Historical circular path

Suitable for families
Suitable for pushchairs
culturally interesting
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Tour-Details

Starting place: 4470 Enns

Destination: 4470 Enns

duration: 1h 0m

length: 4,0 km

Altitude difference (uphill): 34m

Altitude difference (downhill): 34m

Lowest point: 247m

Highest point: 281m

difficulty: easy

condition: very easy

panoramic view: Dreamtour

Paths covering:

Asphalt

Short description:
Accompanied by Laurios, walk past the most important historic sites in Enns.

Technique: *

Quality of experience: *****

Recommended season:

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Properties:

Loop
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family friendly
Cultural/historical value
Suitable for strollers

Description:

The historic circular path begins at Enns main square, accompanied by Laurios. Follow the path to the former Lauriacum legionary fortress and continue to Enns riverbanks.
Along Enns promenade continue towards the town centre. Across Wiener Mountain, past the territorial castle always with Ennsegg in view, you`ll get back to the old quarter and the starting point. On the way you`ll find some information boards with detailed explanations.

Tip:

Take this unique opportunity to marvel at the surroundings from over 50 m up. Scale the 157 stairs at Enns town tower, past the bells and the old clockwork of the tower all the way to under the roof, where a small plattform offers breathtaking views in all directions.

- Ennsegg castle grounds offer a nice, relaxing green space to walk, enjoy a picnic and take a break right in the centre of town.

- Having arrived at the starting point at Enns main sqare, you can take the opportunity to visit Lauriacum Museum, one of the most modern Roman exhibitions in Austria.

Equipment:
Hiking backpack (incl. rain cover), sturdy shoes

Additional information:
The historical circular route can be started at any point along the route.

Tour and route information

Starting point: main square Enns

Destination: main square Enns

further information:

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Board possible

Arrival

Accessibility / arrival

Getting there
on Autobahn A1 exit at Enns Ost – continue in direction of Enns – in the roundabout take the 1st exit and turn left at the traffic light. Follow the signs in the centre to the main square.

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.

Take the train to Enns station and then continue by bus to Enns main square.

Parking
Parking (fee-based short-term parking zone) is available at Enns main square, as well as free parking (P3) at Lorcherstraße/Mauthausner Straße Road.