--- title: Historical route url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008121/historical-route.html" description: "Short description:Walk accompanied by Laurios past the most important historical sites in EnnsQuality of experience: *****Recommended season:JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberProperties:LoopScenicRefreshment stops availableFamily friendlyCultural/historical valueSuitable for strollers" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Historical route Historical route ================== **Starting place:** 4470 Enns **Destination:** 4470 Enns ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/430892/F39302C443DA979319B28CE2892A3C20C1337A193CEA9B65994C63CBFCC1324C/enns.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, TSE GmbH, Wolfgang Simlinger Close copyright [ ![Enns](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/430892/F39302C443DA979319B28CE2892A3C20C1337A193CEA9B65994C63CBFCC1324C/enns.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, TSE GmbH, Wolfgang Simlinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/430892/F39302C443DA979319B28CE2892A3C20C1337A193CEA9B65994C63CBFCC1324C/enns.jpg) Lindengasse 9 4040 Linz [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lindengasse%209%2C%204040%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Lindengasse%209%2C%204040%20Linz "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:mygeHe~jwAuDwAm@Qi@[g@a@qA_Ak@[o@K_ADQ@QFBb@D`@?Nm@`@i@b@q@r@}@v@{CdCq@f@oAn@?FdApCfAbC^dAz@nBDVGTg@j@o@h@aBnBcBzAy@x@SJEIa@M[WgA_BQa@Uy@KqAJkFJcCIcADmARqDLq@XcAZm@Z_Aj@gAdAeBx@uBZuAPaAd@cEN}@Ns@Ry@Tm@HWT]GOgA}@oAmASWDg@h@eDNwAP_ARBt@V|Ad@xCf@|Ab@fAd@bAz@l@dAd@nAl@rBj@lAlBjCf@l@~@n@pBNj@IrAYT[PlA\vCZ`Bb@hBf@vAx@r@|Br@dA`@Zl@^hB@|AIlASt@]@sBuBg@c@e@Us@OoBB_AA}AKiAIi@M&server=meta.tourdata.at) Circular route **Short description:** Walk accompanied by Laurios past the most important historical sites in Enns **Quality of experience:** ***** **Recommended season:** - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December **Properties:** - Loop - Scenic - Refreshment stops available - Family friendly - Cultural/historical value - Suitable for strollers **Description:** The historical route starts at Enns main square, accompanied by Laurios. Follow the path to the former legion camp Lauriacum and further to the riverbank of the Enns. Along the Enns promenade, continue towards the town center. Over the Wiener Berg, past the princely castle and always with Ennsegg Castle in view, you return to the old town and the starting point. Along the way, you will find some information boards with detailed explanations.**Tip:** Take the unique opportunity to admire the surroundings from over 50 meters high. Climb the 157 stairs of the Enns city tower, past the bells and the old clockwork of the tower up to the roof, where a small platform offers a breathtaking view in all directions. - The Ennsegg Castle Park offers a cozy, relaxed green area for walking.**Equipment:** Hiking backpack (including rain cover), sturdy footwear**Additional information:** The historical route can be started at any point along the trail [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4470 Enns **Destination:** 4470 Enns **duration:** 1h 0m **length:** 4,0 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 34m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 34m **Lowest point:** 247m **Highest point:** 281m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** very easy **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Asphalt **Starting point:** Enns main square **Destination:** Enns main square **further information:** - Circular route - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Historical route](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008121&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Historical route](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008121&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Historical route") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![Frauenturm](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/415610/464E431BA3523ACC41820D2E3784F1639BA81C738D2D7DB8156E229A074151F5/frauenturm.jpg "Frauenturm") Johanniter Chapel The basement of the tower has large stone blocks that are similar to the lower zone of the tower of St Laurence's Basilica. It can therefore not be ruled out that these are stones from the destroyed Lauriacum. The tower has raised crosses in the plaster on the south and north sides, which are interpreted by researchers as St John's crosses. The Wallseer family, who received the Burghut, court and toll at Enns as a pledge from the sovereign in 1309, built a pilgrims' hospice in Enns between 1326 and 1338. It consisted of the hospice and the chapel in the Frauenturm tower. At the time, Enns was located on the European Way of St James, which travelled from Gdansk via Prague and Freistadt, continuing westwards from Enns through Switzerland, France and the north of Spain to Santiago de Compostela. The chapel can be reached via a staircase on the outside of the tower, which is typical of a St John's hospice. (Visit during the city tours, otherwise you can get a key for 15 minutes from the tourist information centre). The interior impresses with its wall paintings in mixed technique, which are attributed to the St Florian school of painting and dated between 1320 and 1360. The Gothic vault has a blue, starry sky, cross ribs decorated in different colours with a keystone. The south wall: St Laurentius, patron saint of the poor and needy, to the left of the window. First figure to the right of the window: St Dorothea, patron saint of gardeners, newlyweds and women in labour. She carries a basket of apples and roses as an attribute. Second figure: St Martha of Bethany, patron saint of housewives, cooks and maids. Her attribute is the dragon Tarascus, which, according to legend, she defeated in the Rhone Valley with a cross and holy water and carried to Arles on her belt. The east wall: Eight scenes of the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus arranged in three rows one above the other. However, the chronologically last event (resurrection) of the cycle is placed at the top. Symbolic meaning: Victory over suffering and death through the Saviour. The individual pictures show the following scenes: Resurrection, the prayer on the Mount of Olives, Judas' betrayal, Christ before Pilate, the scourging of Christ, the carrying of the cross, the crucifixion and the descent from the cross. The north wall: Christ crucified on the tree of life. The branches form numerous medallions containing small bust portraits, probably of prophets and ancestors of Christ. The west wall: numerous, poorly preserved medallions with bust portraits of unknown persons (depictions of saints?). Visit as part of a guided tour! Registration: Tourismus & Stadtmarketing Enns 07223/82777, [info.enns@oberoesterreich.at,](mailto:info.enns@oberoesterreich.at) www.enns.at [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/103713/5C7DC43361A6EEA62437FD4007F1B92F626307ADD1D13528496571FB09B7C8D7/fruehstueckspension-karl-wall.jpg "Frühstückspension Karl Wall") Frühstückspension Firma Karl Wall GmbH ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/101006/fruehstueckspension-firma-karl-wall-gmbh.html) Hotel-Restaurant Lauriacum**** ![ehem. Landesfürstliche Burg](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/415611/BCFFEEE9ADB6FE1C51291AD126D8495266A97474C56D0342A3714C6DD3281070/ehem-landesfuerstliche-burg.jpg "ehem. Landesfürstliche Burg") sovereigners castle ![Hotel Lauriacum](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395332/531D4C99CC946E79B79F1E2438EC0D968779A1C79D43BF4A0DD6B88B619D639D/hotel-lauriacum.jpg "Hotel Lauriacum") Restaurant Lauriacum The Lauriacum Restaurant has a restaurant (110 seats), a Stüberl (62 seats), a café (48 seats), the Steyr and Enns conference rooms (110 seats), the Ennserl Bar (38 seats), and a restaurant. conference rooms Steyr and Enns (110 seats), the Ennserl-Bar (38 seats) and a garden as well as a garden and outdoor café (18 seats). Coaches are also very welcome in the Lauriacum Restaurant. Special weekend rates are offered at weekends. Specialities: Alaskan wild salmon with garlic and black bread saddle of rabbit on Korean sauce with homemade vegetable noodles, veal cream puff pastry with roasted napkin dumplings. See also Austria Classic Hotel Lauriacum! ![Link (imagegallery)](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/430894/EC74D141C0AEEFD97B83F91336522A326B07B10B6560725E7DCD994DB6191217/link-imagegallery.jpg "Link (imagegallery)") City Fortification Remains of the high and low walls can be seen in Stiegengasse - Ennsberg, the main road (1) and between the Bakery- and Pfaff tower, as well as in the field of Jewish tower. [ © Open copyright © Copyright: TSE Enns Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/129591/2CBCAA59EE6FDED4817802936E583FB9DAE11B0F7B7BBB22B554479287D00FA4/turmhotel.jpg "Turmhotel (© Copyright: TSE Enns)") Hotel in the Tower ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430011142/hotel-in-the-tower.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Getting there** Take the A1 motorway exit Enns East – continue towards Enns – take the 1st exit at the roundabout and turn left at the traffic light. Follow the signs to the center to the main square. **Public Transit** [Arrival in the Danube region](https://www.donauregion.at/service/artikel/detail/2890/anreise-region-donau.html) How to get to the Upper Austria Danube region? The fast way to your destination – by train, bus, car, ship or plane. Arrival by train to Enns station and then continue by bus to Enns main square **Parking** Parking spaces are available (paid short-term parking zone) at Enns main square, as well as a free parking lot (P3) at Lorcherstraße/Mauthausner Straße [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for pushchairs - Suitable for families **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter - Deep winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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