For a large park run all off-road in Linz, we recommend Wasserwald. This park, located ~6 km south of the city center, is known as a ‘water forest park’, owing the large reservoir at the park’s southeastern end that supplies much of Linz’s drinking water.
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There are several km of paths in Wasserwald — a combination of wooded trails and more open areas. There’s a 2.1 km running path, an extensive outdoor fitness course, and numerous fields/athletic facilities. A path also heads southeast of the main park to the water treatment plant.
For a large park run all off-road in Linz, we recommend Wasserwald. This park, located ~6 km south of the city center, is known as a ‘water forest park’, owing the large reservoir at the park’s southeastern end that supplies much of Linz’s drinking water.
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There are several km of paths in Wasserwald — a combination of wooded trails and more open areas. There’s a 2.1 km running path, an extensive outdoor fitness course, and numerous fields/athletic facilities. A path also heads southeast of the main park to the water treatment plant.
Essentials
Several km of paths, including a 2.1 km 'running course'
Some rolling hills
Numerous starting/access points, depending on whether car or tram access
Transport: Tram line 1 to the Dauphinestraße station. There's a large parking lot at the northern end of the park.
There are terrific paths on both sides of the Danube in Linz. This route is focused on the south side, combining the path east from central Linz along the water to the end of Winterhafen, including paths in Donaulände Park.
There are terrific paths on both sides of the Danube in Linz. This route is focused on the north side, with a riverside path that heads east to Alex-Felsen, with an optional loop around Pleschinger Lake.
A terrific 5k route combining the grounds of the Schlosspark castle park and the wooded paths of Freinberg Park, which features several observation decks. A longer option includes additional small parks and a jaunt through central Linz.
For some pleasant countryside running, head to Ebelesberg, ~10 km south of Linz. There's a long path along the Traun River to the Asten Locks, and loops around Ausee Lake, Weikerlseen Lake, & Pichlinger Lake.
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Essentials
Several km of paths, including a 2.1 km 'running course'
Some rolling hills
Numerous starting/access points, depending on whether car or tram access
Transport: Tram line 1 to the Dauphinestraße station. There's a large parking lot at the northern end of the park.
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