Idyll at the horse railway
Find peace on the forest-rich city outskirts and leave the hustle and bustle behind you.
Recommended season:
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- Scenic
- Refreshment stops available
- Family friendly
From the stop, follow the signs continuously uphill through settlements and forests. At the St. Magdalena church, the horse railway promenade begins. At the start, one of the last preserved rail sections can be seen. On the wide route of the former Linz-Budweis line, you walk through beautiful forest passages up to 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 (including rain cover), sturdy footwear
Paths covering:
further information:
- Board possible
The Teichwerk is open daily and offers small delicacies - such as sandwiches or salads, but also great quiches or dishes to put together yourself. The brunch on Saturday and Sunday is highly recommended.
The lower part of the masonry of the church tower is thought to date from the 13th to 14th century. The upper section of the tower was built in the 15th and 16th centuries.
The originally Romanesque, then late Gothic nave walls were built at the end of the 15th century and a formerly higher nave with a flat ceiling was newly vaulted. In 1768, the church was remodelled by the Linz master builder Franz Xaver Krinner (1736-1798). From 1913 to 1914, the side aisles were added according to the plans of master builder Matthäus Schlager and a staircase was built in the corner of the tower for the west gallery.
From 1981 to 1982, the church was remodelled by architect Anton Zemann . The northern choir extension was extended and a spiral staircase added. The southern choir extension was also extended, enlarging the sacristy and the gallery above it and adding a larger arcade to the church interior.
Public Transit
How to get to the Danube region Upper Austria?
The quick way to your destination – by train, bus, car, ship or plane.
Tram lines of Linz AG 1,2 (stop: Harbachsiedlung)
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
Please get in touch for more information.
Lindengasse 9
4040 Linz
Phone +43 732 7277 - 800
Fax machine +43 732 7277 - 804
E-Mail info@donauregion.at
Web www.donauregion.at
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