Danube Cycle Path Stage 2 South Bank: Schlögen - Linz
4040 Linz
Schopper & Dom - Culture by the Wayside
Recommended season:
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- Multi-stage route
- Refreshment stops available
- Geological highlights
- Botanical highlights
Schopper & Dom - Culture by the Wayside
Before you start this stage on the south bank of the Danube, you should climb up to the "Schlögener Donaublick", 30 minutes above the village in Schlögen. From here you enjoy a magnificent view of the famous Schlögener Danube loop. After gaining the best overview in this way, you will then get to know the forest slopes of this river meander, the so-called "Donauleiten," up close by bike.
Natural routes lead you past Inzell and Kaiserau, where Schloss Neuhaus soon rises on a rock. Upon reaching the small market town of Aschach, you will find a worthwhile town center with ancient townhouses whose facades and courtyards date from Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. In the modern "Schopper Museum," you will learn interesting and curious facts about the old craft of shipbuilding, and in the old parish church, you can discover the supposed healing powers of the "Danube Cross." Also visit the barrier-free cultural hiking trail in Aschach and learn more about the history of the Danube market.
It is not far from Aschach to Eferding. The history of the small town somewhat off the Danube cycle path goes back to Roman times. Its town square counts among the most beautiful in Upper Austria, as the townhouses there have remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages. The parish church is nicknamed the "Eferding Cathedral" due to its size. It is as worthy a detour as the magnificent Starhemberg Castle with its museums and exhibitions. Tip: those who want to see a ski jump in nature – a detour to the Hinzenbach ski jumping arena is worthwhile!
More culture by the wayside is offered by the Wilhering Cistercian Abbey (founded in 1146) with its Rococo church and the Fritz-Fröhlich collection, “Fröhlich meets Sulzer” in the abbey museum. Immediately after your short visit, the ferry in the Ufer district will take you to the northern bank to Ottensheim, where you can enjoy the last cycling meters to Linz.
Directions:Schlögen - Aschach - Wilhering - Ottensheim - Linz
Route Description
You start this route in Schlögen and always cycle along the south bank, through the wild romantic Danube valley (Natura 2000 protected area), which extends up to about Aschach. After about ten kilometers, shortly behind the Kobling-Obermühl ferry, the path forks and you keep left. From afar you can admire Schloss Neuhaus, which towers over the Danube on the opposite bank.
After some time, you pass Aschach, known for its Baroque row of houses. Here you can take a short rest and visit the old town center, the old parish church, and the Fishermen’s and Schopper Museum. Also visit the barrier-free cultural hiking trail in Aschach and learn more about the history of the Danube market. The route then continues southwards on the long-distance cycle path through the Eferding Basin – the vegetable cultivation region of Upper Austria, which extends to Wilhering. Here the slopes on the left and right of the river gradually disappear and the terrain becomes increasingly flat. In Brandstatt, a detour to Eferding and a visit to Schloss Starhemberg and Eferding town square are worthwhile.
You follow the Danube until you arrive in Wilhering. Here you can take the opportunity to visit Wilhering Abbey. Afterwards, take the ferry to Ottensheim on the northern bank and cycle on to the cathedral city of Linz.
TIP: At the end of this stage, enjoy a train ride from Ottensheim to Linz on the Mühlkreisbahn. Timetable
Tip:Also visit the barrier-free cultural hiking trail in Aschach and learn more about the history of the Danube market.
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Open from 2 pm in warm (from 16°) and sunny weather.
The Biergartl has the largest selection of beer in Linz and many other specialities, such as BIO Möste and BIO juices from the Mühlviertel.
Pastries from our own bakery; 95 seats, beautiful view of the Danube and Donaupark; sufficient parking spaces; located directly on the Danube cycle path, guest garden with approx. 70 seats.
Ristorante - Bar - Caffè DANUBIO
The most beautiful terrace along the Danube cycle path. Our Italian team serves original Italian dishes. 6 comfortable guest rooms with shower/bath, WC, Sat-Tv.
Location: On the Danube
On the Danube cycle path
In the centre of Ottensheim
Small but nice campsite near the Ottensheim Danube power plant. Enjoy the peace and beauty right on the Danube cycle path, perfect for nature lovers and cycling enthusiasts. Our campers have access to a fully equipped kitchen and a covered seating area. Showers and toilets are available. As a gateway to nature and local attractions, we want you to feel at home with us and fully enjoy the beauty of the region.
Secret landmark, founded in 1871, idyllic connection from one side to the other, perfect for cyclists on Europe's No. 1 cycle route, the Danube Cycle Path.
3 parking spaces for electric cars.
Energy AG Fair Energy GmbH
Equipment:
6 parking spaces for single-track e-vehicles
(e-motorbikes, e-bicycles)
Schuko plug (230 V, 16 A, as in the household)
Restaurant, extra rooms, terrace, lounge, cycling terrace with a perfect view of the Danube.
Speciality weeks, asparagus, lamb and game weeks.
The right address for atmospheric weddings, christenings, glittering birthday parties and cool company events.
Located directly on the Danube and the Danube Cycle Path!
In the tranquil Mühlviertel - more precisely in the market town of Ottensheim - you will find Gasthaus Dürnberg. An in meeting place for gourmets from all over Austria.
The idyllically situated inn at the foot of the Dürnberg, on the Danube and on the cycle path, makes every day a culinary highlight. Whether game and delicacy weeks or schnitzel days, everyone will find their paradise of pleasure at Gasthaus Dürnberg.
The Gasthaus Dürnberg team stands for good cuisine and fine drinks.
It is your reliable partner for all celebrations, from christenings, anniversaries, sponsorships, etc.
Lovers of fine grape juices are also guaranteed to get their money's worth with the extraordinarily wide range of wines on offer. The inn is also an extremely popular location for atmospheric weddings, glittering birthday parties and cool corporate events.
A wonderful spot on the Danube between Schlögener Schlinge and Aschach, situated opposite Neuhaus Castle, offers ideal recreation in a nature reserve.
The cozy and beautiful guest garden is located directly on the Danube.
We spoil you with refreshing drinks, a good snack, coffee and homemade cakes as well as delicious ice cream.
In addition to regional cuisine for our guests, we are happy to host your birthday party, company celebration, etc.
We can be reached under the telephone number 0664-73493393.
The cozy and beautiful guest garden is located directly on the right bank of the Danube opposite the village of Obermühl. You will find the house exactly at river kilometer 2177.4 km. The cycle path from Passau to Vienna leads right past.
The village of Inzell is 5 km up the Danube and the Schlögener Schlinge is 8 km up the Danube. The village of Kobling is located in the municipality of Haibach ob der Donau. The village of Haibach is located in the upper part of the Danube valley after an ascent of around 4 km.
We spoil you in a cozy atmosphere with the finest homemade pastries and coffee specialties. Exquisite chocolates and, in summer, over 60 varieties of delicious confectionery ice cream for Italian ice cream enjoyment in our Promenade Garden. Konditorei Weltzer is a sweet meeting place to chat and enjoy.
Öffnungszeiten von 8:30 - 16:00 Uhr
letzter Abmarsch Wanderer des LINZ100 um 13:00 Uhr!!
🥖Brote
🍫 Riegel
🍌 Bananen
💧Wasser & Iso
Our cosy country inn on the Danube cycle path with attached guesthouse offers regional cuisine with vegetables and products from our own farm, among others, as well as fish from local waters and game from the surrounding forests.
Whether for lunch or dinner, for a snack or coffee and cake, at Landgasthof Dieplinger, the innkeeper in the Brandstatt, our guests can always look forward to hearty, freshly cooked home-style cooking and tempting pastries. Chef Paula Langmayr, who is one of the first trained cider sommeliers in Upper Austria, always takes care of the numerous delicacies and treats for the palate from our kitchen. Enjoy your time in our house or chestnut guest garden and look out over the beautiful Danube.
Daughter Andrea, as a trained tourism manager, looks after the well-being of our guests. We are also happy to offer one of our other specialities - the home-distilled, internationally award-winning noble brandies from our chef Karl Langmayr.
Situated in the Danube valley of the Eferding basin, our country inn with its chestnut garden, cycling station, motorboat moorings and children's playground invites you to take a holiday. We also make it possible for you to celebrate festivities in relaxing surroundings and to hold seminars and training courses.
This historic country inn, which was first mentioned in a document in 1635 as the "Wirt an der Brücke", has been in family ownership for more than 100 years.
Since 1986, we, Paula and Karl Langmayr, with the support of our daughter Andrea and our three sons Christian, Benedikt and Valentin, have been running the country inn with the associated farm with heart and passion. With attention to detail and charming hospitality, we have managed to make both culinary gourmets and regulars feel at home in the parental inn.
We cordially invite you to join us at Landgasthof Dieplinger and look forward to welcoming and hosting you.
From Au on the left bank of the Danube, the Hotel Donauschlinge cycle ferry takes you to the right bank of the Danube, from where you can continue your journey through the Danube loop.
The Riverresort Donauschlinge, your first stage destination on the Danube cycle path Passau - Vienna, is located directly at the landing stage.
Other offers:
* Indoor pool with waterfall, counter-current system and whirlpool bench.
* Finnish sauna, herbal sauna, steam bath,
* infrared cabin
* rest island
* Tea bar and spring water
* Massages, wraps, packs and baths
* Cosmetic treatments
* Sun terrace
* Relaxation lawn on the Danube with deckchairs and hammocks
Information: Tourismusverband
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 72 / 42 79
Trockene Wiesen und ungeliebte Einwanderer…
Im Eferdinger Becken ist die intensive landwirtschaftliche Nutzung dominant, die sich auf die Austufe und die Niederterrassen erstreckt. Dennoch haben sich einige wertvolle Strukturen und Lebensräumen erhalten können. Die Begleitdämme der Donau, die bei Radfahrern beliebt sind, stellen auf ihren südexponierten Flanken wichtige Biotope für trockene Wiesen dar (Salbei-Glatthaferwiesen). Auch entlang von Straßen an den Böschungen tritt dieser Wiesentyp auf. Ohne Pflege des Menschen, die einen intensiven Aufwand bedeutet (Mahd) würden diese Wiesen verschwinden. Eine andere Gefahr besteht vielfach durch so genannte Neophyten (vom Menschen eingeschleppte Pflanzen) wie die Kanadische Goldrute, die als Zierpflanze angebaut wurde. Häufig verwildert sie und breitet sich auf Trockenwiesen aus.
In der Nähe von Pupping hatte einst der Raubritter Mangold seine Burg. Mangold war "Ein echter Tunichtgut", mit dem es ein tragisches Ende nahm!
After a few challenging years, we are proud to be reviving the tradition and charm of this special restaurant together with experienced professional restaurateur Ümit Mete . With his expertise and tireless commitment, we are doing everything we can to bring the Fischerhäusl back to its former glory - with warm hospitality, fresh regional cuisine and a cosy atmosphere in which everyone feels at home. We look forward to welcoming you here!
The history of the Roman Empire at the Danube Limes UNESCO World Heritage Site is exciting. And it becomes even more exciting when it is brought to life with augmented reality. Between Passau and Schlögen, new life is now being breathed into it with modern technology. FollowSeverinus of Noricum to immerse yourself in the eventful history of the Danube Limes World Heritage Site and see what is still there today. Explained in a straightforward, simple and fun way - history is great fun!
Find out more at www.donauregion.at/welterberunde
The fort
With an internal area of just 0.8 ha, the camp is described as a small fort and was probably designed for a garrison of 100 to 150 men. A 1.65 m thick defensive wall with a wooden walkway surrounded the rectangular complex. Analysis of the finds showed that the fort was built around 170 AD and the area was used until well into the 5th century.
The civilian settlement
The small civilian settlement(vicus), which was located in the area of today's campsite, was built around 150 AD. The Roman vicus of Schlögen probably served as a road station as well as a landing and reloading point for ships. The bathing building occupied a central position in the settlement and was located directly next to the road.
The rest areas consist of an exposed concrete column, reminiscent of a Roman milestone, bearing a Roman head created by artist Miguel Horn and containing information about the local community, the Danube cycle path and the Romans, as well as a 5 metre long rest bench made of concrete and stone and a paved floor made of Danube pebbles. The architecture is based on design elements from Roman times.
The design for the Roman rest areas was the result of a competition organised jointly with the University of Art and Design Linz and won by student Lukas Beltrame. An important partner in the construction of the squares is the construction academy in Steyregg, which produced all the built-in parts for the squares with its apprentices.
A tour of the Schopper Museum not only provides interesting information about the social and economic circumstances of the Schoppers using original objects, display boards and interviews with contemporary witnesses, but also provides information about the wooden ships once produced in Aschach using models. The shipbuilder derives the name "Schopper" from the activity of "Schoppen", as the sealing of the joints in the production of ships, rafts or barges is called.
Progress and change in the fishing industry are also vividly presented through impressive exhibits. In addition to numerous specimens of fish species found in the Danube catchment area, various water-dwelling animals are also on display. It is one of the main tasks of the OÖ. Landesfischereiverband is to preserve and pass on the cultural heritage of fishing that has been passed down from generation to generation.
Guided tours for groups:
Bookable: all year round with advance reservation.
E-mail :museumsverein@aschach.at
Tel. +43 699 1169662
Max. Duration: 1.5 hours
Group sizes: 8 to 50 people
In the Post kitchen, people still cut, swirl, chop and stir - the craft of cooking is alive and well!
Cosmopolitan and yet rooted in tradition, the Post team spoils old and young, regulars and culinary experts, intellectuals and craftsmen in the cosy restaurant and at the convivial Sunnplatz'l!
Direction information: Departure
Getting there
On the Nibelungen Road (B130) to Schlögen.
Public Transit
By bus to the Schlögen Abzw. Innzell stop.
Parking
Parking options at Hotel Donauschlinge.
- Suitable for friends
- Suitable for couples
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
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Phone +43 732 7277 - 800
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