Linz - Wallsee

This is the first stage of a cycle tour on dedicated cycle paths along the Austrian Danube, with the aim of travelling from Linz to Vienna in four stages.

The route is flat and without any notable difficulties. Traffic on the cycle paths varies depending on the location, but can be quite heavy on the outskirts of towns and villages.

The region is very beautiful with bucolic landscapes. Austrians are very friendly and always willing to provide information and help. The food is excellent, from salads to pastries and simple sandwiches, so don't hesitate to enjoy it.

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  • Touring/Gravel
    Activity: Touring/Gravel
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    Distance: 49.54 km
  • ◔
    Duration according to author: 4 hrs 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: No
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 75 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 71 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 275 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 231 m
  • ⚐ Country: Austria
  • ⚐ District: Linz 
  • ⚑
    Start: N 48.30181° / E 14.285425°
  • ⚑
    End: N 48.166998° / E 14.717451°

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    Path proportions:
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     4% Road  96% Byway
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Description of the route

The departure and arrival points are hotels or lodges used by the tour operators. The route follows easy-to-follow cycle paths, as signs marked "Donauradweg" (Danube Cycle Path) are present throughout.

The route is dotted with small, friendly places to eat, ideal for cycle tourists. However, they are closed when the weather is bad.

The route starts in Linz, a charming medium-sized town and home of the famous Linzer Torte. Don't miss the Pöstlingberg hill overlooking the town, which offers magnificent views. To get there, take the little train that leaves from the Hauptplatz.

You will cross the Danube several times on the right or left bank via bridges or hydroelectric dams that are accessible by bike. There is even a small ferry dedicated to cyclists in Pyburg (€3.50 or €5.00 depending on your destination).

You arrive at the pretty village of Wallsee with its castle (not open to visitors).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 271 m - Leonardo Boutique Hotel - Steingasse 6 LINZ
  2. 1 : km 0.66 - alt. 268 m - Hauptplatz Linz
  3. 2 : km 9.41 - alt. 251 m - Steyregger Brucke
  4. 3 : km 16.61 - alt. 247 m - Crossroads
  5. 4 : km 17.68 - alt. 245 m - Dam
  6. 5 : km 27.51 - alt. 244 m - Bike ferry to Pyburg
  7. 6 : km 29.17 - alt. 242 m - Roundabout
  8. 7 : km 29.75 - alt. 240 m - Mauthausen
  9. 8 : km 32.46 - alt. 238 m - Aist
  10. 9 : km 46.06 - alt. 239 m - Bike service station
  11. 10 : km 46.5 - alt. 234 m - Wallsee-Mitterkirchen power station
  12. 11 : km 49 - alt. 239 m - Wallsee Castle
  13. E : km 49.54 - alt. 274 m - Wallseerhof - Alte Schulstrasse WALLSEE

Practical information

Bicycle service stations are frequent along the route.

The euro is the currency used in Austria.

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