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Hike the Passau Hills — Take in Passau’s sublimesetting at the confluence of three rivers from the best vantage points in the city. Begin your exploration on Mariahilf Hill, named after the pilgrimage church above the Inn River. According to legend, Habsburg Emperor Leopold I prayed to St. Mary to lift the Ottoman siege of Vienna until the enemy armies withdrew. In the wake of this miracle, pilgrims flocked to the simple church, a tradition that continues today. Hike down the hill and cross the Inn to explore the ancient bishop’s see before venturing to the left bank of the Danube River, where you will climb to Veste Oberhaus. This mighty fortress perched atop St. George’s Hill, a promontory between the Ilz and Danube Rivers, affords spectacular views over the city and its surroundings. Visit the museum inside the fortress, which chronicles its six centuries of history along with that of the city and the wider region.
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