Linz: Pöstlingberg City Hiking Trail
4020 Linz
Linz Main Square → Petrinum → Way of the Cross → Pöstlingberg → Schablederweg → Danube Beach → Nibelungen Bridge
Recommended season:
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- Loop
- Scenic
- Refreshment stops available
- Family friendly
- Cultural/historical value
- Cableway ascent/descent
From the main square, follow the main street and proceed via Rosenauerstraße, Doppelbauerweg, and Leisenhofstraße to the Collegium Petrinum. The Episcopal High School was built in the late 19th century in the Historicist style and is said to have over 999 windows. From there, take the steep Way of the Cross up to Pöstlingberg (537 m, the “Acropolis of Linz”).
At the highest point stands the pilgrimage basilica “Seven Sorrows of Mary,” visible from afar. Don’t miss the view of Linz on the Danube from the panoramic plateau. The “Pöstlingberg Adventure World” also includes the Grottenbahn: Housed in a former fortification tower, it guides visitors of all ages through a colorfully illuminated fairy-tale world. The basement features a scale model of Linz’s main square as it appeared around 1900; scenes from well-known children’s fairy tales can be seen in the side alleys.
Via Samhaberstraße and Hohe Straße, you’ll reach Schablederweg, which you’ll now follow steadily downhill. Tip for animal lovers: Here you have the option to turn right onto the pedestrian path leading to Hohe Straße, where you’ll find the Linz Zoo.
A few meters up Hagenstraße, turn right onto Berggasse. You’ll cross the tracks of the Pöstlingbergbahn, which has been in operation since 1898 and is Europe’s steepest adhesion railway. Continue down the steep Berggasse, cross Rudolfstraße, and head down Talgasse to Obere Donaustraße. There, take the stairs up to the New City Hall, built in the traditional local “Vierkanter” style. Finally, cross the Nibelungen Bridge to return to the main square.
This route can be combined with a trip up or down the Pöstlingbergbahn.
Directions:From Linz’s main square, walk first along the main street, Rosenauerstraße, then along Doppelbauerweg and Leisenhofstraße to the Collegium Petrinum. The Episcopal High School was built at the end of the 19th century. From there, take the steep Way of the Cross up to Pöstlingberg (537 m).
In addition to the Pöstlingberg Railway and the zoo, the “Pöstlingberg Adventure World” also includes the Grottenbahn with its unique fairy-tale world, the Baroque pilgrimage basilica, and the rose garden. On a clear day, the view from the panoramic plateau over the city of Linz extends all the way to the Alpine foothills.
Take the Hohe Straße to reach the Schablederweg, which you’ll follow mostly alongside the tracks of the Pöstlingbergbahn as you head downhill. After about 200 meters, you can turn right onto Hohe Straße, where you’ll find the Linz Zoo. If you stay on Schablederweg, you’ll reach a point where you cross the Pöstlingbergbahn railway line. Via Berggasse and Talgasse, you’ll reach Obere Donaustraße. From there, walk past the New City Hall, under the bridge, and along the Ars Electronica Center back to the starting point.
From here, you’ll have a beautiful view of Linz’s cultural mile along the Danube: the Ars Electronica Center, the Lentos Art Museum Linz, the Brucknerhaus, and Linz Castle. From here, you can also cross the Nibelungen Bridge directly to explore the main square and the Old Town of Linz.
Tip:This tour is brought to you by the Danube Upper Austria Tourism Region
Equipment:Hiking backpack (including rain cover), sturdy shoes
Additional information:Linz Tourist Information
Hauptplatz 1
4020 Linz
Tel.: 0043(0)732-7070-2009
Fax: 0043(0)732-7070-542009
tourist.info@linz.at
www.linz-tourismus.info and www.linz.at/tourismus
http://www.linz.at/images/Stadtwanderwege-net.pdf
Paths covering:
further information:
- culturally interesting
- Circular route
- Board possible
Our daily bread is more than just a staple food - it is a piece of home and nature that is made with care and love. Using natural sourdough, natural raw materials and long dough rests, we create breads, pastries, desserts and snacks that are flavourful, wholesome and free from artificial additives. Our promise: pure enjoyment from the heart of the region.
Dart machines, karaoke, drinks & snacks
At Beenie, guests can enjoy more than 15 different coffee variations all day (Coffee all day), breakfast all day (Breakfast all day) and homemade food all day (Homemade all day).
Beenie is actually Jamaican for "small": a small, quiet, cosy café in a comparatively small town. It alludes to the coffee bean in all its different variations and preparation methods. Coffee is absolutely at the centre of the philosophy - because of the love of coffee. The second core area is the extraordinary breakfast menu, including the exotic signature dish "Shakshuka", which Beenie.all day operator Philipp Kaufmann got to know and love while travelling, including to Israel. The Beenie lives organic and sustainable, offers a cosy living room atmosphere as a clear contrast to the hectic shopping centre flair and a healthy range of food and drink (coffee, tea, freshly squeezed juices and smoothies as well as a vegetarian/vegan menu or with dishes made from organic meat).
Open from 2 pm or 3 pm in warm (from 16°) and sunny weather.
The Biergartl has the largest selection of beer in Linz and many other specialities, such as BIO Möste and BIO juices from the Mühlviertel.
On the weekend when good weather:
Fri 1 pm-6 pm
Sat, Sun 10 am-5 pm
Departure Ottensheim: always on the hour
Departure Linz/Urfahr: 20 minutes after the hour
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To be sure of getting a seat, a reservation is highly recommended - per trip a maximum of 12 people with bicycles, prams or wheelchairs - dogs are also allowed. (On particularly busy days, a second Danube bus is used).
T +43 699 11 20 61 73 (during operating hours)
A large selection of the finest homemade pastries awaits guests at the Jindrak Pöstlingberg branch. Jindrak's extensive range of drinks and breakfasts is complemented by Pöstlingberg specials. Visitors to the Pöstlingberg can enjoy small snacks such as goulash soup, toasts and sausages. A special wine list completes the culinary experience.
Das Lentos Kunsmuseum ist direkt in Linz an der Donau gelegen. Seine beeindruckende Architektur prägt das Stadtbild von Linz.
Die moderne, transparente Glasfassade lässt das Lentos und die Donau nachts in bunten Farben leuchten. Markant ist der überdimensionale „Bilderrahmen“, der den Baukörper durchbricht und für einen wunderschönen Ausblick auf den Stadteil Urfahr und eine weitere Sehenswürdigkeit, den Pöstlingberg, freigibt. Das Lentos Kunstmuseum bietet moderne und zeitgenössische Kunst in besonderem Ambiente. Präsentiert werden Kunstwerke des 19. Jahrhunderts, über die klassische Moderne (Klimt, Schiele, Kokoschka) und den Expressionismus bis hin zu aktuellen, zeitgenössischen Kunstpositionen (VALIE EXPORT). Zusätzlich geben Sonderausstellungen Einblicke in vielfältige Themen und Epochen der Kunst oder sind dem Schaffen einzelner KünstlerInnen gewidmet. Familien sind herzlich willkommen!
For an unforgettable kebab experience.
Of course, we also offer various pasta dishes, gratinated dishes, salads, starters and desserts on our menu. This is only available at Casa Corrado in Linz.
Our team has acquired its knowledge through many years of working with international chefs. Inspired by these experiences, we spoil our guests with our own creations as well as classic dishes.
Ab auf den Pöstlingberg – den Linzer Hausberg! Ein Ausflug auf den Pöstlingberg ist nicht nur für Kinder ein unvergessliches Erlebnis!
Ob Pöstlingbergbahn, Wallfahrtsbasilika, Aussichtsplattform, Zoo oder das Märchen- und Zwergenreich der Grottenbahn Linz, Familien kommen hoch über der Stadt voll auf ihre Kosten. Oder genießen Sie den atemberaubenden Ausblick vom Pöstlingberg über die Stadt an der bunten Donau in trauter Zweisamkeit! Verändern Sie Ihre Linz-Perspektiven!
Experience the finest in culinary delights at Qube-Linz—located on the third floor of the Ars Electronica Center. Our restaurant and café combines Austrian cuisine with modern pastries and serves fresh, creative dishes all day long, from breakfast through lunch to dinner.
Enjoy the original Linzer Torte, fine pastries from our patisserie, hearty snacks, and seasonal delicacies. The highlight: our rooftop terrace with a unique view of Linz. Perfect for spending
in a relaxed atmosphere. Qube-Linz—top-notch cuisine, regional specialties, and a place to feel at home.
Info: Tourist Information Linz, Hasuptplatz
Tel.: +43 (0) 732 / 70 70-2009
Wilde Stadtnatur…
Man traut es ihr kaum zu, der Stadt... Doch Linz weist einen ganz beachtlichen Artenreichtum auf. Die Mischwälder am Pöstlingberg, Bäche, das Naturschutzgebiet Urfahrwänd, das Natura 2000 Gebiet Traun-Donauauen, aber auch Parks und Innenhöfe können Tier- und Pflanzenarten Unterschlupf bieten. Gerade die leider oft ungern gesehenen Brachflächen, Wildgrasfluren und verwilderten Böschungen sind richtige Highlights an Artenvielfalt. So können neben vielen Pflanzenarten einige besondere Tierarten vorgewiesen werden: Biber, Schwarzstorch, Uhu, Eisvogel, Smaragdeidechse, diverse Frösche, die Äskulapnatter, oder das kleinste Säugetier, die Zwergfledermaus, um nur ein paar zu nennen. Ganz beachtlich für eine große Stadt… Darum: lassen wir ihr ein paar Wildheiten!
Die Wallfahrt auf den Pöstlingberg begann mit einem Traum. "Nur ein Traum?" - ja! Trotzdem eine schöne Geschichte!
After a few challenging years, we are proud to be reviving the tradition and charm of this special restaurant together with experienced professional restaurateur Ümit Mete . With his expertise and tireless commitment, we are doing everything we can to bring the Fischerhäusl back to its former glory - with warm hospitality, fresh regional cuisine and a cosy atmosphere in which everyone feels at home. We look forward to welcoming you here!
Take a look at our menus! In addition to various antipasti, homemade noodles and pasta, pizza, market-fresh salad variations, fish and seafood, we also offer our guests inexpensive and excellent lunch menus, which we naturally prepare fresh. Fish and seafood are delivered fresh three times a week.
In our Heurigen restaurant, the art of cooking and the best Austrian hospitality combine to create a great dining experience. The time-honoured cellar of our house is located directly next to the EKZ Lentia - so you can easily park your car in the adjacent garage. During the day you can park there for two hours, in the evenings for free. We can cater for up to 50 guests in the Stüberl and at our bar.
There's probably no need to mention that we serve fresh roast pork, knuckle of pork and grilled chicken every day. Our team is looking forward to your visit.
Whether it's classics such as boiled beef or roast onion, from cheese spaetzle to baked vegetable schnitzel: meat lovers and vegetarians alike get their money's worth with us. In addition to our varied menu, we are happy to spoil you with our weekly changing 3-course lunch menu. In the warmer months, you can also enjoy our hearty dishes in our cosy garden and dogs are always welcome!
We share our passion for first-class Japanese food of the highest quality with you at several locations in Austria and Germany. Come to Zushi Market and embark on a culinary journey through Asia. The Zushi Market team will ensure your satisfaction.
Chinatown Chicken, Saigon Beef & Crispy Chicken - you will find our classics in every Zushi Market location.
In our kiosk, our delicious dishes are available in convenient to-go bowls. Our guests can put together their own individual bowls. In addition to the popular Zushi Market bowls, we also offer a wide variety of sushi creations. All our dishes are freshly prepared every day.
Getting there
By car:
from Salzburg and Vienna via the A1 Westautobahn, take the Linz/Zentrum exit
from Graz via the A9 Phyrnautobahn to the A1 Westautobahn, take the Linz/Zentrum exit from Prague and Freistadt via the A7 Mühlkreisautobahn,
Linz/Hafenstraße exit
Train: From Salzburg, Vienna, Passau, Graz, and Prague → Linz Central Station
Public transportation in Linz:
Operated by Linz AG
: From Regensburg and Passau via the Innkreis Autobahn A8 to the A1, take the Linz/Zentrum exit, or take the toll-free route along the Danube on the B127.
Boat: Danube boats from Passau and Vienna / Danube Cruise Wurm & Noé
Airplane: Linz Blue Danube Airport is located in the southwest of Linz (outside the city).
Public Transit
Linz Central Station, Mühlkreis Station, tram lines 1, 2, or 3 (Hauptplatz stop), Pöstlingbergbahn (Line 50)
Parking
Large parking lot at the Urfahr Fairgrounds, about a 10-minute walk from the main square
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
Please get in touch for more information.
Hauptplatz 1 - Altes Rathaus
4020 Linz
Phone +43 732 7070 - 2009
E-Mail tourist.info@linz.at
Web www.linztourismus.at
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Altitude profile - Linz: Pöstlingberg City Hiking Trail
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