Discover Pucking

Pucking combines rural landscapes with a variety of opportunities for active days and cultural experiences. The municipality is surrounded by meadows, fields and forests. At the same time, important routes pass through the town: the Way of St. James runs through Pucking, as does the Traun River Cycle Path R4. This allows you to tailor your trip planning to different interests – whether a pilgrimage stage, cycling tours, or walks and sporting activities in the surrounding area.

Exploring the trails through Pucking

The Traun River Cycle Path R4 passes through Pucking and is signposted as part of Upper Austria’s regional cycle network. Anyone wishing to explore the area by bicycle will find a clearly designated route to use when planning their trip. The Way of St. James, by contrast, offers a different way of discovering the town and its surroundings. Both routes represent different travel ideas, without requiring you to limit your stay to just one form of transport.

Pucking also has trails for hiking, Nordic walking and running. When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday home, the way you wish to spend your days can therefore play an important role: whether you want to spend most of your time cycling, walking or taking part in sporting activities, the municipality offers several specific options. The St. Leonhard riding stable also offers an opportunity for equestrian sports in Pucking.

Lake Pucking and Sculpture Park

Lake Pucking is a notable part of the town’s history. It was created when a gravel pit formed during the construction of the A25, the Wels motorway between the Haid and Wels interchanges, filled with water. The lake thus tells the story both of a change to the landscape and of the development of a place that is now well known in Pucking.

A sculpture park is located at the Traun-Pucking power station. It was established in 2019 and officially opened in a ceremony held as part of the community festival “Art & Culture on the Traun”. Anyone wishing to combine nature and cultural experiences during a trip to Pucking can include this site in their plans. Another recurring event is the Pucking Vintage Car Gathering, which takes place every two years on the grounds at Lake Pucking. The event adds a special attraction for technology and vehicle enthusiasts to the town’s character.

St. Leonhard Pilgrimage Church and Living Tradition

St. Leonhard Pilgrimage Church is located in Pucking and is one of the municipality’s cultural points of interest. For pilgrimages or visits, an appointment must be arranged with the parish office. If you would like to include this aspect in your stay, this makes it possible to plan your visit specifically. The Leonhardiritt procession is also part of the rural traditions in Pucking’s parish life and reflects the regional character of the town.

Which accommodation suits your travel plans?

When looking for a holiday apartment in Pucking, it is worth first deciding on your personal focus. For cycling travellers, the signposted Traun River Cycle Path R4 is a specific point of reference, while pilgrims can take the route of the Way of St. James into account. Those who prefer to combine different activities will also find trails for hiking, Nordic walking and running in Pucking, as well as the sculpture park, the pilgrimage church and Lake Pucking.

For further orientation in the surrounding area, you can find Hofkirchen Im Traunkreis, Linz, Kronstorf, Rappersdorf, Kirchberg-Thening, Ansfelden, Hargelsberg and Eggendorf Im Traunkreis.

For the overview of the wider region: Linz-Land.