--- title: A7 circular route from Spattendorf via Lindach and Aich url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430006863/a7-circular-route-from-spattendorf-via-lindach-and-aich.html" description: "This hike begins in the centre of Spattendorf. After the tobacconist's, the path turns towards the \"Maria im Föhrenwald\" chapel. Resting benches invite you to contemplate the area for a while and hold a prayer. You then reach the village of Lindach via forest and field paths. A few minutes later you reach the Luegstetten forest. Now the real pleasure hiking in the high forest begins. The \"stoanige\" landscape of the Mühlviertel can be seen at every turn on this circular hiking trail. After a short time, you reach the Luegstetten farm track, where the route continues towards Aich. On hot days, the Bürstenbach stream cools you down and provides pleasant refreshment.Finally, you leave the village of Aich behind you and walk back to the starting point on the tarmac road." date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # A7 circular route from Spattendorf via Lindach and Aich A7 circular route from Spattendorf via Lindach and Aich ========================================================= **Path number:** A7 **Starting place:** 4211 Alberndorf in der Riedmark **Destination:** 4211 Alberndorf in der Riedmark ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/245146/87C1518EBF07FD48077A74FAE3955DEBC0477B23E2C4459955D0E392EB8D0CB3/blick-auf-spattendorf.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/246420/AF1450ABDBE5B46771624CF326CF8CD62207DA62C83077D3546B50E5EE34F580/ausblick-von-spattendorf-richtung-alberndorf-proeselsdorf-und-loitzendorf.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/246421/E7302376AA616381D148D3B580504C3873ED7884C67B7F0AA9E7F9BC8FD8C721/weg-zur-kapelle-maria-im-foehrenwald.jpg) © Open copyright © Hanno Strigl Close copyright [ ![View of Spattendorf](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/245146/87C1518EBF07FD48077A74FAE3955DEBC0477B23E2C4459955D0E392EB8D0CB3/blick-auf-spattendorf.jpg "© Hanno Strigl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/245146/87C1518EBF07FD48077A74FAE3955DEBC0477B23E2C4459955D0E392EB8D0CB3/blick-auf-spattendorf.jpg) © Open copyright © Tanja Mittermair Close copyright [ ![View from Spattendorf towards Alberndorf, Pröselsdorf and Loitzendorf](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/246420/AF1450ABDBE5B46771624CF326CF8CD62207DA62C83077D3546B50E5EE34F580/ausblick-von-spattendorf-richtung-alberndorf-proeselsdorf-und-loitzendorf.jpg "© Tanja Mittermair") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/246420/AF1450ABDBE5B46771624CF326CF8CD62207DA62C83077D3546B50E5EE34F580/ausblick-von-spattendorf-richtung-alberndorf-proeselsdorf-und-loitzendorf.jpg) © Open copyright © Tanja Mittermair Close copyright [ ![Path to the Maria im Föhrenwald chapel](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/246421/E7302376AA616381D148D3B580504C3873ED7884C67B7F0AA9E7F9BC8FD8C721/weg-zur-kapelle-maria-im-foehrenwald.jpg "© Tanja Mittermair") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/246421/E7302376AA616381D148D3B580504C3873ED7884C67B7F0AA9E7F9BC8FD8C721/weg-zur-kapelle-maria-im-foehrenwald.jpg) © Open copyright © Tanja Mittermair Close copyright [ ![Section in the forest](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/246422/7D817C562468B79DEB2EA16C878CF042B682BD6B7C121AB12E955D4A9F587E90/abschnitt-im-wald.jpg "© Tanja Mittermair") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/246422/7D817C562468B79DEB2EA16C878CF042B682BD6B7C121AB12E955D4A9F587E90/abschnitt-im-wald.jpg) © Open copyright © Tanja Mittermair Close copyright [ ![View towards Gallneukirchen and Alpenblick](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/246423/B0C22EC35CC16322EB5E21F8739E2D5333B1297266FFD090F511AA65FC66C8A0/aussicht-richtung-gallneukirchen-und-alpenblick.jpg "© Tanja Mittermair") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/246423/B0C22EC35CC16322EB5E21F8739E2D5333B1297266FFD090F511AA65FC66C8A0/aussicht-richtung-gallneukirchen-und-alpenblick.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Circular route ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:aihfHyk`wA~@Fj@Hz@Nr@PHo@Ha@LYNURYDqAHmAFe@Rw@V{@^{@HY@U?c@AMOi@[cA@aB@@?ORc@Ba@F[Na@\y@h@i@P[RQPk@@[?MDTV\j@Pz@Bd@C\JXd@ZdBb@]Vo@bAiCl@oAlBcLv@w@jAeAd@k@HEa@iFQiA[wAm@iCk@gBoBqDg@gAUeAIs@C_B?C??X_BdA}DyBgEi@o@kCuBa@k@Uc@Iu@?iBAk@E[EUOa@S]m@e@k@WmBW{AA??K?w@QW@gBhBe@\}@\cAP[TY^c@nBk@~AeBLk@^mDrAaAWaAy@oAy@QIaAIa@HcCrAWXc@n@[ROBG|@o@bGa@tCMl@_ArC_@hBOXs@~@]l@YbA??Kh@Ef@E~A@\n@lEHvA@xAI`F?tCE|@g@~ASXc@Vg@Na@HaAHGJIXvCrBlDjD??x@x@JFNB\CJGz@iAPIPClEDLDTJNNVn@dA`E\hBr@`GH\Rd@`@^fHxClCv@JRJCX@hAVVB&server=meta.tourdata.at) This hike begins in the centre of Spattendorf. After the tobacconist's, the path turns towards the "Maria im Föhrenwald" chapel. Resting benches invite you to contemplate the area for a while and hold a prayer. You then reach the village of Lindach via forest and field paths. A few minutes later you reach the Luegstetten forest. Now the real pleasure hiking in the high forest begins. The "stoanige" landscape of the Mühlviertel can be seen at every turn on this circular hiking trail. After a short time, you reach the Luegstetten farm track, where the route continues towards Aich. On hot days, the Bürstenbach stream cools you down and provides pleasant refreshment. Finally, you leave the village of Aich behind you and walk back to the starting point on the tarmac road. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** A7 **Starting place:** 4211 Alberndorf in der Riedmark **Destination:** 4211 Alberndorf in der Riedmark **duration:** 1h 29m **length:** 5,4 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 98m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 88m **Lowest point:** 426m **Highest point:** 517m **difficulty:** very easy **condition:** very easy **panoramic view:** Individual Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Street, Hiking trail, Other **Starting point:** Spattendorf **Destination:** Spattendorf **further information:** - Circular route - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile A7 circular route from Spattendorf via Lindach and Aich](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430006863&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile A7 circular route from Spattendorf via Lindach and Aich](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430006863&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "A7 circular route from Spattendorf via Lindach and Aich") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**### How to get there by car: From Linz, take the A7 motorway to the "Gallneukirchen" exit Follow the road through Gallneukirchen After the one-way street, turn diagonally left towards "Alberndorf" Follow the road for approx. 3 km; after the "Spattendorf" sign, there is a zebra crossing, where you will find Gasthaus Grubauer. The start of the hiking trail is at Gasthaus Grubauer, where there are also parking facilities. ### Travelling by bus: From Linz via Gallneukirchen (you may need to change buses) to "Spattendorf Ortsmitte" The bus stop is right next to Gasthaus Grubauer. [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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