Grein city walk - Strudengau 9er (Stage 4)
4040 Linz
Grein city walk - discover art and culture. The Danube town of Grein is still called the "Pearl of the Strudengau", not least because of its special location directly on the historic Danube, nestled in the gentle Mühlviertel hill landscape. Get to know the history of Grein and its numerous sights on a leisurely stroll along the Danube and through the town center.
Recommended season:
- January
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- November
- December
- Loop
- Scenic
- Family friendly
- Cultural/historical value
At the planet path directly at the starting point of the Grein city walk, you get closer to the solar system. The idea and execution come from the Grein physicist Dr. Werner Riegler, who presents the vastness and size of the Milky Way within reach for astronomy enthusiasts. Continue towards the mouth of the Greinbach, where there is a historic photo panel showing old photos of the Grein Danube shore around 1920. Past the bridge saint Nepomuk, proceed towards the steps that lead to the Kalvarienberg chapel. A short detour here is worthwhile, offering a magnificent view over Grein and convincing with the Gallery in Granite. Back on the main street towards the town center, go to the historic town square. The old town hall with city theatre, the Meggaubrunnen fountain, the Biedermeier café, and the parish church with the Oil Mountain bring Grein's city history to life. From the town square, follow the signs towards Greinburg Castle. Above Grein towers the castle with a sala terrena, beautiful arcade courtyard, and the Upper Austrian Shipping Museum. Extraordinary exhibits and the history of shipping on the Danube are documented here. Leaving Greinburg Castle, follow the Kreuznerbach directly towards the Grein motor skills park. Cross the arch bridge to find a beautiful campsite directly on the Danube and the bike and passenger ferry. Near Esperanto Square, you can admire a "snake anchor", a sundial, and the Mühlviertel fountain. Following the promenade towards the starting point, at the end of the Grein city walk await the city cinema and the café and pastry shop Schörgi with a sunny terrace near the Danube. A delicious ice cream sundae rounds off the city walk here.
More historical information about the Grein city walk is available at: Historic Grein City Walk
Directions:The Grein city walk initially leads from the hiking trail starting point at the Danube shore in Grein on the planet path eastwards directly along the Danube. At the end of the Danube shore, cross the B3 and the Greinbach, past the "Johannes von Nepomuk" statue. Then follow the walkway and turn left into the main street. Directly in the curve, a short detour via the steps to the chapel and the Kalvarienberg viewpoint is also possible. Follow the signs "Kalvarienberg" or "Gallery in Granite" for this. If you stay on the main street, follow it to the crossing with Jubiläumsstraße and then turn left towards the town center. You then reach the historic town square, where the town hall with historic city theatre is located. Follow the signs towards "Greinburg Castle". At the intersection, turn right into Kreuznerstraße and then left into Schlossgasse on a cobbled path towards Greinburg Castle. A narrow stairway leads here left up to Greinburg Castle and back over the asphalt road to Greinburgstraße. Turn right and follow Herdmannweg towards Grein outdoor swimming pool. Cross Greinerwaldstraße and before the pool turn left into a small asphalt path towards the Danube, hiking along the Kreuznerbach to the Grein motor skills park. Continue to the arch bridge at the harbor and cross it to reach the promenade and the planet path. Follow the Danube path back to the hiking trail starting point at the Danube shore - end of the Strudengau 9er and the hiking marathon.
Tip:- Grein planet path
- Detour to the Kalvarienberg chapel and "Gallery in Granite" exhibition
- Grein town square
- Historic Grein city theatre
- Greinburg Castle with shipping museum
- Grein motor skills park
- Danube camping
- Café and pastry shop Schörgi
- Biedermeier café Blumensträußl
The Grein city walk is not signposted but runs along well-known Grein sights and is therefore easy to walk.
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further information:
- Circular route
In a cosy atmosphere - a beautiful guest garden with a view of the Danube - we offer you a wide range of cakes, tarts and traditional, warm pastries - strudel varieties, buns, pancakes and more - made according to old house recipes.
One look at our pastry showcase will convince you.
Furthermore, you will find a large selection of ice cream specialities in our new ice cream kiosk. All our own production and pure natural products.
We also offer breakfast variations and small snacks - delicious soups, toasts, seasonal salads and much more. - and much more.
Our prices guarantee quality.
Our business is open all year round.
The Schörgi family looks forward to welcoming you.
Let yourself be inspired by our delicacies and enjoy the magnificent Danube view from our unique sun terrace with a good glass of wine or a cultivated glass of beer.
We have 3 different menus daily and also always fresh regional offers.
Der Campingplatz ist ca. 20.000 m² groß und hat 87 Stellplätze sowie 40 Zeltplätze. Die parkähnliche Anlage besteht zur Gänze aus einer ebenen Grünfläche und liegt, durch die von uns gehegten alten Bäume, teilweise im Schatten.
In nur 200 Meter befindet sich das Stadtzentrum oder auch Herz von Grein. Nach nur 800 Meter Fußweg erreichen Sie das Freibad sowie den Beachvolleyball-und Tennisplatz. Sie haben die Möglichkeit Wohnmobile, Wohnwägen, Bungalows, Mountain Bikes sowie Fahrräder vor Ort zu mieten. Die Ausstattung umfasst Waschbecken, Duschen sowie Geschirrspülbecken mit Warmwasser, Waschmaschinen und Wäschetrockner, Ver- undEntsorgung für Wohnmobile sowie Sanitäreinrichtungen für Menschen mit Beeinträchtigung.
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Coffee & Coffee Specialities
Teas & hot drinks
homemade pastries
breakfast & snacks
lunch & dinner menu
Drinks of all kinds
wines from our own wine cellar
Air-conditioned garden directly on the town square
The Calvary Chapel contains the life-size figures of the Crucified, the two thieves and the three assistant figures, St Mary, St Magdalene and St John. The moulded sculptures are of good late baroque expression, from the end of the 18th century.
Wonderful view of Grein
The town fountain on Grein's historic town square, also known as the Meaggaubrunnen, dates back to 1872 and was named after Count Leonhard Helfrich Meggau, who owned Greinburg Castle. The citizens of Grein erected a stone monument in the town square to Count Meggau, who was socially committed to the people of Grein.
Greek, Italian and Mexican specialities, pizza service, daily menu.
Seit mehr als 500 Jahren thront Schloss Greinburg, das älteste Wohnschloss Österreichs, majestätisch über der Stadt Grein und der Donau.
Es wurde zwischen 1488 und 1495 mit der kaiserlichen Bewilligung von Kaiser Friedrich III. von Heinrich und Siegmund Prüschenk erbaut und war eines der ersten Schlösser im deutschsprachigen Raum. Das Schloss hat einen besonderen Platz im Herzen der herzoglichen Familie von Sachsen-Coburg und Gotha. 1823 von Herzog Ernst I. erworben, diente es den folgenden Generationen als österreichischer Wohnsitz und als Jagdresidenz.
Sundial on the Danube promenade
Since the summer of 1993, a unique timepiece, designed and built by physics and astronomy student Werner Riegler from Grein, has adorned the banks of the Danube in the Esperantoplatz area. This sundial is a so-called equatorial sundial, in which the shadow of a wire rope stretched parallel to the earth's axis falls on a scale. It is then possible to read the time from a semi-cylindrical dial with an accuracy of around two minutes. The frame of this clock is made of chrome-nickel steel, while the dial and scales are made of brass. In addition to the time display, a granite globe is attached to the front. This globe with the engraved continents is illuminated by the sun in the same way as the earth itself. You can therefore see from the shadow boundaries in which countries the sun is currently shining. The fascinating thing about a clock like this is that it is easy to understand how it works and therefore easy to learn about the connections between the movement of the earth and the sun.
Information: Tourismusverband
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 68 / 70 55
Der Klapperstorch zu Gast in Grein
In Machland war der Storch bis 1925 ein eher unbekannter Vogel. Zwischen 1925 und 1935 siedelte sich das erste Storchenpaar im Machland an. Der Weißstorch ist ein Zugvogel, der auf Felsvorsprüngen, Bäumen oder Gebäuden nistet. In Saxen hat er es sich 1964 auf dem Schornstein der Volksschule bequem gemacht. Dieser Horst war bis heute durchgehend besetzt. 2007 errichteten die Weißstörche erstmals in Grein einen Horst auf dem Schornstein der Gärtnerei Luger. Ein Jahr später kam es zu ersten erfolgreichen Brut mit zwei Jungstörchen.
Beautiful weather house on the square in front of the parish church
Getting there
- Access from Linz via federal road B3 to Grein
- Access via West motorway from Amstetten to Grein
- Also three ship landing stages in Grein
Public Transit
Take Danube Shore Railway 133 from Linz main station to Grein-Bad Kreuzen station.
Parking
Parking available directly at the hiking trail starting point or at the Danube shore near the ship landing stage. Free short-term parking zone (blue zone) at the town square and in the city center, parking duration 90 minutes. Long-term parking spaces near train stations, city entrances, etc. Disabled parking spaces are located at the historic town square of Grein, in Rathausgasse, and at the Danube shore.
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- Early winter
- Deep winter
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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