Idyll at the horse railway

Short description:
Find peace on the forest-rich city outskirts and leave the hustle and bustle behind you.

Quality of experience: ***

Recommended season:

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October

Properties:

Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family friendly

Description:
From the stop, follow the signs continuously uphill through settlements and forests. At the St. Magdalena church, the horse railway promenade begins. At the start, one of the last preserved rail sections can be seen. On the wide route of the former Linz-Budweis line, you walk through beautiful forest passages up to Johannes Kepler University.Tip:

Interesting points along the hiking trail announce:

Church of St. Magdalena, horse-drawn railway line, Johannes Kepler University

Equipment:
Hiking backpack (including rain cover), sturdy footwear

Tour and route information

Starting place: 4040 Linz

Destination: 4040 Linz

duration: 2h 45m

length: 9,6 km

Altitude difference (uphill): 232m

Altitude difference (downhill): 240m

Lowest point: 260m

Highest point: 412m

difficulty: medium

condition: difficult

panoramic view: Great panorama

Paths covering:

Asphalt, Path / trail, Street

Starting point: Leonfeldner Straße / Altenberger Straße / stop Harbachsiedlung

Destination: Leonfeldner Straße / Altenberger Straße / stop Harbachsiedlung

further information:

Board possible

Along the trail

Bella Casa – Auhof

JKU Teichwerk

The Teichwerk is open daily and offers small delicacies - such as sandwiches or salads, but also great quiches or dishes to put together yourself. The brunch on Saturday and Sunday is highly recommended.