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Donausteig Stage 3_S05 Wilhering - Linz: „Over the Prinzensteig through the Linzer Gateway"
- culturally interesting
- Multi-day tour
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Tour-Details
Starting place: 4073 Wilhering
Destination: 4020 Linz
duration: 4h 30m
length: 13,2 km
Altitude difference (uphill): 306m
Altitude difference (downhill): 305m
Lowest point: 257m
Highest point: 395m
difficulty: medium
condition: medium
panoramic view: Dreamtour
Paths covering:
Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Hiking trail
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Short description:
The Donausteig-simply fabulous! This stage leads us from Wilhering in the fertile Eferding basin through the forest Donauengtal (valley) of the Linzer gateway to the Linzer basin and Linz. We discover the ancient settlement of Wilhering, one of the most beautiful monasteries of the German-speaking area, the innovative Maximillian fortress, a true capital of culture between history and modernity...
The Donausteig-simply fabulous! This stage leads us from Wilhering in the fertile Eferding basin through the forest Donauengtal (valley) of the Linzer gateway to the Linzer basin and Linz. We discover the ancient settlement of Wilhering, one of the most beautiful monasteries of the German-speaking area, the innovative Maximillian fortress, a true capital of culture between history and modernity...
Quality of experience: ******
Recommended season:
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
Properties:
- Multi-stage route
- Scenic
- Refreshment stops available
- Cultural/historical value
- Geological highlights
- Botanical highlights
- Faunistic highlights
- Insider tip
Seal of approval:
- Quality route according to "Österreichisches Wandergütesiegel"
The dock of the Rollfähre (ferry) in Wilhering is the starting point for this Donausteig-stage. This former Danube bottleneck ...
Starting point: Wilhering - The Donausteig-starting point "Wilhering" Lies directly at the dock for the Donaufähre (ferry) Ottensheim-Wilhering.
Destination: Linz- Main square (Linz has two Donausteig-starting points, however this one lies very central: The Donausteig-starting point for stage „3_S06 Linz-Enns“ is located on the east exit of the Linzer Schlosses (castle); the Donausteig-starting point for the stage „3_N07 Linz-Steyregg“ is located in Urfahr on the danube embankment in front of the Ars-Electronica-Center).
further information:
- Multi-day tour
- Board possible
Accessibility / arrival
Getting there
From Stift Wilhering (abbey) follow the main street approx. 1km north and in the extended left bend branch of to reach the ferry Ottensheim-Wilhering. (Navigation: A-4073 Wilhering, Fähre oder Uferweg). Public Transit
Wilhering can be reach by bus. The bus stop „Wilhering Fähre/Bundesstraße“ is closest to the Donausteig-starting point. A transfer back from Linz to Wilhering is possible by bus. Information on bus timetables online at http://www.ooevv.at .Parking
At the ferry dock there are only a few parking possibilities. The next big parking lot (free of charge), is located at the Stift Wilhering (abbey) (approx. a 20 minute walking distance along the bike path along the main road).
- Suitable for kids (10 - 14 Year)
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
Please get in touch for more information.
Lindengasse 9
4040 Linz
Phone +43 732 7277 - 800
Fax machine +43 732 7277 - 804
E-Mail gemeinde@wilhering.at
Web www.donauregion.at
Web www.linztourismus.at/
http://www.donauregion.at
https://www.linztourismus.at/
https://www.linztourismus.at/
Interactive elevation profile
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Tour-Details
Starting place: 4073 Wilhering
Destination: 4020 Linz
duration: 4h 30m
length: 13,2 km
Altitude difference (uphill): 306m
Altitude difference (downhill): 305m
Lowest point: 257m
Highest point: 395m
difficulty: medium
condition: medium
panoramic view: Dreamtour
Paths covering:
Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Hiking trail
powered by TOURDATA
