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Donautrail Linz 2027

Linz, Austria, 13 Mar 2027

This route links the trails north of the Danube with the Prinzensteig on the south side, adding a varied city-to-hills trail feel that stands out within the Donautrail programme. The organisers describe it as their highlight loop for enduring hikers and runners, with a demanding final section that stays tough even after the Franz-Josef-Warte. It is aimed at athletes who want a long spring trail adventure around Linz rather than a conventional road race.

One distance, 56 km, up to 1,881 m of climb.

Distances

• 56 km: 56 km, 1881 m of climb, highest point 886 m, 13 Mar 2027.
  This route links the trails north of the Danube with the Prinzensteig on the south side, adding a varied city-to-hills trail feel that stands out within the Donautrail programme. The organisers describe it as their highlight loop for enduring hikers and runners, with a demanding final section that stays tough even after the Franz-Josef-Warte. It is aimed at athletes who want a long spring trail adventure around Linz rather than a conventional road race.

  56 km cut-off times

  • Finish, 55.9 km: 18:00

  56 km aid stations

  • Gasthaus zur GIS am Lichtenberg, 11.7 km
  • Freiseder am Pöstlingberg, 22.0 km
  • Port:O Bar Ottensheim, 54.0 km

  On the course: water.

  56 km equipment

  • eigener Trinkbecher (mandatory)
  • Eigenverpflegung für mind. zwei Stunden (Tee und Riegel) (mandatory)
  • Erste-Hilfe Päckchen mit Silberfolie (mandatory)
  • Mobiltelefon mit voll aufgeladenem Akku (mandatory)
  • Rucksack mit Getränken und Jause/Riegel für Selbstversorgung zwischen Labestationen (mandatory)
  • Stirnlampe mit mind. 500 Lumen for LINZ55 walkers or anyone on course in darkness (mandatory)
  • Grödel bei winterlichen Streckenverhältnissen (recommended)
  • Powerpack for phone on longer outings (recommended)
  • Reflektierende Schutzkleidung bei schlechten Witterungsbedingungen wie Nebel und Schneefall (recommended)
  • Warme Jacke / Handschuhe / Haube (recommended)
  • Wechselkleidung – der Witterung angepasst (recommended)

Other editions

• Donautrail Linz 2026, 14 Mar 2026: 56K (56 km, 1580 m of climb, highest point 887 m).