--- title: Brigitte Schwaiger Literature Trail - Barrier-free url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430009038/brigitte-schwaiger-literature-trail-barrier-free.html" description: "The Brigitte Schwaiger Literature Trail is dedicated to the work of Freistadt's best-known daughter. The barrier-free 2.1 km long path leads through Freistadt's old town to ten places that were of great importance in Brigitte Schwaiger's life. Here, the author's extensive work is made visible and audible: quotes from her books, letters, interviews and many listening options invite you to pause and read on." date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Brigitte Schwaiger Literature Trail - Barrier-free Brigitte Schwaiger Literature Trail - Barrier-free ==================================================== **Starting place:** 4240 Freistadt **Destination:** 4240 Freistadt ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/251802/63CAE70801E66E9F6D603F25B5516676855AA6DCC4F98A52B9AD01774904018D/brigitte-schwaiger.png) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/251803/0A65FF8E0D709D26DC32B5FD0F434EFE19F27F137B8673052CFCFE975B58DF64/linzertor.jpg) © Open copyright © Werner Sramek Close copyright [ ![Brigitte Schwaiger](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/251802/63CAE70801E66E9F6D603F25B5516676855AA6DCC4F98A52B9AD01774904018D/brigitte-schwaiger.png "© Werner Sramek") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/251802/63CAE70801E66E9F6D603F25B5516676855AA6DCC4F98A52B9AD01774904018D/brigitte-schwaiger.png) © Open copyright © bsg_grill Close copyright [ ![Linzertor Old Town Freistadt](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/251803/0A65FF8E0D709D26DC32B5FD0F434EFE19F27F137B8673052CFCFE975B58DF64/linzertor.jpg "© bsg_grill") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/251803/0A65FF8E0D709D26DC32B5FD0F434EFE19F27F137B8673052CFCFE975B58DF64/linzertor.jpg) 1. 2. Apfoltern 4 4261 Rainbach im Mühlkreis [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Apfoltern%204%2C%204261%20Rainbach%20im%20M%C3%BChlkreis "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Apfoltern%204%2C%204261%20Rainbach%20im%20M%C3%BChlkreis "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:svagHo{owAN~ByAZGmFuABCtAf@CGjBgCMZ{FuF_@WvKt@KXsBvExCfIzAjFeDyBrA}@_ABaCoAeAiBuMyCZsA{@Y|Cm@CGaB&server=meta.tourdata.at) The Brigitte Schwaiger Literature Trail is dedicated to the work of Freistadt's best-known daughter. The barrier-free 2.1 km long path leads through Freistadt's old town to ten places that were of great importance in Brigitte Schwaiger's life. Here, the author's extensive work is made visible and audible: quotes from her books, letters, interviews and many listening options invite you to pause and read on. Brigitte Schwaiger (1949-2010), a native of Freistadt, is considered one of the most important literary figures of the 1970/80s in the German-speaking world. To make the significance of her work visible, the Brigitte Schwaiger Society, with the support of the municipality and numerous sponsors, has established a literature trail in Freistadt. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4240 Freistadt **Destination:** 4240 Freistadt **duration:** 0h 28m **length:** 2,0 km **Altitude difference (downhill):** 10m **Lowest point:** 554m **Highest point:** 566m **difficulty:** very easy **condition:** very easy **panoramic view:** No view **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Other **Starting point:** Brigitte-Schwaiger-Gasse **Destination:** Castle courtyard at the Freistadt Castle Museum **further information:** [ ![Altitude profile Brigitte Schwaiger Literature Trail - Barrier-free](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430009038&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Brigitte Schwaiger Literature Trail - Barrier-free](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430009038&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Brigitte Schwaiger Literature Trail - Barrier-free") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - 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 [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Suitable for wheelchairs: Not all of the legally stipulated ÖNORM are complied with. 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