Idyll at the horse-drawn railway

Suitable for families

Interactive elevation profile

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Tour-Details

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

Short description:
Find peace in the wooded outskirts of the city 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 steadily uphill through settlements and forests. The horse-drawn promenade begins at the church of St. Magdalena. At the beginning one of the last preserved pieces of track can be seen. On the wide track of the former Linz-Budweis line, you walk through beautiful forest passages to the 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 (incl. rain cover), sturdy shoes