Dr. Kirchschläger Trail - Memorial Route

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Tour-Details

Starting place: 4133 Niederkappel

Destination: 4133 Niederkappel

duration: 3h 4m

length: 10,2 km

Altitude difference (uphill): 368m

Altitude difference (downhill): 433m

Lowest point: 281m

Highest point: 548m

difficulty: medium

condition: medium

panoramic view: Great panorama

Paths covering:

Asphalt, Path / trail, Street, Hiking trail, Other

Short description:
Scenic hike up tot he Danube heights from the birthplace of Kirchschläger all the way to the baptistry. Unforgettable break on the "President`s chair". Stelae with impressive portraits and quotes.

Technique: ***

Quality of experience: ****

Recommended season:

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

Properties:

Loop
Scenic
Refreshment stops available

Description:
Former Federal President Dr. Rudolf Kirchschläger was born and baptised in Niederkappel. This attractive but also challenging circular hiking trail leads through the beautiful scenery of Mühl and Danube Valley from the birthplace of Kirchschläger at Kleine Mühl tributary near the village of Obermühl, of which the " Dr. Kirchschläger memorial stone" now reminds us, to the baptistery - the "Mühlviertler Dom" church in Niederkappel. Along the theme trail you`ll find stations with images and quotes from the life of the popular Federal President, providing insights into his work as a great human and politician. Various themes such as politics, humanity or humour are picked up on here. In honour of Dr. Kirchschläger, a unique viewpoint - the "President`s chair" - was built, offering lofty views.

Equipment:
sturdy hiking shoes are recommended

Tour and route information

Starting point: Niederkappel town square or Dr. Kirchschläger memorial stone in Obermühl

Destination: Niederkappel town square or Dr. Kirchschläger memorial stone in Obermühl

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Along the trail

Cafe-Bäckerei Pumberger

Gasthaus zum Mühlviertler Dom

Gasthof Gierlinger

Gasthaus zum Mühlviertler Dom

Arrival

Accessibility / arrival

Getting there
From Linz on the B127 to Altenfelden roundabout, turn-off to Lembach im Mühlkreis, follow the course of the road to Niederkappel

Public Transit

Location and getting there

How to arrive in the Danube Upper Austrian region?
The fast way to your destination – by train, bus, car, boat or plane.

Easily reached from Linz by public bus in a good hour.

Parking
Village centre