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Traun Bike Trail R4

Path number: R4
Starting place: 4810 Gmunden
Destination: 4481 Asten
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Traunradweg R4 in Linz: A group of cyclists travelling along a road in front of old, rusty industrial tanks. The landscape is very green and there are some trees in the area. The sky is blue with white clouds. The cyclists are wearing colourful sportswear and appear to be a group of recreational cyclists.
© brainpark.traunsee
Traunradweg R4 in Linz: A group of cyclists in colourful sportswear ride over a bridge spanning a lake. A historic building with church towers can be seen in the background, surrounded by trees and greenery. The cyclists appear to be on an excursion or cycle tour and are enjoying the surroundings.
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Traun cycle path R4 in Linz: A group of three cyclists, two women and a man, stand on a bridge and observe the river and the surrounding area. They are wearing cycle helmets and colourful sportswear. A riverside promenade and trees can be seen in the background.
© Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Moritz Ablinger
Traunradweg R4 in Linz: An urban landscape with tower blocks, trees and two people standing in front of the water.
Freistädter Straße 119
4041 Linz
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roadblock: Detour
Time period: 01.10.2025 - 01.04.2026

Description: Due to the demolition work, it will be necessary to close the cycle path along the Traun between "Welldorado" and "Alter Traunbücke" (Ascheter Straße/Traungasse) from October.

diversion information: The detour via the neighboring town of Thalheim is via "Museumssteg", "Ascheter Straße" and "Alte Traunbrücke". From next March until April the Traun cycle path R4 should be regularly passable again.

The Traun bike trail is one of the most important north-south routes for cyclists in Upper Austria.

You cycle from the beautiful town hall square in Gmunden am Traunsee along the Traun to the Marienbrücke bridge, then via Laakirchen to Steyrermühl, across the Traun to Ohlsdorf and on to the Traunfall. The route continues towards Stadl-Paura and Lambach with its Benedictine monastery. Via Edt bei Lambach back to the Traun and along the river you continue to Wels. You finally reach your destination in Linz, where the Traun flows into the Danube.

Signposting: R4 (as part of the Upper Austrian state cycle path network)

Opening times of the Ottensheim - Wilhering and Abwinden - Asten power station bridges: open for cyclists 24 hours a day, all year round

Marienbrücke pushing section in Gmunden (short pushing section of approx. 100 meters)
In the area of Laakirchen (or Steyrermühl), the route had to be adapted at short notice due to the existing bridge closure and changed for approx. 300 meters along the main road.
We ask for your understanding!




Path number: R4
Starting place: 4810 Gmunden
Destination: 4481 Asten

duration: 5h 21m
length: 82,8 km
Altitude difference (uphill): 180m
Altitude difference (downhill): 361m

Lowest point: 245m
Highest point: 465m
difficulty: medium
condition: medium
panoramic view: Some Views

Paths covering:
Asphalt, Gravel

Starting point: Gmunden - Traun bridge
Destination: Junction with Danube bike trail at Abwinden/Asten.

further information:
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Accessibility / arrival

By car:
A1 highway Vienna - Salzburg - exit Steyrermühl B 144 towards Gmunden or Regau B 145 towards Gmunden for 7 km. Access from motorway also possible from Lindach and Vorchdorf exits.
From Germany via Passau on A 8 to Wels intersection, continue on the A8 south until Voralpenkreuz intersection, then take A1 towards Salzburg to the exits noted above.

By train:
Main Western line (No. 100.) Salzburg - Vienna changing at Attnang / Puchheim, take the Salzkammergut line (No. 170.) to Gmunden station.
From Germany via Passau to Wels, change in the direction Attnang / Puchheim taking the Salzkammergut line (No. 170) to Gmunden station.
From Graz Selzthal and Stainich Irdning to Gmunden.

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  • Suitable for single travelers
  • Suitable for families
Most economical season
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn

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Traun Bike Trail R4
Oberösterreich Tourismus Information
Freistädter Straße 119
4041 Linz

Phone +43 732 221022
Fax machine +43 732 7277 - 701
E-Mail info@oberoesterreich.at
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