Crossroads – View of Linz from Sonnenhang loop from Johannes Kepler University Linz

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Austria

Upper Austria

Linz

Crossroads – View of Linz from Sonnenhang loop from Johannes Kepler University Linz

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185

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Crossroads – View of Linz from Sonnenhang loop from Johannes Kepler University Linz

01:57

7.00km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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After 5.40 km for 279 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.69 km

Horse Railway Trail St. Magdalena Gorge

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This section is a nice piece of the horse-drawn railway path. There are still fragments of the bridge and the breakthrough of a stone formation. A masterpiece that was achieved at that time and without any technical aids.

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2.75 km

Crossroads

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2.77 km

View of Linz from Sonnenhang

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When the weather is good and clear, you have a wonderful view of the city from up here.

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3.23 km

View of Linz from St. Mary Magdalene Church

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From the parish church of St. Magdalena, which is located on the hillside, you have a beautiful view of the city. There are benches in front of the church where you can sit and enjoy the view.

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3.39 km

Horse Railway Memorial Linz–Budweis

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An informative memorial plaque about the horse-drawn railway at the starting point

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3.81 km

Horse Railway Memorial and Track Model (Linz–Budweis)

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A section of track and a stone plaque mark the spot where the first public railway line on the European continent once ran, connecting Linz and České Budějovice. The transport …

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4.77 km

Forest Trail Near Steep Rock Formations

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5.45 km

Auhof Castle (Johannes Kepler University Administration Building)

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The old castle Auhof is now the administration building of the Johannes Kepler University in Linz / Urfahr. Rectorate and other administrations are based there.

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7.00 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.68 km

1.60 km

1.31 km

418 m

Surfaces