--- title: Planet Trail url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007383/planet-trail.html" description: The Planet Trail at the banks of the river Traun is a special educational trail. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Planet Trail Planet Trail ============== **Starting place:** 4600 Wels **Destination:** 4600 Wels ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/247662/315911E9D8DB457DCB3B997592FAD07A5102FA248A5486ED2E05396769C6AE9A/ceres.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/247663/519F5A0AF409AB0461B905FF6B7D4073A3F1C1705E7E99B68B16D0CADC842ED1/merkur.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/247664/BDC65076A3A3313F145CBE56A61C1F484C06572FFB84C7D5CC16B6FB820EB7D6/sonne-vor-traunbruecke.jpg) [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/247662/315911E9D8DB457DCB3B997592FAD07A5102FA248A5486ED2E05396769C6AE9A/ceres.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/247662/315911E9D8DB457DCB3B997592FAD07A5102FA248A5486ED2E05396769C6AE9A/ceres.jpg) [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/247663/519F5A0AF409AB0461B905FF6B7D4073A3F1C1705E7E99B68B16D0CADC842ED1/merkur.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/247663/519F5A0AF409AB0461B905FF6B7D4073A3F1C1705E7E99B68B16D0CADC842ED1/merkur.jpg) [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/247664/BDC65076A3A3313F145CBE56A61C1F484C06572FFB84C7D5CC16B6FB820EB7D6/sonne-vor-traunbruecke.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/247664/BDC65076A3A3313F145CBE56A61C1F484C06572FFB84C7D5CC16B6FB820EB7D6/sonne-vor-traunbruecke.jpg) [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/247665/BED0F902FBDC8DF1799903A15842F88FA4B2FB0F43ECEDF7C7F7AF44412E06A7/neptun.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/247665/BED0F902FBDC8DF1799903A15842F88FA4B2FB0F43ECEDF7C7F7AF44412E06A7/neptun.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. pets allowed Circular route Stadtplatz 44 4600 Wels [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stadtplatz%2044%2C%204600%20Wels "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Stadtplatz%2044%2C%204600%20Wels "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:av|dHa~ttAFYKiAIoAGqAGqAAgF?}@@aI?[AUF}@@aAIk@CaAAqAB}B@qWGgEAmAMsCGa@COOiC[gCYyA{@yDsEkQ}AuFyAaF[eAkB{GwF}Tw@aDiGiVuAiFcAeDoAwDgBoEyB}EqB_EOQm@aAIc@gKuR_FaJcEoFiA_CgAmCk@qCc@sCSsBO{BCiA?}BB_BXeLJgGD}HIiDYgDUyBMQQ_AM_@IKJENa@Je@K_CGwEGkB&server=meta.tourdata.at) The Planet Trail at the banks of the river Traun is a special educational trail. The “WRG of the Franciscan Wels” (a secondary education school with emphasis on economy and science) is dynamic when it comes to social and cultural activities. After extensive planning and broad preparatory work, the students realized a new project. The so-called "Planet Path" was conceived with the aim of illustrating the charm of the unimaginable distances and magnitudes in our solar system: The exhibition is a permanent installation, extending along the north bank of the river from the old Traun Bridge in Wels, all the way to the water power station in Marchtrenk. On the existing cycle and hiking trail along the river Traun, nine weatherproof showcases were mounted in relation to the distances of the heavenly bodies of our solar system. In the showcases, there are true-to-scale representations of the planets. The starting point and destination point is an artistically designed sun-disc at the old Traun Bridge. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4600 Wels **Destination:** 4600 Wels **duration:** 1h 12m **length:** 6,0 km **Altitude difference (downhill):** 11m **Lowest point:** 301m **Highest point:** 312m **difficulty:** very easy **condition:** very easy **panoramic view:** Individual Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt **further information:** - Circular route [ ![Altitude profile Planet Trail](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430007383&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Planet Trail](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430007383&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Planet Trail") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- Traunuferstraße, Innere Stadt, Pernau, Wels, Oberösterreich, 4600, Austria Mautstraße, Au an der Traun, Marchtrenk, Wels-Land, Oberösterreich, 4614, Austria 1. 2. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**for free [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for pushchairs - Pets allowed - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter - Deep winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Planet Trail** Tourismusverband Region Wels Stadtplatz 44 4600 Wels Phone [ +43 7242 67722 - 22 ](tel:+4372426772222) E-Mail [info@wels.at](#mailto) --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430007383) ×Declaration of consent ---------------------- The tours presented here are suggested tours that are provided free of charge. After agreeing to the terms of the disclaimer you receive detailed information such as altitude profiles, route plans, and an option for downloading files etc. Yes, I have read[ the disclaimer](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007383/planet-trail.html#ttgAccordionZustimmung)and I accept the terms and conditions. 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