Hutthurm: Circular Routes, Cycling Routes and Hotels
Accommodation in Hutthurm
In Hutthurm, several named routes are available for excursions on foot or by bicycle. The town’s history on the Golden Trail is another point of interest.
Circular Routes from Hutthurm
The approximately 7 km Hutthurm–Fuchsmühle–Auretzdorf circular route starts at the car park by the town hall. A longer hiking option is the approximately 14 km circular route from Hutthurm to the Kremplsberg viewpoint and back. It starts at Hutthurm town hall. Along the way, it passes the Dachsberg Chapel and the Dachsberg spring water.
The two routes can be distinguished by their approximate length and destination: the shorter loop is named after FuchsmĂĽhle and Auretzdorf; the longer one leads to the Kremplsberg viewpoint and back. This lets you consider in advance which route you would like to include in your plans. The chapel and spring water are named waypoints on the Kremplsberg circular route.
Cycling and Historic Routes
A 26.5 km Ilz–Danube–Ilz cycling loop is designated for bicycles from Hutthurm. Its length and route differ considerably from the two circular routes described for walking. Trail conditions may vary, so it is advisable to check conditions before setting off.
Kalteneck is the endpoint of the Danube–Ilz Cycle Route and also a hub for cycling tours and hikes between the Bavarian Forest and Passau. This offers another point of reference for the region without conflating it with the routes in Hutthurm: the local circular routes start at the town hall or the car park there; Kalteneck is named as an endpoint and tour hub.
Hutthurm’s history offers another point of interest: the town lay on the historic Golden Trail. This connects planning today’s routes with the name of a historic route. On your trip, you can choose whether to focus on the routes described here or learn more about the town’s history.
More Destinations in the Wider Passau Travel Region
Rivers, forests and thermal spas shape the Passau region within the wider Passau travel destination. The thermal springs in Bad Füssing and Bad Griesbach are widely known. The Danube Cycle Path also runs through the Passau region. Following an inspection, it received a four-star rating from the German Cyclists’ Federation (ADFC); its certification status may change, so check the current status if interested.
The Bavarian Forest Museum Village is located in Tittling. Across 20 hectares, you can visit more than 100 residential and agricultural buildings from the Bavarian Forest, dating from 1580 to 1890. The museum village includes farmhouses, mills, sawmills, smithies, chapels and field monuments. Germany’s oldest elementary school, dating from 1666, is also part of the museum. The variety of buildings and the long time span offer a different focus from the circular routes near Hutthurm.
Another destination in the Passau region is the Haus am Strom Nature Experience Centre. It is located in the narrow Danube valley between Bavaria and Austria, downstream from Untergriesbach; its visitor programme may change. For culture lovers, the Ortenburg Castle cultural programme runs from April to December and includes musical events, cabaret performances, spooky nights at Ortenburg Castle, talks and guided tours. The series of events is organised by the Förderkreis Schloss Ortenburg. Check the dates for the relevant season.
For hiking, the Passau region also features the Granite Experience Hiking Trail around Hauzenberg and the Smuggler’s Trail in the Danube Pearls. These regional trails complement the local loops as further options within the wider Passau travel destination. Together with the museum village, the Haus am Strom and the events programme, they can help you plan the focus of your stay beyond Hutthurm.
Discover more travel destinations: Aldersbach, Tettenweis, Neukirchen Vorm Wald, Bad FĂĽssing, Bad Griesbach Im Rottal, FĂĽrstenzell, Tiefenbach, Wegscheid.
View the wider travel overview: Passau.
