--- title: Traun Bike Trail R4 url: "https://www.wels.at/en/welsmarketing/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001274/traun-bike-trail-r4.html" description: The Traun bike trail is one of the most important north-south routes for cyclists in Upper Austria. date: 2017-05-08 modified: 2025-10-16 --- # Traun Bike Trail R4 Traun Bike Trail R4 ===================== **Path number:** R4 **Starting place:** 4810 Gmunden **Destination:** 4481 Asten ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/240810/B62F14E2831182F46DA087972EE7D316B632C88AEEC4B4A37F1C98FC014CD7C9/industriekultur-laakirchen-alfa.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/240811/E1DB50AC3DB3093F037F718B2B0468E71F290732F3A4A61F43E634E0375B52B8/stadl-paura-lambach.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/240812/B67F836C578BE25F4D972C8F4F4CFC306FF6DDDFF3357C2EEFBB856DC8D16D47/stadl-paura-lambach.jpg) © Open copyright © brainpark.traunsee Close copyright [ ![Traunradweg R4 in Linz: A group of cyclists travelling along a road in front of old, rusty industrial tanks. The landscape is very green and there are some trees in the area. The sky is blue with white clouds. The cyclists are wearing colourful sportswear and appear to be a group of recreational cyclists.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/240810/B62F14E2831182F46DA087972EE7D316B632C88AEEC4B4A37F1C98FC014CD7C9/industriekultur-laakirchen-alfa.jpg "© brainpark.traunsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/240810/B62F14E2831182F46DA087972EE7D316B632C88AEEC4B4A37F1C98FC014CD7C9/industriekultur-laakirchen-alfa.jpg) © Open copyright © brainpark.traunsee Close copyright [ ![Traunradweg R4 in Linz: A group of cyclists in colourful sportswear ride over a bridge spanning a lake. A historic building with church towers can be seen in the background, surrounded by trees and greenery. The cyclists appear to be on an excursion or cycle tour and are enjoying the surroundings.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/240811/E1DB50AC3DB3093F037F718B2B0468E71F290732F3A4A61F43E634E0375B52B8/stadl-paura-lambach.jpg "© brainpark.traunsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/240811/E1DB50AC3DB3093F037F718B2B0468E71F290732F3A4A61F43E634E0375B52B8/stadl-paura-lambach.jpg) © Open copyright © brainpark.traunsee Close copyright [ ![Traun cycle path R4 in Linz: A group of three cyclists, two women and a man, stand on a bridge and observe the river and the surrounding area. They are wearing cycle helmets and colourful sportswear. A riverside promenade and trees can be seen in the background.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/240812/B67F836C578BE25F4D972C8F4F4CFC306FF6DDDFF3357C2EEFBB856DC8D16D47/stadl-paura-lambach.jpg "© brainpark.traunsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/240812/B67F836C578BE25F4D972C8F4F4CFC306FF6DDDFF3357C2EEFBB856DC8D16D47/stadl-paura-lambach.jpg) © Open copyright © Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Moritz Ablinger Close copyright [ ![Traunradweg R4 in Linz: An urban landscape with tower blocks, trees and two people standing in front of the water.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/240813/4FD09C9A678628186DC67B24E6B361E4BE4DE8446170CF8B179E8DAA1628FFF0/fotostopp-in-linz-mit-blick-auf-aecoberc3b6sterreichtourismusgmbhmoritzablingerneu.jpg "© Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Moritz Ablinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/240813/4FD09C9A678628186DC67B24E6B361E4BE4DE8446170CF8B179E8DAA1628FFF0/fotostopp-in-linz-mit-blick-auf-aecoberc3b6sterreichtourismusgmbhmoritzablingerneu.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. Freistädter Straße 119 4041 Linz [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Freist%C3%A4dter%20Stra%C3%9Fe%20119%2C%204041%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Freist%C3%A4dter%20Stra%C3%9Fe%20119%2C%204041%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:gancHkrfsAi]uF_Z`S}CiHmSo@cf@cb@zDiBtCqTcZiNhAcMgk@cTHyHeEHGtF}UtA}h@uHAiDwb@`AaReGk\`Ia_@{@cQwN}Os@}RvI{Gtc@mT`RmDvk@nFle@jD^mB|SyEdCwHyIkEj@cAbGlF|CqG|Zk`@bUck@{Zw]n@sSwh@oDmBrB~JeEbBi}@we@kOsUgSwCu@jJ}J}Jmf@eLij@wb@mVcZeUvj@hGfRiDpG{IsGe\cBeTgNiJi`@yIgLcG}\iPyUbEsZoIsp@eMs_@}m@{r@{E}UjHsJw@wFgC{AgLdGyMoDdFa_@}F_BsOg|@^{PlNwO|AsMqDyFkFiB{AjD}DiDTgIaO}^F}KjLkHlHgg@mPaQ|@}ZsGmXm@wX}I}DqCqNeNm@}Uc]aRoi@uCqZiQoReA}P}J_P_Jub@y}@u~@iq@kSqMmd@qZk[gQcCcTob@iBeY`U}]{HqSkEiATmQaVgy@_AeGnBgC{D{MtD}Ls_@ws@eZsoA{E}`@Fi_AeCcXmi@}qB}j@mhAo@wy@aGk\|AaTwJglAsFcPyG{EhA}G_Jk\oNutAqWceA_c@av@oOsg@}E{c@wB_oAa\yt@mB{mA}g@qkBEy[kFq_@q\e_A{W}nAyCsGwNvOaNoRa^gtAie@ey@{M}l@iBxB}Gug@sV{l@cT{iBaNsf@cEfDtJmOiW}]mq@wn@oj@wdAmJ{w@`Aki@cE_v@dAqUlOqh@~k@o`A~N_u@rImgAvJg`@hPcYl[uQ&server=meta.tourdata.at) Partial lock: Sperre Partial lock: Partial Closure of the Marienbrücke Bridge in Gmunden Time period: 01.07.2026 - 04.09.2026 Description: Dear Road Users! ### **Due to pavement work and utility line repairs, the Marienbrücke bridge will be closed from July 13 to September 4, 2026, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.!** ### **The bridge will be open during the remaining times—that is, all afternoons and all day on weekends!** **We appreciate your understanding!** diversion information: The detour for the R4 Traun Bike Path toward Gmunden city center, coming from Laakirchen, starts at the Marienbrücke and follows the bike path along the Herzogmauer, then along the multi-use path to Kliemsteinstraße, turn right onto Linzerstraße until you reach the Traun Bridge, turn right across the bridge, and then turn left before the Trauntor to rejoin the bike path toward Rathausplatz Gmunden or continue toward the R2 Salzkammergut Bike Path. In the opposite direction, we recommend a short, bike-friendly loop across the Traunbrücke, then turn right onto Schiffslände, then right onto Traunsteinstraße, and immediately left onto Hochmüllergasse, then left onto Annastraße (caution: signal-controlled railroad crossing for the Traunsee tram), continue to the intersection, turn left briefly, then immediately right again to the roundabout, take the 3rd exit and use the shared-use lane on Mühlwang- or Linzerstraße; along the Herzogmauer, we recommend taking the bike path again until the Marienbrücke turnoff, then continue on the shared-use lane toward Laakirchen. The Traun bike trail is one of the most important north-south routes for cyclists in Upper Austria. You cycle from the beautiful town hall square in Gmunden am Traunsee along the Traun to the Marienbrücke bridge, then via Laakirchen to Steyrermühl, across the Traun to Ohlsdorf and on to the Traunfall. The route continues towards Stadl-Paura and Lambach with its Benedictine monastery. Via Edt bei Lambach back to the Traun and along the river you continue to Wels. You finally reach your destination in Linz, where the Traun flows into the Danube. Signposting: R4 (as part of the Upper Austrian state cycle path network) Opening times of the Ottensheim - Wilhering and Abwinden - Asten power station bridges: open for cyclists 24 hours a day, all year round Marienbrücke pushing section in Gmunden (short pushing section of approx. 100 meters) In the area of Laakirchen (or Steyrermühl), the route had to be adapted at short notice due to the existing bridge closure and changed for approx. 300 meters along the main road. We ask for your understanding! [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** R4 **Starting place:** 4810 Gmunden **Destination:** 4481 Asten **duration:** 5h 21m **length:** 82,8 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 180m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 361m **Lowest point:** 245m **Highest point:** 465m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Gravel **Starting point:** Gmunden - Traun bridge **Destination:** Junction with Danube bike trail at Abwinden/Asten. **further information:** - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Traun Bike Trail R4](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430001274&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Traun Bike Trail R4](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430001274&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Traun Bike Trail R4") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Keramikhotel Goldener Brunnen Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/369255/251A91F06D8E7EAE7BACF1D15A641E85C69212C0557963B1723B1FF26ECD2E72/01-0597.jpg "01-0597 (© Copyright: Keramikhotel Goldener Brunnen)") Keramikhotel Goldener Brunnen ](https://www.wels.at/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/103909/keramikhotel-goldener-brunnen.html) [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**By car: A1 highway Vienna - Salzburg - exit Steyrermühl B 144 towards Gmunden or Regau B 145 towards Gmunden for 7 km. Access from motorway also possible from Lindach and Vorchdorf exits. From Germany via Passau on A 8 to Wels intersection, continue on the A8 south until Voralpenkreuz intersection, then take A1 towards Salzburg to the exits noted above. By train: Main Western line (No. 100.) Salzburg - Vienna changing at Attnang / Puchheim, take the Salzkammergut line (No. 170.) to Gmunden station. From Germany via Passau to Wels, change in the direction Attnang / Puchheim taking the Salzkammergut line (No. 170) to Gmunden station. From Graz Selzthal and Stainich Irdning to Gmunden. [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Traun Bike Trail R4** Oberösterreich Tourismus Information Freistädter Straße 119 4041 Linz Phone [ +43 732 221022 ](tel:+43732221022) Fax machine +43 732 7277 - 701 E-Mail [info@oberoesterreich.at](#mailto) Web [www.oberoesterreich.at/](https://www.oberoesterreich.at/ "New window") https://www.oberoesterreich.at/ --- **We speak the following languages** German Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](https://gpsdownload.ttg.at?type=2030&ExperienceID=526&TourID=430001274&Format=GPX) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430001274) [To the website](https://www.oberoesterreich.at/ "New window") ### Altitude profile - Traun Bike Trail R4 Close ![Altitude profile Traun Bike Trail R4](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430001274&width=800&height=600&mkt=en) powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.wels.at/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")