Linzer Runde (B)

A good meeting point for groups is Gh. Lindbauer, which is why the route described here is also presented starting from there.

Just now riding in the hectic urban environment, you suddenly find yourself surrounded by beautiful greenery. Right at the entrance to the Pöstlingberg, the aspirant experiences what the Mühlviertel demands: the sharply steep Moarwies'n up to the Pöstlingberg may not be rideable for everyone. However, a true mountain biker does not shy away from pushing or carrying their bike. Complaining is allowed – in the baroque pilgrimage church at Pöstlingberg, you can also immediately get rid of your sins. A brief look back at the city – gladly also from the viewing platform at Pöstlingberg – should at least compensate for the initial effort.

From Pöstlingberg, it goes about 2 km further north on state road L581 before we turn left into the Hierhager settlement and tackle the next climb towards Koglerauspitze. Brief looks back to Pöstlingberg and Linz confirm that elevation meters are rapidly and steeply gained here as well. A trail finally leads us to Koglerauspitz, which offers the "Danube view," a magnificent view down to Ottensheim at the Danube.

From Koglerauspitz, we then follow the hiking trail southwest downhill to Köglerhof, a gastronomy and agricultural business. In a short loop, the next trail brings us to the Schlagberg settlement. Over partly technically demanding downhill and uphill sections, we bike to Amberg, Türkstetten and via the old Linzerstraße to Gramastetten.

Past the Gramastetten school area, we reach the Reisinger farm via Kapellenstraße after a very steep descent into the valley and subsequent ascent at Aschlberg.

Since there is no permission to drive on the hiking trail that joins there, we ride up the "Ederweg" and "Hofstraße" streets to Schwarzen Kreuz (saddle). There turn left and go up on forest road and trails to Gh. zur Gis. Those who want can take the short detour up to the Gisela watchtower, lovingly called "Gis" by the locals. The lookout is managed by the Linz Alpine Club and offers a magnificent view over the surrounding hills, but also down to Linz.

The descent from Gh. zur Gis leads briefly down asphalt to the parking lot, then straight into a very restless and rough trail leading down to the next road section. A left-right-right-left combination brings us further down the Wipflerberg trail to Lichtenberg – here with the request for caution and adjusted speed when passing through the Hametner settlement!

After passing through the center of Lichtenberg – depending on your mood, you can also do a lap at the bike park here – we start the last descent back to Linz. After about 1 km of asphalt pounding, we turn right down to "Ebner." From there, you quickly reach Bachlberg chapel via Bachlberg trail, where you can take a last break with a fantastic view over Linz, before a short descent takes you into the urban and lively Linz, thus ending the route.