Some of the best running in Linz is along the Danube River, with extensive paths on the north and south banks. This post is focused on the south side of the river. One can combine with north side paths for loops of various lengths — the Eisenbahnbrücke Bridge is the best for crossing.
Donaulände Park. Creative Commons 3.0
For the south side, a great run is the 7 km out and back combining the river path with paths through Donaulände Park. From the Hauptplatz (main square), head east along the paved riverside promenade, which has great views of the water, past the VÖEST Bridge to the end of the small Winterhafen peninsula that juts into the river. For the return, retrace your steps and run the final 2 km through Donaulände Park, passing the Brucknerhaus concert hall and Lentos Kunstmuseum (contemporary art museum). The final 1 km is past the Nibelungenbrücke (bridge) to Schlosspark.
Add-Ons: Additional paths in Schlosspark. Can also combine with our north side paths.
Some of the best running in Linz is along the Danube River, with extensive paths on the north and south banks. This post is focused on the south side of the river. One can combine with north side paths for loops of various lengths — the Eisenbahnbrücke Bridge is the best for crossing.
Donaulände Park. Creative Commons 3.0
For the south side, a great run is the 7 km out and back combining the river path with paths through Donaulände Park. From the Hauptplatz (main square), head east along the paved riverside promenade, which has great views of the water, past the VÖEST Bridge to the end of the small Winterhafen peninsula that juts into the river. For the return, retrace your steps and run the final 2 km through Donaulände Park, passing the Brucknerhaus concert hall and Lentos Kunstmuseum (contemporary art museum). The final 1 km is past the Nibelungenbrücke (bridge) to Schlosspark.
Add-Ons: Additional paths in Schlosspark. Can also combine with our north side paths.
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7 km (4.3 miles) out and back, with good add-on options
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.
This 'water forest park' located 6 km south of Linz City Center is a great spot for a run. Several km of paths, including a 2.1 km 'running course'. Combination of woods & open fields. Good transport access
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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7 km (4.3 miles) out and back, with good add-on options
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