R1.13 Alpenblick loop
4040 Linz
"High-altitude cycling in the Machland plain"
Recommended season:
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- Loop
- Scenic
- Refreshment stops available
- Cultural/historical value
- Geological highlights
- Botanical highlights
- Faunistic highlights
Breathtaking high-altitude cycling route from the heart of the Machland plain over its scenic balcony, the Obernstraße panoramic road (500 m). The long ridge delights with relaxed pleasure cycling and magnificent alpine views, deep views ... pure king-of-the-world feeling! River cycling along the Danube, crossing the Machland plain, mountain cycling ... complete the circuit.
Highlights:
- 11 km long climb; magnificent alpine panorama high-altitude cycling; 2.5 km panoramic descent
- Monastery village Münzbach (mountain village with a former monastery)
- Clam Castle (a castle gem of Austria)
- Open-air museum Celtic village Mitterkirchen (reconstruction of a Celtic settlement)
Machland plain and high-altitude cycling? This cycling loop lets you experience the fascination of the Machland plain and surprises with a little-known facet – a breathtaking high-altitude cycling tour over the roof of the plain! The starting point is Mitterkirchen in the heart of the extensive Machland plain. From the rural market, you cycle out on a lightly trafficked main road to the Wallsee-Mitterkirchen Danube power plant. There begins top-class river cycling: On the embankment, you follow the legendary Danube cycling path towpath upstream along the mighty mythic Danube River. Primeval floodplain forests line the way and recall the time when the ancient Danube with numerous side arms created today's plain.
You leave the Danube through its riparian forests at the height of the Straß farmstead and cross the wide Machland plain on rural side roads. Large wheat, corn, and vegetable fields testify to fertility, beautiful farms to lively tradition. Near the town of Perg, the strictly regulated Naarn River catches the eye: a historic floating channel for transporting firewood to the metropolises of Vienna and Budapest. The edge of the plain is reached at the picturesque Auhof Castle (private property: no entry!). Now begins the 11 km long and 250-meter high climb to the roof of the plain! After a short, steep forest step, you cycle gently uphill on farm roads past Pergkirchen to the village of Dörfl. A short downhill fun into the Kropfmühlbach valley allows for recovery. Then it gets intense: a long, tiered mountain ridge leads sweat-dripping through rustic Mühlviertler cultural landscape up to Münzbach. The beautiful monastery village towers prominently in a terrain saddle and invites you to refresh at the drinking fountain in the village square. Congratulations, the worst is over!
After a few meters of altitude, you find yourself on the impressive roof of the Machland plain: full of happiness, you cycle the gentle ups and downs of the airy, rural high ridge. To the south, the view over the Machland plain to the Alps; to the north, the Mühlviertler hill sea ... pure king-of-the-world feeling! From the village of Fleck, a 2.5 km panoramic descent rounds off the intense altitude experience. In the Grafschaft oak mixed woods of the Gauninger Wood, a longer gravel road section connects you to nature, then a long avenue of oaks surprises with a noble flair. The associated manor? The imposing Clam Castle is just around the corner. A true castle gem! Fully furnished and inhabited by the Clam family since 1454, it offers an unusually personal access to history. Definitely worth a visit!
From the historic Clam castle market, the loop leads over quiet farm roads in a larger arc first uphill, then down through the forest valley of the Saxner Bach to the Machland plain, to Saxen. After the exertions of the climb, you cycle out comfortably in the ancient cultural landscape of the plain. Flood marks and protection structures recall the dangers of life in the floodplain. The short detour to the open-air museum Celtic village Mitterkirchen offers an impressive insight into the cultivation of the plain. Machland plain and high-altitude cycling? An unexpected cycling highlight!
Tip:Discovery rides with a pleasurable stop! This route leads directly past the following culinary partners:
- Bio Vegetable Farm Voggeneder in Naarn
- Radlerbauernhof Moser in Mitterkirchen
The main part of this stunning high-altitude cycling route runs over well-paved rural side roads or farm tracks and along the Danube on the well-paved towpath. In the Gauninger Wood before Clam Castle, the route uses about 1.7 km of gravel road (partly gravel, mostly sand). With cautious riding, this section is also manageable with road bikes. Basic gear shifting technique for the long climb is advantageous. Basic braking technique for the long descent is necessary.
Signage:
To assist with orientation, the Danube cycling loops have been marked with their own cycle navigation system. This loop follows the signage "R1.13 Alpenblick loop".
Paths covering:
further information:
- Circular route
- Board possible
Das Einzigartige an der Burg Clam ist, dass es sich nicht um ein Museum im herkömmlichen Sinn handelt, sondern vielmehr um eine bewohnte und voll möblierte, mittelalterliche Burg.
Seit über 550 Jahren bewohnt die gräfliche Familie Clam nun schon diese mächtige Festung. Die Führung durch die Burg beginnt im dreistöckigen Renaissance Arkadenhof und führt durch Burgapotheke, Waffenkammer und Kapelle zu den Wohnräumen der Grafen von Clam.
By reconstructing homes, diverse workshops and artifacts with traditional tools, the Outdoor Museum at Mitterkirchen opens a window on everyday life in the past. The Museum shows how the people of Upper Austria lived, worked and spent their leisure time some 2,700 years ago and inspires visitors with an appreciation of Celtic history and tradition. Undisputed highlight of the Celtic Village is the burial mound that was installed to provide visitors with insights into the burial rites around 700BC. Hands-on experiences, such as doing pottery, making jewelry or baking bread, are graciously arranged.
A Guided Tour of the Museum takes 30 minutes
20 minutes´ Film Screenings available
Detailed descriptions of the Museum´s prehistoric attractions are obtainable in English, French, Spanish and Italian.
Please ask for rates on pottery classes, making jewelry, bread baking sessions and archery.
From a hearty snack to a gourmet meal, the Häuserer inn spoils you with good traditional Austrian cuisine and local wines.
In the warm season, the guest garden with children's playground and bowling alley (Ladenbahn) invites you to relax.
Our house offers space for weddings, baptisms, birthday parties and other occasions.
When it's hot, you can treat yourself to a tasty ice cream on our summer terrace.
Doppelzimmer oder Appartement für 2 Pers. (SZ, WZ/Terrasse, Bad, WC, Garten, Parkplatz) in gut besonnter Wohnlage am Fuße der Burg Clam, direkt beim Klamschlucht-Eingang.
Table room
Our Tafelzimmer is also suitable for civil weddings.
Stadl
The Stadl adjoins the party room, which is particularly suitable as an extension and has many advantages due to the existing bar system.
On warm summer nights, the inner courtyard can be used not only for a welcome drink, but also for a cosy get-together.
In 2001 we renovated the Stadl, giving it a rustic yet very festive character.
Blacksmith's shop
This room, which has been left in its original state, has a unique rustic ambience. Forging was still done here until 1938.
Our forge is particularly cosy in the cold season, as the original forge makes an excellent open fireplace. The fire in the fireplace radiates a pleasant warmth and cosiness that will make your event an unforgettable evening.
This room, which has been left in its original state, has a unique rustic ambience.
Tramstüberl
This room has a tram ceiling, a spacious bar and a tiled stove. If required, the tables can be arranged to create a small dance floor.
As the smithy is next door, these two rooms can also be used together. This allows you to use the rustic ambience of the Schmiede and the bar area of the Stüberl.
This room has a tram ceiling, a spacious bar and a tiled stove.
A large hall with a beautiful stucco ceiling and parquet floor offers enough space for larger events. An excellently equipped bar is located directly in front of the hall. The hall can be used in many different ways. Whether birthday parties, lectures, seminars or other festivities.
Spend a cosy cycling break in our shady orchard. We would like to spoil you with good cider, natural juices and farm products.
You cycle along the Danube Cycle Path in the countryside, with the rolling hills of the Machland region in view, looking forward to your long-awaited break. Where better to spend it than surrounded by the aroma of baked bread, ripe fruit and a hint of fine brandy at Radlerbauernhof Moser in Mitterkirchen. More than just a rest stop, this place is a retreat full of warmth and hospitality, where the Moser family are living their dream. Andreas, once a glazier and now a brandy and cider sommelier, has created a place here with his wife Christine and their three children Michael, Theresa and Maximilian that not only impresses with its history, but also delights with its many products.
Every guest is welcomed with a warm smile, because that has always been a priority for the Moser family. Between tradition and innovation, the farm is now run by the eighth generation of Andreas and Christine - the quality of their products is still their top priority. All products are made in-house: from apple juice to fresh bread, from bacon to jam - nothing is bought here. This makes the farm an almost self-sufficient restaurant. The Radlerbauernhof's range also includes an impressive selection of high-quality brandies and liqueurs. In addition to classic varieties such as the Dirndl liqueur made from cornelian cherries, various fruit brandies such as apple, pear, plum and cider brandies, Andreas also likes to experiment with creative brandies such as cigar brandy, grape brandy at cask strength and the World Cup edition "Whisky meets apricot". One thing remains the same for all distillations: only the best, farm-grown fruit is used.
The Radlerbauernhof is located in Machland, a region that could not be better suited to fruit growing. The farm also strengthens its identity by working with regional confectioners and participating in local initiatives. For the Moser family, regionality means one thing above all: a matter close to their hearts.
Far more than just a stage destination for hikers along the Donausteig and the Teufelsweg or cyclists on routes such as the Donauradweg, the Alpenblick-Runde or the Radrunde Linz-Grein-Linz, the Radlerbauernhof Moser is a place that passes on the history of the region to guests. The farm invites you to savour its own delicacies, experience the art of distillation and get to know the warmth of the Moser family. Visitors can take part in guided tours of the show distillery and even taste the farm's own products. And if you really want to feel at home with the Moser's, stay overnight in one of the cosy farmhouse guest rooms.
Information: Marktgemeindeamt
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 69 / 82 55-0
Landschaft mit Geschichte...
Die Funde aus dem Raum Mitterkirchen beweisen es: Das Machland ist einer der ältesten Kulturräume Österreichs. Der Name geht vermutlich auf das 11. Jahrhundert zurück, die Deutung ist aber nicht ganz klar. Naheliegend ist es, den Namen von dem Begriff Ache (=Wasser) abzuleiten: „Land des Wassers“ als mögliche Übersetzung für Machland. Vor den Entwässerungsversuchen war es wirklich ein „Land des Wassers“, die Donau sorgte mit vielen Überschwemmungen dafür. Art, Alter und Verteilung der Siedlungsformen spiegeln die kulturräumliche Teilung wider. Die Donauauen und Niederungen der Zubringerflüsse waren und sind nahezu siedlungsfrei. Die Niederterrasse, die sich auch optisch von der Niederung abhebt, ist historisch die Kernzone der Besiedelung und auch heute gut erschlossen.
Es ist eine schöne Geschichte überliefert, wie das Machland zu seinem Namen kam - "Das gemachte Land" erzählt wie sich das in etwa zugetragen hat.
Info: Marktgemeindeamt Baumgartenberg
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 69 / 72 55
Lebensadern in der Landschaft
Alleen sind von Bäumen begrenzte Straßen oder Wege. Das Wort stammt aus der Zeit des Dreißigjährigen Krieges und stammt von „aller“ = gehen ab, bezeichnete aber ursprünglich einen schattigen Gehweg in einem Garten. Auch vorher gab es schon baumbestandene Wegränder. Im ländlichen Bereich stand aber eher der Nutzen als die Architektur im Vordergrund. Alleen bieten dem Reisenden Schutz vor Sonne und dem Landwirt Schutz vor Wind, der den Humus seiner Felder abtragen würde. Oft liefern sie auch essbare Früchte (Most), früher auch Futter für die Tiere (Eicheln, belaubte Zweige) oder Heilmittel (Lindenblüten). Für die Natur sind sie als Biotope von Bedeutung und bieten z.B. vielen Vögeln Lebensraum. Hiervon profitiert auch wieder der Mensch, da diese vielfach Nützlinge sind.
Auch Klam und das Umland waren einst von der Pest geplagt - allein in Klam gibt es drei Pestsäulen, die an diese schreckliche Zeit erinnern. Ein Pestopfer konnte - auf etwas eigenwilligen Weg - der Seuche entfliehen. Mehr dazu in der Donau-Sage "Mist! - Was für ein Glück!".
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.
The Emhofer family has been running this inn since 1840 in the 5th generation. But over the last 20 years in particular, it has become what it is today thanks to a great deal of dedication and skill.
At the Wirt in Auhof, guests can enjoy regional specialities (e.g. dumpling specialities) and home-style cooking in a dignified guest room, in the elegant parlour or on sunny days under the trees in the shady garden. The annual game weeks in autumn are a highlight. The inn's hall is suitable for celebrations of all kinds: weddings, christenings, birthday parties! The large car park and the premises are ideal for coach tour groups.
A special highlight is the wine selection, which the junior manager and qualified sommelier Markus Emhofer will be happy to inform you about and give you expert advice.
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