R1.10 Cult Route around Linz
4040 Linz
"Following the Fascination of the Linz Basin"
Recommended season:
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- Refreshment stops available
- Cultural/historical value
Enjoyable discovery cycling route around the Linz Basin: Pristine Danube floodplains, pass cycling through the Mühlbach valley, magnificent Alpine views, splendid quadrilateral farms in the Traun-Enns-Riedelland, river cycling on the mythic Danube, the Linz cultural capital skyline, the breakthrough valley Linz Gate ... Insider tip: Shorten the route with the Donaubus long ferry from Linz to Ottensheim.
Highlights:
- Wilhering Abbey (Abbey church a Rococo jewel, park)
- Baroque jewel St. Florian Abbey (Bruckner organ, tomb of St. Florian ...)
- Cultural capital Linz, UNESCO City of Media Arts
- Historic Danube cable ferry Ottensheim (in operation since 1871)
- Donaubus long ferry Linz-Ottensheim
A grand start is the magnificent Wilhering Abbey. The abbey church is one of the most beautiful Rococo churches in the German-speaking area and simply amazes! The impressive monastery complex is located on a floodplain terrace of the Danube at the transition from the extensive Eferding Basin into the Danube narrow valley of the Linz Gate. A cycle path leads through monastery fields to the Wilhering ferry landing. Opposite, the venerable Danube market Ottensheim with its stately castle greets you. You almost meditatively warm up cycling through shady Danube floodplain forests with birdsong on the Danube cycle path – a delicacy! Hidden views of a (renaturation) side arm of the mythic river recall the time when dense floodplain landscape, crisscrossed by meanders of numerous Danube arms, dominated the Eferding Basin. Quiet country roads later lead through fertile plains to the edge of the Eferding Basin. After crossing Linz street, enjoyable pass cycling surprises: a magnificent 6.2 km long ascent through the hidden Mühlbach valley up to the transition to the Linz Basin! Gently ascending, you cycle – mostly on the (usually moderately trafficked) main road – through rural cultural landscape, past neat settlements and small woods. In the idyllic village of Dörnbach, you branch off and climb the last, somewhat steeper elevation meters through the settlement area to the "pass" transition to the Linz Basin (360 m). Congratulations, you are at the highest point of the route! The Linz Basin, with an impressive area of 100 km², lies at your feet. Now begins the hilly descent – mostly through urban settlement areas, partly through rural cultural landscape – toward the Traun River. Along the way, some magnificent long-distance views over the Linz Basin to the Alps open up. And the market square of Leonding invites for a short rest. Upon reaching the lonely Traun floodplains, you first follow the flood dike, then the Kleinmünchner canal on the cycle path. Crossing the Traun bridge, you reach Ebelsberg. Today a district of Linz, Ebelsberg entered world history during Napoleon’s times through this strategically important Traun crossing. Here begins the ride through one of Upper Austria's most beautiful rural cultural landscapes: gentle hill waves, fertile fields, traditional scattered orchards, the largest quadrilateral farms of Upper Austria ... the Traun-Enns-Riedelland! Quiet country roads meander rhythmically with the landscape. Gently ascending to Wambach, a short, steep hill ridge then demands a sweat tribute. The long enjoyable descent to Rohrbach brings a smile afterwards. At the estate-like Jahreszeitenhof (365 windows, 12 gates) in Gemering begins the last climb. Then a very steep(!) short descent and you stand before the impressive Baroque jewel St. Florian Abbey, a Danube highlight! It is one of the largest Baroque monasteries in Austria: the abbey basilica, the world-famous Bruckner organ, the tombs of St. Florian and the musical virtuoso Anton Bruckner ... Have fun discovering! One more short, very steep(!) descent and you cycle through the historic market town of St. Florian out into the Danube plain. Through rural cultural landscape, it goes on country roads or cycle paths into the extensive Danube floodplain and over the imposing Danube power plant Abwinden-Asten to the other bank. Now follows top-class river cycling: joyfully pedaling upstream on the riverside dike along the legendary towpath. The glistening water, the refreshing breeze, the humming tires ... thoughts begin to fly. Opposite, the legendary salt river Traun flows into the Danube. Once, the valuable salt of the Salzkammergut came to the Danube on it. The surreal industrial landscape around the Steyregger bridge fascinates. And near the Linz sports boat harbor, the Linz Riviera surprises – a small sandy beach before a quirky industrial backdrop!
From the Plesching swimming lake on, the Danube shore becomes a popular local recreation area for Linz. Shortly thereafter, numerous architectures tell about the successful transformation of the Linz industrial site into a cultural capital: Brucknerhaus, Lentos Art Museum, Ars Electronica Center ... Linz is definitely worth a separate visit!
Tip: Connoisseurs use the Donaubus long ferry from Linz to Ottensheim and thus experience the deep breakthrough valley of the Linz Gate up close from the mythic river. Also, more time remains for lingering, as the route length reduces by about 10 km. In Ottensheim, the cable ferry to Wilhering is still necessary afterwards.
After Linz, the ride goes through the deep breakthrough valley of the Linz Gate. The wide Danube cycle path invites you to let the bike roll. Due to the landscape, it often follows the busy main road. Final highlight: the historic Danube market Ottensheim! Located at the end of the Eferding Basin, there has always been an important crossing here. The scenic marketplace tells of this long tradition as a trading hub. The crossing with the cable ferry, the first of which began operating in 1871, is a beautiful conclusion even for technically less interested landlubbers. The short return to Wilhering Abbey is already known.
Safety guidelines:The main part of this enjoyable discovery cycling route uses quiet, paved (side) roads and cycle paths. Only through the Mühlbach valley can – depending on the time of day – a bit more traffic occur over nearly 3.9 km. Three sections (430 m, 130 m, 220 m) run over well-ridable sandy paths. Basic gear-shifting skills are advantageous in the hilly Traun-Enns-Riedelland. In St. Florian, two short, steeper descents require special caution. Please observe the operating times of the Ottensheim cable bridge for the final crossing to Wilhering. If it is not in operation, you can alternatively switch riverbanks via the Ottensheim-Wilhering power plant. However, this will extend the route by about 8.5 km!
Tip: To make the route more attractive with a Danube boat trip and simultaneously shorten the cycling distance, the Donaubus long ferry from Linz to Ottensheim is recommended.
Signage:
To help you with orientation, the Danube cycling routes have been marked with their own cycle guidance system. This route follows the signage "R1.10 Cult Route around Linz".
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further information:
- Board possible
Particularly noteworthy are the library with more than 150,000 volumes, the imperial marble hall, the Sebastian altar by Albrecht Altdorfer, the crypt with Anton Bruckner's sarcophagus and the "Bruckner organ" in the collegiate basilica.
St. Florian is known as a place of pilgrimage far beyond the borders of Austria. St. Florian is said to have been buried here and the famous composer Anton Bruckner also found his final resting place here.
Group tours and private tours can be booked all year round by prior arrangement. Please contact us at tours@stift-st-florian.at or +43 7224 8902-10
The Steyregg bathing lake facility offers:
a separate toddler and non-swimmer area; a children's playground; a great water playground; water climbers for water fun & action; a beach volleyball court; bathing jetties; rounded, curved concrete loungers;wooden benches; trees for plenty of shade; kiosk with food & drinks, ice cream; changing cabins; two toilet facilities; a new rest & first aid room; bathing boxes for hire
The circular path around the Steyregg bathing lake offers two fitness stations and a wonderful view of the lake and town.
Open from 2 pm in warm (from 16°) and sunny weather.
The Biergartl has the largest selection of beer in Linz and many other specialities, such as BIO Möste and BIO juices from the Mühlviertel.
The Bruckner organ, which has four manuals, 103 stops and 7,389 organ pipes, is known far beyond the country's borders.
It was built between 1770 and 1774 by the Ljubljana priest and organ builder Franz Xaver Chrisman and named in 1930 after the former Florian choirboy, teacher and organist Anton Bruckner.
Anton Bruckner is buried under the famous Bruckner organ in the Augustinian canons' monastery of St Florian.
Seats 14; homemade pastries, wholemeal products, spelt pastries; Schanigarten, breakfast from 5:30 a.m.
Pastries from our own bakery; 95 seats, beautiful view of the Danube and Donaupark; sufficient parking spaces; located directly on the Danube cycle path, guest garden with approx. 70 seats.
Ristorante - Bar - Caffè DANUBIO
The most beautiful terrace along the Danube cycle path. Our Italian team serves original Italian dishes. 6 comfortable guest rooms with shower/bath, WC, Sat-Tv.
Location: On the Danube
On the Danube cycle path
In the centre of Ottensheim
A real enrichment of Ottensheim's gastronomy. Located on the Danube and the Danube Cycle Path.
Small but nice campsite near the Ottensheim Danube power plant. Enjoy the peace and beauty right on the Danube cycle path, perfect for nature lovers and cycling enthusiasts. Our campers have access to a fully equipped kitchen and a covered seating area. Showers and toilets are available. As a gateway to nature and local attractions, we want you to feel at home with us and fully enjoy the beauty of the region.
Right next to the city center is this beautiful rocky beach. Brave ones can cool down in the Danube.
(Bathing at your own risk)
- Quiet location, right next to the pilgrimage church Maria vom guten Rat, village square with adventure playground, right next to the Kürnberg Forest, Jakobsweg,
- beautiful guest garden with chestnut trees
- homemade pastries
- Extra restaurant
- Craft brewed, natural, unfiltered beer.
- lane sale, 1st Saturday of the month from 9 am - 4 pm
- clearly arranged brewery
- original ambience
- beautiful brewery veranda
- Brewery tour by appointment under mobile phone: 0699 15025777
Secret landmark, founded in 1871, idyllic connection from one side to the other, perfect for cyclists on Europe's No. 1 cycle route, the Danube Cycle Path.
The e-bike charging station is located directly in front of St Florian's Abbey in the arcades.
Not less than 83 glazed boxes provide the most detailed information on the four hydrological regions, on 15 different species of native animals and more than 60 species of fish (including crabs and mussels). Furthermore, at 3 separate stations you get to know everything about nature treasures and their conservation.
Located directly on the Danube and the Danube Cycle Path!
In the tranquil Mühlviertel - more precisely in the market town of Ottensheim - you will find Gasthaus Dürnberg. An in meeting place for gourmets from all over Austria.
The idyllically situated inn at the foot of the Dürnberg, on the Danube and on the cycle path, makes every day a culinary highlight. Whether game and delicacy weeks or schnitzel days, everyone will find their paradise of pleasure at Gasthaus Dürnberg.
The Gasthaus Dürnberg team stands for good cuisine and fine drinks.
It is your reliable partner for all celebrations, from christenings, anniversaries, sponsorships, etc.
Lovers of fine grape juices are also guaranteed to get their money's worth with the extraordinarily wide range of wines on offer. The inn is also an extremely popular location for atmospheric weddings, glittering birthday parties and cool corporate events.
The Schoffpau'r belonged to the manorial estate of Bergham Castle.
The name is derived from "Schaffer", which meant administrator.
The first innkeeper is mentioned in a document as early as 1653.
Since then, this house has been a farmhouse at times, but has always been both an inn and the social centre of Bergham.
Apart from minor alterations, the house has remained unchanged. The roof beams still show traces of the original paintwork.
Maria & Hermann Hoflehner have been running the inn since February 2006 - since 2011 as Upper Austrian Kultiwirt.
Beautiful guest garden, central location, regional cuisine, homemade pastries.
Tour groups welcome with advance reservation.
Sparen Sie bei der übernachtung, nicht beim Stil" Neben dem Donauradwanderweg (100m) und nur ein paar Minuten vom Pleschingersee, bietet Ihnen das neue Harry's Home Linz einen tollen Ausgangspunkt für die nächste Tagesetappe. Direkt im Grünen gelegen befinden sich verschiedenste Lokale die auf ein gemütliches und stärkendes Mittag- oder Abendessen einladen. Nach der anstrengenden Fahrt empfehlen wir einen schönen Ausklang in der Buschenschank mit einem Glas Oberösterreichischem Most. In unserer Tiefgarage findet sich zusätzlich zu dem Einstellplatz noch eine vollwertige Radwerkstatt mit Kompressor und allen nötigen Werkzeugen um frisch gewartet in den Tag zu fahren. Für den sportlichen Gast haben wir auch einen eigenen Waschsalon mit Trockner. Und sollten jetzt noch Wünsche offen sein, sind wir uns sicher, unser Team kann Ihnen weiterhelfen.Wir sind auch online buchbar unter http://www.harrys-home.com
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.
We welcome you to the stage of our passion.
In 2005, the new nursery was opened on the site of the former monastery nursery.
As a family of gardeners, we were able to realise our dream of a new kind of nursery here.
Öffnungszeiten von 8:30 - 16:00 Uhr
letzter Abmarsch Wanderer des LINZ100 um 13:00 Uhr!!
🥖Brote
🍫 Riegel
🍌 Bananen
💧Wasser & Iso
...in a quiet location, approx. 20 min from the centre of Linz, approx. 20 min from the motorway and approx. 10 min from the airport, next to the pilgrimage church Maria vom guten Rat, large car park available.
- Cosy ambience in rural style
- Beautiful guest garden with chestnut trees
- Large hall for festivities, weddings, seminars etc.
- Guest room
- In the centre of Dörnbach near the pilgrimage church and village green with playground
- Directly by the Kürnbergerwald forest and the Jakobsweg pilgrimage trail
Every first Wednesday of the month, we serve slaughterhouse platters and Blunzen food: at lunchtime and in the evening!
Pizzas according to original Italian recipes, exclusively freshly cooked pasta, special dishes (e.g. mussels) to order, excellent wines.
Very centrally located, ideal for tour groups, also on Mondays by prior arrangement. Beautiful, quiet guest garden, hall for events.
Coveted giants from the Danube...
Of all the rivers in Europe, the Danube has the richest fish fauna. Cromagnon man was already fishing in the Danube around 10,000 years ago. Finds of simple fishing tackle prove this. From the Mesolithic onwards, fishing rods, nets and barges were added to the spear as fishing tools. Regular fishing was probably practised from the 35th century BC. At that time, the main fish were hawks and sturgeon. The housefish weighed up to 500 kg and was fished so heavily that its stocks declined sharply. Even the fishing restrictions from the 18th century could not stop its extinction. Even today, the Danube still harbours a rich fish fauna with the nase as the leading species.
Numerous aquatic creatures live in the Danube. One very special one is the female Danube. It's always good to have her on your side - the Danube legend "Vom Donauweibchen" tells the story of this creature.
- Greek specialities
- idyllic location directly on the Danube cycle path
- idyllic guest garden with chestnut trees and wonderful view of the Danube
- Sunset
After a few challenging years, we are proud to be reviving the tradition and charm of this special restaurant together with experienced professional restaurateur Ümit Mete . With his expertise and tireless commitment, we are doing everything we can to bring the Fischerhäusl back to its former glory - with warm hospitality, fresh regional cuisine and a cosy atmosphere in which everyone feels at home. We look forward to welcoming you here!
We also offer catering in the Volkshaus to add a culinary touch to your events.
We use fresh, high-quality ingredients for our dishes such as salads, pizza, pasta, fish and meat.
The rest areas consist of an exposed concrete column, reminiscent of a Roman milestone, bearing a Roman head created by artist Miguel Horn and containing information about the local community, the Danube cycle path and the Romans, as well as a 5 metre long rest bench made of concrete and stone and a paved floor made of Danube pebbles. The architecture is based on design elements from Roman times.
The design for the Roman rest areas was the result of a competition organised jointly with the University of Art and Design Linz and won by student Lukas Beltrame. An important partner in the construction of the squares is the construction academy in Steyregg, which produced all the built-in parts for the squares with its apprentices.
The rest areas consist of an exposed concrete column, reminiscent of a Roman milestone, bearing a Roman head created by artist Miguel Horn and containing information about the local community, the Danube cycle path and the Romans, as well as a 5 metre long rest bench made of concrete and stone and a paved floor made of Danube pebbles. The architecture is based on design elements from Roman times.
The design for the Roman rest areas was the result of a competition organised jointly with the University of Art and Design Linz and won by student Lukas Beltrame. An important partner in the construction of the squares is the construction academy in Steyregg, which produced all the built-in parts for the squares with its apprentices.
The restaurant is both a bar and a café and also offers small snacks to keep hunger at bay. There are often various events in the evening.
Wilhering Abbey: monastery, culture and nature since 1146. Wilhering Cistercian Abbey, situated at the foot of the Kürnberg and on the banks of the Danube in a wonderful natural landscape, is a place of spirituality, pastoral care and encounters. Since 2019, the Abbey Museum has been inviting visitors on an interactive journey into the 878-year history of Wilhering Abbey. The collegiate church and cloister, the inner courtyard and the park are freely accessible. The gate with café, shop and the Benedict Hall are located in the former abbey farmhouse, as is the Abbey Museum. The abbey café offers self-service cakes, coffee, drinks and snacks. In our abbey shop you will find exquisite wines from our own vineyards, lovingly designed souvenirs, special gifts and souvenirs. You can also browse through our selection of books, CDs and regional delicacies - a pleasure for all the senses! Visit us and let us inspire you.
Guest garden in the Stiftshof, seasonal specialities, large car park, tour groups welcome.
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!
under the bridge brings Linz together - with gastronomic highlights, sports activities and cultural events.
Whether it's cool drinks at the gastro container, good food from our food truck, fun with our sports equipment or performances on the stage - there's always something going on with us! With tournaments, events and special highlights, we make sure that there's never a dull moment in Linz.
In the Post kitchen, people still cut, swirl, chop and stir - the craft of cooking is alive and well!
Cosmopolitan and yet rooted in tradition, the Post team spoils old and young, regulars and culinary experts, intellectuals and craftsmen in the cosy restaurant and at the convivial Sunnplatz'l!
The 850-year-old Cistercian monastery has shaped the community in many ways. The interior is decisive for the building's reputation. The effect is based on the harmony of the extremely varied, colorful, picturesque, figurative and ornamental decoration as well as the well thought-out incidence of light.
Registration
zentralverwaltung@stiftwilhering.at
Tel. +43 (0) 7226 / 2311-12
Monastery gate
Tel. +43 (0) 7226 / 2311 - 60
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