Hikes in Linz, Kirchschlag and Ansfelden

Discover the most beautiful places, viewpoints and hidden gems in the Linz, Ansfelden and Kirchschlag region on foot with a "local". Markus Leonhartsberger, a certified hiking guide, has worked out 10 tours in his home region that are worth "hiking". 

Tours in Linz

• Center Linz West: From Linz's main square, the route takes you to the castle, up the Freinberg to St. Mary's Cathedral and back to the main square. You will be rewarded with views of Linz and the Danube valley. Length: approx. 5 km, approx. 180 vertical meters, duration: approx. 2.5 hours
  
  
• Quiet side of Linz: This varied tour starts on the Freinberg and leads past the Stupa (Buddhist monument) and the soccer stadium via the Botanical Garden to the city center. Length: approx. 5.5 km, hardly any ascent, duration, approx. 2.5-3 hours
  
  
• Linz from top to bottom: Ride on the Pöstlingbergbahn up Linz's local mountain, tour with views of the city and the Danube, walk via the zoo, the Anton Bruckner Private University and the Alt-Urfahr Donaustrand to the main square. length: approx. 6 km, no ascent, duration 2.5 hours
  
  
• Lively Linz: Through the green Urfahr - from Heilhamer Park via Gründberg to St. Magdalena. Length, approx. 5.5 km, approx. 130 vertical meters, duration: approx. 2.5 hours
  
  
• Trade route, knowledge trail, recreation area. On foot along the horse-drawn railroad line through the university grounds to the Pleschingersee lake. Length: approx. 7 km, hardly any ascent, duration approx. 2.5 hours
  
  
• Linz is green! A primeval forest in a big city with several lakes. Start at the Solar City in the south of Linz. The route takes you to the small and large Weikerlsee lakes, through the Traun-Danube wetlands to the Pichlinger See lake. Worth living! Length: 7 km, flat terrain, duration approx. 2.5-3 hours

Tours in Kirchschlag

• Views and far-reaching vistas! From Kirchschlag near Linz via the Gisela Warte to Lichtenberg. Length approx. 7 km, approx. 80 vertical meters, duration: 3.5 hours
  
  
• Across Kirchschlag. Beautiful views guaranteed. Nature, relaxation and more. And a castle is not to be missed. Length: approx. 8 km, approx. 150 vertical meters, duration approx. 4 hours

Tours in Ansfelden

• Close to the city and country flair! Hike to Pichlingersee with the city of Linz in view. The start is in the center of Ansfelden. Length: approx. 10 km, slight ascent, duration 3.5-4 hours
  
  
• Ansfelden, Bruckner, St. Florian Abbey! Along the symphony trail from Anton Bruckner's birthplace to his burial place. Soundful moments of surprise included. Length: approx. 9 km, slight ascent, duration: approx. 3.5-4 hours

The routes of all tours have been deliberately chosen to be easy, so that almost any man or woman can take part. The tours can be booked individually or in combination. Each tour offers a variety of stops with surprising moments.

These tours can be booked all year round.

Detailed information on all hiking routes and how to book the tours can be found HERE.