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Passau Scavenger Hunt: Passau’s Painted Paths

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Get ready for a Passau scavenger hunt adventure through the heart of Dreiflüssestadt! Explore downtown and the city center, solve riddles, complete missions and challenges, and discover landmarks like Veste Oberhaus and Lamberg Palais. The hunt is interactive, flexible, competitive, and perfect for sightseeing with friends or family.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Passau. This top rated Passau Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.26 miles and has 8 stops.

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Activity Info: Passau’s Painted Paths

Passau—known as Dreiflüssestadt or Three Rivers City—is where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz meet. It's Baroque streets, historic Old Town Hall, and Veste Oberhaus fortress make it a true gem of Bavaria. The city is also called Bayerisches Venedig for it's scenic waterways. On your walking tour scavenger hunt adventure in Passauer Altstadt, you will crack riddles at the Wittelsbach Fountain, snap photos by Schaiblingsturm’s medieval walls, and tackle teamwork challenges near Monument to King Maximilian I Joseph. Expect fun trivia missions that reveal secrets of Domstadt Passau. Whether you are from Universität Passau or visiting Donaustadt for the first time, this hunt is a fresh way to see local art and hidden corners. Locals rediscover favorite spots while visitors unlock new perspectives on every challenge.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Lamberg Palais

This stop on the Passau Scavenger Hunt adventure invites you to explore the heart of Dreiflüssestadt. Solve riddles, discover quirky local trivia, and snap photos with your team as you uncover hidden gems in the Passauer Altstadt.

Monument to King Maximilian I Joseph

Your scavenger hunt adventure winds through Bayerisches Venedig, where missions lead to colorful facades and artful corners. Expect lots of fun, city tours, and local trivia that even seasoned Passau explorers might miss.

Wittelsbach Fountain

In Innstadt, teamwork is key as you tackle challenges inspired by local legends. This scavenger hunt spot offers photo ops, hidden gems, and plenty of opportunities to test your knowledge of Passau’s riverside history.

Old Town Hall

Discover the vibrant spirit of Universität Passau during your scavenger hunt adventure. Solve clues around campus landmarks and enjoy lots of fun while uncovering student secrets known only to locals.

St Stephens Cathedral

The Veste Oberhaus stop brings you face-to-face with centuries-old fortifications. Snap photos against dramatic walls and unravel riddles tied to this iconic landmark—an essential highlight on any Passau Scavenger Hunt.

Schaiblingsturm

Wander through Donaustadt’s riverside paths where each mission reveals scenic art installations or historic sites. The scavenger hunt here is full of surprises—watch for playful sculptures tucked away from busy routes.

Alte Stadtmauer

Barockstadt’s ornate exteriors set the stage for creative missions on your scavenger hunt adventure. Look up for intricate facades—local lore says one building hides a secret symbol only sharp-eyed visitors spot.

Veste Oberhaus Fortress

Passauer Altstadt charms teams with winding lanes perfect for photo challenges. Each clue leads deeper into neighborhood history—locals say some cobblestones have witnessed more than 500 years of city life.

How the Passau Scavenger Hunt works

Start your Passau Scavenger Hunt with just your phone—no reservations needed! Use our app to solve riddles, take photos at iconic spots like Alte Stadtmauer or Veste Oberhaus Fortress, compete on leaderboards and uncover hidden gems as you explore downtown.

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Map of scavenger hunt walking tour for Passau’s Painted Paths

More details

Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: Passau, Germany

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 2.03 KM (1.26 Mi)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Passau’s Painted Paths

The Passau scavaHunt is made for group outings—birthdays in downtown Passau? Bachelorette party by the river? Epic weekend team bonding at Veste Oberhaus? Absolutely! Customizable missions let you pick team roles and pacing so everyone gets in on the fun. Whether it is date night or a big celebration with friends from Universität Passau or beyond—expect laughs, unique teamwork challenges across city center icons like Lamberg Palais and more!

Earn The Passau Scavenger Hunt High Score

Ready to show off your skills? On the Passau Scavenger Hunt leaderboard each teammate takes on photo challenges at Schaiblingsturm or trivia about Wittelsbach Fountain. Work together to solve riddles around Old Town Hall—the more points you earn as a team during the hunt through downtown’s best sights, the closer you get to ultimate bragging rights in Dreiflüssestadt!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2460
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2357
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2107

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Reviews for Passau Scavenger Hunt: Passau’s Painted Paths

5 star reviews

Looking for things to do in the City of Bishops This scavenger hunt with ScavengerHunt.com took us to cool spots like Alte Stadtmauer and Monument to King Maximilian I Joseph

Mira Langley

5 star reviews

Exploring lively Downtown on this Passau Scavenger Hunt was such a memorable walking tour We found hidden gems like Lamberg Palais and snapped lots of fun photos together

Ruben Kingston

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If you want an outdoor activity around central Passau this is it Loved walking by St Stephens Cathedral solving puzzles at Schaiblingsturm and learning quirky facts along the way

Elsie Roberts

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My partner and I tried the Downtown scavenger hunt for a date idea The challenges near Veste Oberhaus Fortress made us laugh Great bonding adventure in the City of Three Rivers

Leo Tate

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The Passau Scavenger Hunt was a hit with my family We explored Old Town Hall and the Wittelsbach Fountain in the Three Rivers City and had so much fun together

Clara Benson

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If you are looking for things to do in downtown, this walking tour is perfect. The app made it so easy to find hidden gems like Schaiblingsturm and learn quirky facts along the way.

Celia Winslow

5 star reviews

As tourists in River City we found the Passau Scavenger Hunt a fun way to see points of interest like Alte Stadtmauer and Monument to King Maximilian I Joseph while discovering local history.

Damien Sutterfield

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The hunt through downtown Passau was an awesome outdoor activity. Climbing up near Veste Oberhaus Fortress made for great views while tackling creative challenges together.

Ivy McAllister

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Took my partner for a date around Stone Town and we loved solving riddles by Wittelsbach Fountain and St Stephens Cathedral on this unique outdoor adventure.

Russell Graham

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My family and I had a blast on the Passau Scavenger Hunt with ScavengerHunt.com exploring Lamberg Palais and Old Town Hall. Downtown was full of surprises for us.

Monica Kendall

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The Passau Scavenger Hunt was such a fun thing to do in River City. Walking tours like this let you see hidden gems like Lamberg Palais as you solve puzzles with friends.

Jonas Kendall

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I loved how the hunt took us through all the highlights of Old Town. From the Old Town Hall to Veste Oberhaus Fortress, every stop shared bits of Passau's story.

Clara Vaughn

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If you are searching for outdoor activities in Downtown, this scavenger hunt is a must. Discovering places like Schaiblingsturm turned our afternoon into an epic adventure.

Elliot Barker

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The Downtown adventure was perfect for our date in Little Venice. Solving riddles near the Wittelsbach Fountain made it memorable and fun, especially with teamwork.

Heather Sawyer

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My family and I had a blast exploring the heart of Three Rivers Town on the Passau Scavenger Hunt. The clues around St Stephens Cathedral were a hit with everyone.

Morgan Griffin

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If you are looking for things to do in Bavarian Venice, try the Passau Scavenger Hunt. Solving puzzles near Veste Oberhaus Fortress became my favorite memory as a tourist.

Felix Rowe

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Passau locals call this corner of Bavaria the City of Three Rivers and this walking tour revealed hidden gems like Alte Stadtmauer and Monument to King Maximilian Joseph.

Serena Darby

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Nothing beats an outdoor adventure like the Downtown Passau Scavenger Hunt. We loved navigating missions from Schaiblingsturm to the fortress with friends.

Ewan Carroll

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We called it a perfect Pop Art walk in Little Venice. The Passau Scavenger Hunt made our date so memorable, especially at Lamberg Palais and St Stephens Cathedral.

Lucinda Harper

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Exploring Downtown Passau with ScavengerHunt.com was a highlight for my family. Wittelsbach Fountain and the Old Town Hall were fun stops for all ages.

Miles Benson

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If you are looking for things to do in Passau, this hunt is perfect. The ScavengerHunt.com app helped us explore points of interest from Alte Stadtmauer to the Old Town Hall.

Tessa Griffin

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Our family enjoyed this adventure through lively River City. The Veste Oberhaus Fortress and Monument to King Maximilian Joseph made it educational for kids too.

Cameron Porter

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The Passau Scavenger Hunt was such a fun outdoor activity. Discovering hidden gems like Wittelsbach Fountain made Downtown feel vibrant and full of history.

Serena Langley

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My partner and I had a blast exploring Lively Downtown on our date. Solving riddles at St Stephens Cathedral made this an unforgettable walking tour experience.

Micah Holland

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Loved the Passau Scavenger Hunt in Old Town. Schaiblingsturm and the Lamberg Palais were highlights. Great thing to do with friends or family in River City.

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