Prinzensteig – Main Square (Hauptplatz), Linz loop from Puchenau

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Prinzensteig – Main Square (Hauptplatz), Linz loop from Puchenau

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Prinzensteig – Main Square (Hauptplatz), Linz loop from Puchenau

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22.4km

330m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.29 km for 157 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 6:15 AM-7:15 PM • Saturday: 6:30 AM-7:15 PM • Sunday: 8:00 AM-7:15 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.37 km

View of Ottensheim

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A beautiful view of Ottensheim.

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6.49 km

View of Ottensheim

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A picturesque townscape with colorful, historic buildings along the waterfront.

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9.61 km

Prinzensteig

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The Prinzensteig winds its way in some places almost like an alpine rock path along the slopes high above the Danube

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10.4 km

Prinzenweg viewing point

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Great views await you here, for example on the Pöstlingberg, Danube ...

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10.4 km

Prinzensteig Trail (Wilhering, Kürnberg Forest)

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The Prinzensteig offers you pure hiking pleasure. On narrow forest paths you wander on this section above the Danube and enjoy every now and then great views of the valley. …

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15.9 km

Donaublick Viewpoint

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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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16.2 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.

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17.5 km

Donaublick

Viewpoint

18.1 km

Main Square (Hauptplatz), Linz

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The main square is a wonderful place to drink coffee, eat and stroll around while watching interesting people. Events and markets also take place here from time to time.

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22.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.67 km

6.37 km

2.83 km

2.59 km

2.38 km

328 m

158 m

157 m

Surfaces

6.24 km

5.79 km

3.92 km

2.59 km

2.46 km

1.07 km

404 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Saturday 7 November

6°C

1°C

34 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

October 15, 2022,7. Etappe von Wilhering nach Linz | Donausteig Südroute

The seventh and final stage of the day on the Donausteig leads from Wilhering to Linz.
The adventurous Prinzensteig always offers a view of the Danube.
The hike ends in the Upper Austrian capital Linz.

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