Bauernbergpark – Donaublick Viewpoint loop from Linz Hauptbahnhof

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Bauernbergpark – Donaublick Viewpoint loop from Linz Hauptbahnhof

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Bauernbergpark – Donaublick Viewpoint loop from Linz Hauptbahnhof

02:30

9.11km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.74 km

Bauernbergpark

Highlight • Natural

The site was used as a sand pit until around 1900. The beautification association acquired parts of the site in 1985 and then began converting it into a park. In 1906 the city of Linz acquired the area.

Source: linzwiki.at/wiki/Bauernbergpark

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3.44 km

Probeturm and Maximilianskapelle

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In 1828, Archduke Maximilian I had the so-called test tower built on the Freinberg – blasting tests and test bombardments were carried out here. After the completion of the final …

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4.75 km

Donaublick Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

A good vantage point near the Josefswarte, from which you can look up and down the Danube! Opposite you can see the Pöstlingberg, the symbol of Linz (Pöstlingbergbahn from the …

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5.06 km

Barbara Chapel (Freinberg, Linz)

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Big, beautiful chapel with a great view of Linz and the Danube.
Belongs to the parish of St. Matthias. As a war memorial of the Upper Austrian Artillery Association.

Source: linz.at/archiv/denkmal/default.asp?action=denkmaldetail&id=559

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7.75 km

View of Landstraße, Linz

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful street in the old town

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7.88 km

Palais Kaufmännischer Verein Linz

Highlight • Monument

Simply magical - great atmosphere - great organization - great ensemble - music at the highest level - a musical experience of extra class!

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8.28 km

Volksgarten, Linz

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The Volksgarten is a park in Linz with an area of about 3 hectares. It is located in the Inner City district between the main train station and Landstraße.

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8.45 km

New Music Theatre in Linz

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Music theater at the Volksgarten, Linz
The Musiktheater am Volksgarten in Linz is one of the most modern opera houses in Europe. Built according to plans by London architect Terry …

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9.11 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.39 km

1.27 km

626 m

451 m

374 m

Surfaces

4.28 km

2.31 km

2.14 km

191 m

188 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

11°C

87 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

February 8, 2025,Linzer Freinbergrunde

Beautiful winter sun tour over the hills around Linz.

From the Bauernbergpark over the Freinberg and the Römerberg back to the city center. We then went back to the starting point via the old town, the Landhaus and the Mariendom.

High above us a plane in the Andliz of the moon 🌝

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December 12, 2022,202212 Freinberg in Linz 🌞🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️☕🥐🍪

At 405 m, the Freinberg is the lowest of Linz's city mountains. Nevertheless, we were able to trudge there in the snow today. And, oh wonder, again no fog, but sunshine!

You are on historical ground: where the Roman castle of Lentia stood, now stands the castle, which dates back to the 8th century. Soon after, you will pass the …

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May 17, 2024,Botanischer Garten Linz

The Linz Beautification Association bought the land on Bauernberg in 1885. The industrialist Ludwig Hatschek donated the land adjacent to his villa to the city of Linz to create a park. Today's Art Nouveau park was the city of Linz's largest construction project at the time. The planting is designed with a varied variety of species; there are some open …

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