--- title: Pilgrimage Route Enns - No. 3 url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008166/pilgrimage-route-enns-no-3.html" description: "Short description:Ennsfluss/Florian Memorial Cross - Basilica of St. Laurenz - Eichberg - Samesleiten - Sumerauerhof - Weiling - Pröllsteg - Johanneskirche - Market Square - BasilicaQuality of experience: ******Recommended season:JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberProperties:ScenicFamily friendlyCultural/historical valueInsider tip" date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Pilgrimage Route Enns - No. 3 Pilgrimage Route Enns - No. 3 =============================== **Starting place:** 4470 Enns **Destination:** 4490 St. Florian ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/419446/3E7ED5933FBB80F5A023FEE031D19B78F22844B10A63FCCDB38E99AD60EDA847/wanderweg-st-florian.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, Gemeinde St. Florian Close copyright [ ![Hiking trail St. Florian](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/419446/3E7ED5933FBB80F5A023FEE031D19B78F22844B10A63FCCDB38E99AD60EDA847/wanderweg-st-florian.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, Gemeinde St. Florian") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/419446/3E7ED5933FBB80F5A023FEE031D19B78F22844B10A63FCCDB38E99AD60EDA847/wanderweg-st-florian.jpg) Lindengasse 9 4040 Linz [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lindengasse%209%2C%204040%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Lindengasse%209%2C%204040%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&path=enc:gfheHajlwAqE{AiFoAaAfCq@`AUfGt@|@v@^}AdF]dEoAfFcBxCkAdCu@rBQ~@UbEMz@VB@d@[`F?lDVtAr@tA|@`Aj@~@p@lBx@jA`B|Ar@dAt@tBl@dCX`D?bCOfFaBfBxGwFxEXlA?PyIJw@b@TGjD`AIpBg@|FgDClCj@zCt@hB~AnBjAnEdCbHhIpSzAvEb@jCTzCr@~Bz@dEl@vDr@hM@hCEz@LfGZnBLvCr@fD`@bDZhDLjDLnIm@lOjAbAbAvAL|@ItEo@rOIpLh@vDl@b@V|@JbDPtBa@\wCkAWHYv@aAtAs@rKg@bA_@XoAGYVO\?hAJlCUzDu@lI@nALfA`I~^v@rA@^QzGw@`O]tJc@~DiAvFu@lEa@vLOzGLrD@hEcBtZFxBQpBq@`EqAtB|DlGbAfGAhHpC~Pl@hFfEpUOV`@xCyA^sBjBx@zBjBjIv@vEL|AFzBd@hBlAvAFr@@nCNtCIp@Sf@iAv@aDw@iAu@eAU&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Short description:** Ennsfluss/Florian Memorial Cross - Basilica of St. Laurenz - Eichberg - Samesleiten - Sumerauerhof - Weiling - Pröllsteg - Johanneskirche - Market Square - Basilica **Quality of experience:** ****** **Recommended season:** - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December **Properties:** - Scenic - Family friendly - Cultural/historical value - Insider tip **Description:** The pilgrimage route begins at the presumed site of the martyrdom of Saint Florian in the year 304 and takes us past evidence of Roman history. A historical and art-historical highlight is the Basilica of St. Laurenz. The route also passes the open-air museum "Sumerauerhof," a classic four-sided farmstead with a large collection of rural furniture.**Equipment:** Very good footwear is recommended [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4470 Enns **Destination:** 4490 St. Florian **duration:** 2h 40m **length:** 10,8 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 75m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 27m **Lowest point:** 247m **Highest point:** 295m **difficulty:** difficult **condition:** very difficult **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Path / trail, Street **Starting point:** Enns River/Florian – Abbey Basilica **Destination:** Enns River/Florian – Abbey Basilica **further information:** [ ![Altitude profile Pilgrimage Route Enns - No. 3](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008166&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Pilgrimage Route Enns - No. 3](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008166&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Pilgrimage Route Enns - No. 3") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![Basilika](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/415901/340957B68285A3D799F9A3257B94EA41F3CF96CDBAEAF54C655EA478A0C5800B/basilika.jpg "Basilika") Basilica St. Laurenz The Gothic basilica from the 13th century is an impressive place of worship whose history stretches back 1800 years. Unique excavations and finds from Roman times and early Christianity below the basilica reveal the legacy of a history in which not only Roman governors and commanders play a role, but also St. Florian and St. Severin, who left their mark on this place. ![China Restaurant Mandarin](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396909/6871F3177B3B4589975E2D793970ADEDF89A998EBF90E2851031CAE26F5C7399/china-restaurant-mandarin.jpg "China Restaurant Mandarin") China-Restaurant "Mandarin" Mon Day off ![Frauenturm](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/415610/464E431BA3523ACC41820D2E3784F1639BA81C738D2D7DB8156E229A074151F5/frauenturm.jpg "Frauenturm") Johanniter Chapel The basement of the tower has large stone blocks that are similar to the lower zone of the tower of St Laurence's Basilica. It can therefore not be ruled out that these are stones from the destroyed Lauriacum. The tower has raised crosses in the plaster on the south and north sides, which are interpreted by researchers as St John's crosses. The Wallseer family, who received the Burghut, court and toll at Enns as a pledge from the sovereign in 1309, built a pilgrims' hospice in Enns between 1326 and 1338. It consisted of the hospice and the chapel in the Frauenturm tower. At the time, Enns was located on the European Way of St James, which travelled from Gdansk via Prague and Freistadt, continuing westwards from Enns through Switzerland, France and the north of Spain to Santiago de Compostela. The chapel can be reached via a staircase on the outside of the tower, which is typical of a St John's hospice. (Visit during the city tours, otherwise you can get a key for 15 minutes from the tourist information centre). The interior impresses with its wall paintings in mixed technique, which are attributed to the St Florian school of painting and dated between 1320 and 1360. The Gothic vault has a blue, starry sky, cross ribs decorated in different colours with a keystone. The south wall: St Laurentius, patron saint of the poor and needy, to the left of the window. First figure to the right of the window: St Dorothea, patron saint of gardeners, newlyweds and women in labour. She carries a basket of apples and roses as an attribute. Second figure: St Martha of Bethany, patron saint of housewives, cooks and maids. Her attribute is the dragon Tarascus, which, according to legend, she defeated in the Rhone Valley with a cross and holy water and carried to Arles on her belt. The east wall: Eight scenes of the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus arranged in three rows one above the other. However, the chronologically last event (resurrection) of the cycle is placed at the top. Symbolic meaning: Victory over suffering and death through the Saviour. The individual pictures show the following scenes: Resurrection, the prayer on the Mount of Olives, Judas' betrayal, Christ before Pilate, the scourging of Christ, the carrying of the cross, the crucifixion and the descent from the cross. The north wall: Christ crucified on the tree of life. The branches form numerous medallions containing small bust portraits, probably of prophets and ancestors of Christ. The west wall: numerous, poorly preserved medallions with bust portraits of unknown persons (depictions of saints?). Visit as part of a guided tour! Registration: Tourismus & Stadtmarketing Enns 07223/82777, [info.enns@oberoesterreich.at,](mailto:info.enns@oberoesterreich.at) www.enns.at [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/156279/C4DFC9B4E4089F82E56C9B5E7C41B066E4A7210A483A04225B4685EA8D98CD5A/einkehren.jpg "Einkehren") Gasthof Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430022237/gasthof-erzherzog-franz-ferdinand.html) ![Gasthof Zum goldenen Löwen](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396853/A7471FCEFE45AFB8408D42ADA3B447735FF6D7292BB8A0C942D05C37A5AB9E5A/gasthof-zum-goldenen-loewen.jpg "Gasthof Zum goldenen Löwen") Goldener Löwe Beautiful guest garden, central location, regional cuisine, homemade pastries. Tour groups welcome with advance reservation. [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Maleninsky Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/138973/E71F1A1B834C97DCD0533D8C0847CA5D77A698121CCDD917C81EA5DB8B4A3034/hof-maleninsky.jpg "Hof Maleninsky (© Copyright: Maleninsky)") Hof Maleninsky ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430018387/hof-maleninsky.html) [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/102060/7291FA20D3B6BBEA375A279AAA87ABB2394CD0F0C14AA70214D55095D87FA9A1/gastgarten.jpg "Gastgarten") Hotel Florianerhof ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/100488/hotel-florianerhof.html) ![Mehlspeisen](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396852/DB6CFE6DFA7999E140642FCA06201358CEFCB57D9708A9AEBF5875CD5D7FCD5D/mehlspeisen.jpg "Mehlspeisen") Konditorei Baumberger The café-pastry shop is located in the former schoolhouse, which was first mentioned in a document in 1561. Enjoy our specialities - homemade patisserie, pastries and ice cream. ![Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396906/DA7B96962CF70B02CCE01BC61A9511992F49B537B1A278B997AB8EBBF13778EC/erzherzog-franz-ferdinand.jpg "Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand") Rad & Wandergasthof Erzherzog Franz Ferdinand Very centrally located, ideal for tour groups, also on Mondays by prior arrangement. Beautiful, quiet guest garden, hall for events. ![Stift St. Florian](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396904/C1CAB2F5027C1143C5AF22CB11F7FAE4CEAF17FAE090B867D5B665E94A2A66FD/stift-st-florian.jpg "Stift St. Florian") Stift St. Florian ![Freilichtmuseum Sumerauerhof](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/400771/3B72755839AE8655ABD4A3E1CF6256FCB6F273D2AD97C4E81E30392DBDFF8F7B/freilichtmuseum-sumerauerhof.jpg "Freilichtmuseum Sumerauerhof") Sumerauerhof St. Florian Pride of place is given to the Granary Theme Trail which takes you along some of the finest examples of Upper Austrian Troadkasten storage buildings. Inside the house is a typical 19th century kitchen, bedroom and living room. See how people lived back in time while browsing one of the largest collections of traditional vernacular furniture in Upper Austria. Exhibits are housed in the impressive square-shaped Farmstead and in several connected historic barns and use original furnishings, artifacts, and photographs to depict the seasonal round of activities that shaped the lives and culture of the area's farm families. What's more, the Museum holds a unique range of traditional farming tools, machinery and implements. Museum amenities can serve as atmospheric venue for your most memorable special event or occasion! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Public Transit** [Arrival in the Danube region](https://www.donauregion.at/service/artikel/detail/2890/anreise-region-donau.html) How to get to the Danube region of Upper Austria? The fastest way to your destination – by train, bus, car, ship, or plane. **Parking** Parking options [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter - Deep winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Pilgrimage Route Enns - No. 3** WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Lindengasse 9 4040 Linz Phone +43 732 7277 - 800Show no. 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