--- title: THE PATH OF SALT - Linz to Neumarkt im Mühlkreis url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430009363/the-path-of-salt-linz-to-neumarkt-im-muehlkreis.html" description: "Historically interesting hike on partly lonely paths and asphalted side roads. Very well signposted, again and again you come across the easily recognizable route of the former railroad line. The horse-drawn railroad hiking trail runs from Linz South Station (km 0) to St. Magdalena (km 5.8). Magdalena (km 5.8), on to Gallneukirchen (km 19.1), Neumarkt im Mühlkreis (km 32.7). More information can be found on the website \"The path of salt\"" date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # THE PATH OF SALT - Linz to Neumarkt im Mühlkreis THE PATH OF SALT - Linz to Neumarkt im Mühlkreis ================================================== **Path number:** Etappe 5/1 **Starting place:** 4020 Linz **Destination:** 4212 Neumarkt im Mühlkreis ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/250419/90CEDEEDF77E7C513C28C5E453CE4DDD29236686BE8AC60B1E006D32537A34B0/g4gallneukirchenblick-auf-galli-c-johann-dumfarth.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/252768/7D7F85A2D143D87B9B77EBBAD12D76C0963EBB240486B1DA09BFA2C2657226D4/trasse-bei-st-magdalena.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/252769/F5FE68BDED8996A159805D378DCEAF0BF4BCCAC7726C5218220E3B85DDC6EF9B/erinnerungstafel-magdalena.jpg) © Open copyright © Johann Dumfarth Close copyright [ ![G4_Gallneukirchen_view of Galli_(c) Johann Dumfarth](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/250419/90CEDEEDF77E7C513C28C5E453CE4DDD29236686BE8AC60B1E006D32537A34B0/g4gallneukirchenblick-auf-galli-c-johann-dumfarth.jpg "© Johann Dumfarth") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/250419/90CEDEEDF77E7C513C28C5E453CE4DDD29236686BE8AC60B1E006D32537A34B0/g4gallneukirchenblick-auf-galli-c-johann-dumfarth.jpg) © Open copyright © Weg des Salzes Close copyright [ ![Route near St. Magdalena](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/252768/7D7F85A2D143D87B9B77EBBAD12D76C0963EBB240486B1DA09BFA2C2657226D4/trasse-bei-st-magdalena.jpg "© Weg des Salzes") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/252768/7D7F85A2D143D87B9B77EBBAD12D76C0963EBB240486B1DA09BFA2C2657226D4/trasse-bei-st-magdalena.jpg) © Open copyright © Weg des Salzes Close copyright [ ![Memorial plaque Magdalena](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/252769/F5FE68BDED8996A159805D378DCEAF0BF4BCCAC7726C5218220E3B85DDC6EF9B/erinnerungstafel-magdalena.jpg "© Weg des Salzes") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/252769/F5FE68BDED8996A159805D378DCEAF0BF4BCCAC7726C5218220E3B85DDC6EF9B/erinnerungstafel-magdalena.jpg) © Open copyright © Weg des Salzes Close copyright [ ![Stage_5_1_route near St. Magdalena](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/252770/B873E68C3225EDF80BF96C3786A18BB0E25FD56269BD996748AECD9F29E74C7A/etappe51trasse-bei-st-magdalena-11.jpg "© Weg des Salzes") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/252770/B873E68C3225EDF80BF96C3786A18BB0E25FD56269BD996748AECD9F29E74C7A/etappe51trasse-bei-st-magdalena-11.jpg) © Open copyright © Weg des Salzes Close copyright [ ![Church of St Magadalena](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/252771/D36B992789BDFC76E8FE296F0CFB7AFF364F6A6623F7E02B376F6BD6AE2899C8/kirche-st-magadalena.jpg "© Weg des Salzes") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/252771/D36B992789BDFC76E8FE296F0CFB7AFF364F6A6623F7E02B376F6BD6AE2899C8/kirche-st-magadalena.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Possible accommodation Hauptplatz 19 4190 Bad Leonfelden [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hauptplatz%2019%2C%204190%20Bad%20Leonfelden "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Hauptplatz%2019%2C%204190%20Bad%20Leonfelden "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:muxeHc_hvAmD~AzHfh@oAn@l@rIsy@tj@qCeJiKuOq`@u`@oBfD}Zga@kQqc@eAhA\hCeD`EeCwEoKn@mJ`F@lDgVfCmNqD`AqCvCk@EgMgDcIaAcLuG{AoFo_@eEmCLqMqEuC~AcISyKwEm@Y{ArBiSwGwIeCk@hDiUeF{Hb@aEkBgFnGm_@aB}FfJwQ~BsR_AeRd@iPiBkRiBqErBiNgFeZkFyEkDi^o@cZj@kKkAaGkGQeHvBgC{GeNcB]cHdGThAkJjDaDvD_SbFcEsAaSJed@cE`@kCqBqHy]cDiDe@_F_IuMaIqIwEdBsIeGmAqL}JwFlIuUnMyMdBqH}E_D}N{RWwLyAcCbBmN}@cR`HwDoB{R}EiLwFIqAwByK`Q}BcBpFqLlGo\qDaHT}IwTKiDyy@~Bg]qEeByBsGwOiBqAv@eDfOaAyAA{LuLeA}CpDu@mFyCyCuL_@wG~A_AbCrC`M?xH{At@e@iHmFiLAqGcH{CmMHuMhF{GoA}MdH{HWcVoNrDgGwDqTiKoBwAeCaFuAqByCaBgLeLfHkJ}FeDjIsBhAuLqG_HiJaGbBiHyCgWpRaCmBEqH{AgH}Cs@w[`d@o_@W&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Historically interesting hike on partly lonely paths and asphalted side roads. Very well signposted, again and again you come across the easily recognizable** **route of the former railroad line.** The horse-drawn railroad hiking trail runs from Linz South Station (km 0) to St. Magdalena (km 5.8). Magdalena (km 5.8), on to Gallneukirchen (km 19.1), Neumarkt im Mühlkreis (km 32.7). More information can be found on the website **["The path of salt"](https://www.wegdessalzes.at/)** **INPUT** **St. Magdalena:** Gasthaus Auf der Wies, Gasthaus Lüftner, Oberwirt **Neumarkt im Mühlkreis:** Gasthaus Ochsenwirt **UNTERNOON** **Engerwitzdorf:** Hotel Kreuzwirt **Gallneukirchen:** Ferienwohnung Hassmann and Ferienwohnung Galli **POINTS OF INTEREST** **St. Magdalena:** Linzer Pferdebahnpromenade St. Magdalena [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** Etappe 5/1 **Starting place:** 4020 Linz **Destination:** 4212 Neumarkt im Mühlkreis **duration:** 9h 6m **length:** 32,7 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 650m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 375m **Lowest point:** 253m **Highest point:** 538m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Path / trail, unfixed, Hiking trail, Other **Starting point:** Linz South Station **Destination:** Neumarkt im Mühlkreis **further information:** - Possible accommodation **Details - hiking**- themed path [ ![Altitude profile THE PATH OF SALT - Linz to Neumarkt im Mühlkreis](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430009363&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile THE PATH OF SALT - Linz to Neumarkt im Mühlkreis](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430009363&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "THE PATH OF SALT - Linz to Neumarkt im Mühlkreis") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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