the tunnel, the Goldsteig takes a shortcut around the Ilz loop and leads along the bend of the Ilz to Hals. Just before Hals, the ruins of Hals Castle sit perched on a mountain. After climbing one final hill, hikers finally reach Veste Oberhaus, a magnificent viewpoint overlooking Passau. The Goldsteig loop comes full circle at this castle’s north gate: this is where the northern and southern routes of the Goldsteig converge.
- Length
- 11.9 km
- Walking time
- approx. 3:45 h
- Ascent
- 259 m
- Descent
- 287 m
Walking time as stated by the operator.
Elevation profile calculated by Fairvisit from official terrain data.
Start
Ruderting
Nearby
Along the way
Finish
Passau
Nearby