DONAUWÖRTH GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Three Hours on the Danube: Wild Water and a Beer Garden Finish in Donauwörth
A 3-hour guided run downstream from above Donauwörth on Europe’s second-largest river — a concise, practical guide to what to expect, what to bring, and how the route flows.
Three Hours on the Danube: Wild Water and a Beer Garden Finish in Donauwörth.
The Alter Donauhafen Tour is a focused, three-hour guided descent on the Danube that threads wild water and calmer, scenic stretches between a start above Donauwörth and the exit at the road bridge by Marxheim. The itinerary moves quickly — you’re carried downstream by the river’s flow, pass the Wörnitz and Lech confluences, tackle the tour’s most challenging water at the old Donauhafen, then finish downstream for a riverside celebration.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Wild water on Europe’s second-largest river
The tour puts you squarely on the Danube where a strong current carries paddlers downstream; the route includes the tour’s most intense stretch at the old Donauhafen before easing into scenic, fast-moving water.
Personal coaching from a world champion
Participants receive guided instruction and personal supervision from a world champion, with complete, up-to-date equipment supplied by the operator for the duration of the tour.
Finish riverside in a Donau beer garden
After the run you have the opportunity to celebrate the achievement with the group at a pleasant beer garden on the banks of the Danube.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
Beginning above Donauwörth, the river takes over immediately: you’re swept downstream, negotiate the wildest section at the old Donauhafen, then settle into faster-but-calmer stretches framed by rural Bavarian landscape until you reach the Marxheim road bridge where the tour ends. The run lasts roughly three hours and is paced to suit both bold beginners and more experienced paddlers.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and what to watch for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour begins at 14:00 and runs for approximately 3 hours.
The operator supplies all necessary, modern equipment plus safety gear (WW-leash and life jacket). If you bring your own material you can reduce the price by €10 with code MATERIAL10.
Latest possible booking time and other logistics should be checked with the operator; there are minimum-participant requirements for the tour to run.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour starts at 14:00 and lasts approximately 3 hours.
What does the tour cost?
The standard price is €39. If you bring your own equipment you receive a €10 reduction by entering the code MATERIAL10 at booking.
Is there a minimum group size?
Yes — the tour requires a minimum of three participants.
What safety equipment is provided?
The operator provides all relevant safety equipment, including a whitewater leash (WW-Leash) and a life jacket, and follows its hygiene concept.
Who leads the tour?
The guided tour includes personal supervision by a world champion and is delivered by the operator Erlebnispunkte.
Can I celebrate after the tour?
Yes — participants have the opportunity to celebrate the run together at a beer garden on the Danube after the tour.