In Eging a.See, you can choose between hikes by the lake, swimming facilities and a cycle route along a former railway line. Leisure activities also include an exercise trail in the spa park. For planning, it helps to consider the specifics: How long would you like to hike, do you want to spend time by the water, or would you prefer to explore by bike? The trails by the lake cover different distances; swimming is subject to seasonal and weather conditions.

Hiking by Eginger See and in Eging

The themed hiking trail “Spurensuche” is a 3.5 km circular route with 20 informative stops. It runs along forest and field paths and, in part, the lakeside promenade through a species-rich mixed forest. Two hiking trails lead directly around Eginger See. In addition to the Spurensuche trail, there is a second route that runs for around 8.5 km around the lake. This gives you two different route lengths to choose from by the lake.

There is also a choice of trails in and around Eging: a total of ten hiking routes range from just under 3 to over 18 km and cater to beginners as well as experienced hikers. This broader range goes beyond the two trails directly by the lake. By comparing the distances, you can choose between a shorter loop, a longer route around the lake and other hiking trails in the municipality.

Swimming facilities and activities by the water

Eginger See has a long sandy beach, a bathing jetty, a swimming island and a sunbathing lawn. Swimming is subject to seasonal and weather conditions; you can also play beach volleyball by the lake. For younger children, there is a heated granite water playground with three paddling and activity pools at different levels. Water slides connect the pools. The facilities therefore include areas for swimming and relaxing, as well as a dedicated water playground for younger children.

You can rent pedal boats and stand-up paddleboards at the lake. Check local operating information for this service before your visit. Together with the hiking trails, these offer different ways to spend time by the water or walk around the lake; be sure to factor in the seasonal and weather-dependent swimming conditions.

Cycling and exercise in the spa park

The approximately 45 km-long Danube-Ilz Cycle Path runs directly through Eging a.See along a former railway line. Unlike the shorter hiking loops by the lake, this is a longer cycling route. Check current route conditions before setting off.

The fitalPARC in Eging’s spa park offers another way to exercise. The slightly elevated path has six platforms with strength-training equipment; five long coordination sections connect them. So, in addition to the routes, Eging also offers individual exercise stations.

Culture in the wider Passau destination

In the wider Passau destination, the Bavarian Forest Museum Village is located in Tittling. On 20 hectares, you can visit more than 100 residential and farm buildings from the Bavarian Forest dating from 1580 to 1890. These include farmhouses, mills, sawmills, smithies, chapels and field monuments. The museum village is also home to Germany’s oldest elementary school, dating from 1666. The museum provides a distinct cultural and historical focus within the Passau destination.

Discover more destinations: Bad Griesbach Im Rottal, Witzmannsberg, Windorf, Pocking, Vilshofen An Der Donau, Beutelsbach, Tiefenbach, Kößlarn.

Go to the overview of the wider destination: Passau.