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title: Mountainbike
url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/mountainbike.html"
description: Mountainbike-Touren in der Donauregion in Oberösterreich
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date: 2022-02-08
modified: 2026-03-06
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# Mountainbike

![Mountainbiker fahren zur Ameisbergwarte in Sarleinsbach.](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/2/csm_MTBGranitlandAmeisbergwarte23_TourismusverbandDonauOberoesterreichCMVisuals_dafb700ddb.jpg "©TourismusverbandDonauOberösterreichCMVisuals Mountainbike Shooting, Mountainbiker fahren durchs Mühlviertler Granitland bei der Ameisbergwarte in Sarleinsbach")

   ![Mountainbiker fahren zur Ameisbergwarte in Sarleinsbach.](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/2/csm_MTBGranitlandAmeisbergwarte23_TourismusverbandDonauOberoesterreichCMVisuals_d64a84d1a6.jpg "©TourismusverbandDonauOberösterreichCMVisuals Mountainbike Shooting, Mountainbiker fahren durchs Mühlviertler Granitland bei der Ameisbergwarte in Sarleinsbach")

 Mountain biking in the
Danube region
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  © Open copyright  © ©TourismusverbandDonauOberösterreichCMVisuals Mountainbike Shooting, Mountainbiker fahren durchs Mühlviertler Granitland bei der Ameisbergwarte in Sarleinsbach Close copyright

 [  Accommodation Booking  ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/book-accommodations.html)

Your granite adventure
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### Cycling between the Danube region and the Mühlviertel

Discover a mountain biker's paradise: the hilly landscape from the Danube to the Bohemian Forest offers tours for every level of difficulty. In the Mühlviertel granite region, you can combine sporting challenges with profound experiences of nature.

Here, granite is more than just the ground beneath your feet – it is the heart of the region. On your tours, you will encounter the rock in all its facets.

  © Open copyright  © ©TourismusverbandDonauOberösterreichCMVisuals Mountainbike Shooting, Mountainbiker fahren durchs Mühlviertler Granitland in Obermühl, St. Martin Close copyright

      ![Eine Gruppe von Mountainbikern an der Donau in Obermühl, St. Martin.](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/b/csm_MTBGranitlandWasser_TourismusverbandDonauOberoesterreichCMVisuals_41f044e4f9.jpg "©TourismusverbandDonauOberösterreichCMVisuals Mountainbike Shooting, Mountainbiker fahren durchs Mühlviertler Granitland in Obermühl, St. Martin")

 [Video](//www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBldN4TXoKc?si=BFxNpKGhGX2I-1nT "The YouTube video will open in a new window.")

 [ Overview ](#ttgNCECollapse258471)
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 Feel the adrenaline rush on every descent while mountain biking: Your path to freedom and new adventures!

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Mountain biking in the granite country
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Maximum variety is promised by mountain biking in Granitland from the Danube to the Mühlviertel highlands and further on into the Bohemian Forest. On **17 signposted trails of all levels of difficulty**, the crisp ups and downs add up to **950 kilometers and 27,000 meters of altitude**. Granitland is one of the centers of mountain biking in Austria and guarantees carefree MTB fun in a picturesque landscape with bookable packages including luggage transfer.

Sporty types can tackle the **Grande Granit Tour**, covering 260 kilometres and 6,900 metres of elevation gain in **five daily stages**. For those who prefer a more leisurely approach, there is the **Granite Beer Tour**, which covers 160 kilometers and 4,000 meters of altitude in **three daily stages**.

      ![](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/5/e/csm_MountainbikerGranditland52_TourismusverbandDonauOberoesterreichErwinHaiden_8a7c672355.jpg "©TourismusverbandDonauOberoesterreichErwinHaiden MTB Granitland Shooting, Mountainbiken im Mühlviertler Granitland in der Donauregion")

Mountain biking

in the Mühlviertel granite country

  © Open copyright  © ©TourismusverbandDonauOberoesterreichErwinHaiden MTB Granitland Shooting, Mountainbiken im Mühlviertler Granitland in der Donauregion Close copyright

Book mountain bike vacation
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### Granite Beer Tour

**Mountain bike trip from Obermühl/Untermühl-Oberkappel-Peilstein-Obermühl/Untermühl**

4 days/3 nights
50-55 km/1.200-1,600 am daily
3-star hotels, also suitable for E-MTB's

The Mühlviertel hill country near the Bavarian border offers top-class biking fun. Lonely forest and meadow paths that lead past hop plantations await you when mountain biking in the granite country. The fermented version of the small and fine Mühlviertel breweries can be tasted in the local inns.

 [  ![](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==)

 Book offer:
 Granite Beer Tour

 To the offer

 ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/mountainbike/oesterreich-angebot/detail/9712/n-a.html)

Tours and signage in the granite country
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In the Mühlviertler granit country mountain bike enthusiasts will find dreamlike hilly landscape and **two brand new mountain bike offers**. The routes in the granit country are signposted with red boards and are easy to see.

  © Open copyright  © Signage © Andreas Kranzmayr Close copyright

      ![Signage © Andreas Kranzmayr](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/6/csm_MTBGranitland_E1_Niederranna-Kohlstatt_AndreasKranzmayr-_331__720x405px_121b1009f9.jpg "Signage © Andreas Kranzmayr")

### Fair play rules in the forest

For a common coexistence and mutual consideration for the diverse interests in the forest, it is important to adhere to certain principles. These can be read here.

 [ About the principles ](https://www.bundesforste.at/english.html)

 [  © Open copyright  © Map Granitland english © Visionic Design Close copyright

      ![Map Granitland english © Visionic Design](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/8/csm_Granitland-Karte_englisch_84d47b14dd.jpg "Map Granitland english © Visionic Design")

 To the map

 ](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/user_upload/danube/Rebrush_2017/Mountainbiken/Granitland-Karte.jpg)

Latest news

Information on diversions and closures

 [ Read now ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/closures.html)

Hornet Trail Pfenningberg in Steyregg
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The [**Hornet Trail**](https://www.donauregion.at/en/mountainbike/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008283/hornissen-trail.html) is the first mountain bike single trail in the Linz Central Region with a distance of 1.2 km. The MTB trail has about 200 meters of depth and offers experienced mountain bikers claim and a lot of fun.

The course is rated with a difficulty level "red" or S1-S2 according to the singletrack scale and is designed to be winding. Even though the Hornissen trail requires a certain trail experience and riding technique, it also provides great riding pleasure for trail beginners.

  © Open copyright  © MTB Hornissentrail Steyregg © Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH_Peter Zeitlhofer Close copyright

      ![MTB Hornissentrail Steyregg © Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH_Peter Zeitlhofer](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/2/csm_MTBLinzAnnaKantnerBaumstamm_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHPeterZeitlhofer_750x422px_8ff57b52e8.jpg "MTB Hornissentrail Steyregg © Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH_Peter Zeitlhofer")

 [Video](//www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnI80U7Ksu4 "The YouTube video will open in a new window.")

 [      ![Mountainbikerin fährt durch den Wald](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/5/csm_MTBGranitland4_TourismusverbandDonauOberoesterreichCMVisuals_f06521d292.jpg "©TourismusverbandDonauOberösterreichCMVisuals Mountainbike Shooting, Mountainbiker fahren durch den Wald im Mühlviertler Granitland in Kleinzell")

Hornet Trail

 ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/mountainbike/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008283/hornissen-trail.html)  © Open copyright  © ©TourismusverbandDonauOberösterreichCMVisuals Mountainbike Shooting, Mountainbiker fahren durch den Wald im Mühlviertler Granitland in Kleinzell Close copyright

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Mountain biking in Perg-Strudengau
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The Perg-Strudengau mountain biking region offers a brand-new network of trails and a wide range of activities for anyone looking to experience nature and adventure on two wheels. Here, mountain biking enthusiasts will find an overview of [all MTB trails in the Region Strudengau](https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/21a512d71fc3425fbaa7ba4ff846621b "Link öffnet sich in neuem Fenster") – including further details and links to the individual routes.

 [     ![Luftbilder von Schwertberg](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Urheber: Josef Tagwerker Copyright: (c) Josef Tagwerker")

 Schwertberg round P3

 To the MTB tour

 ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/mountainbike/oesterreich-tour/detail/430010532/mtb-schwertberg-runde.html)  © Open copyright  © Urheber: Josef Tagwerker Copyright: (c) Josef Tagwerker Close copyright

 [     ![Mountainbike am Hauptplatz Perg](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Urheber: Stadtgemeinde Perg")

 Perg round P4

 To the MTB tour

 ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/mountainbike/oesterreich-tour/detail/430010543/mtb-perg-runde.html)  © Open copyright  © Urheber: Stadtgemeinde Perg Close copyright

 [     ![A person is sitting on a bicycle, surrounded by a green meadow with flowers. A wooden fence can be seen in the background.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Eva Steinkellner")

 Falken round P9

 To the MTB tour

 ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/mountainbike/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008781/mtb-falken-runde.html)  © Open copyright  © Copyright: Eva Steinkellner Close copyright

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Free mountain bike map and brochures
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Free cycling map and brochures
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Order the free 1:60,000 scale cycling map with 15 new cycling tours for e-bikes and 4 circular tours on the Danube Cycle Path and other interesting brochures and information material from the Danube region in Upper Austria and plan your next tour from home.

 [  © Open copyright  © Mountain Bike Map Granite Country Close copyright

      ![Mountain Bike Map Granite Country](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/8/csm_Mountainbike_Granitland_0320e1bffc.png "Mountain Bike Map Granite Country")

 MTB map (GER)

 ](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/user_upload/danube/Rebrush_2017/Mountainbiken/MTB-Granitland-Sued-2022_web.pdf)

 [  © Open copyright  © Broschures Danube Upper Austria Close copyright

      ![Broschures Danube Upper Austria](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/4/csm_Werbemittel_Collage_fc54511504.jpg "Broschures Danube Upper Austria")

 Order brochures

 ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/danube-brochures.html)

More e-bike tours & service info
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E-bikes also make it possible to conquer steeper passages at a leisurely pace. The change of perspective from the flat riverside path along the Danube and Inn to higher points in the surrounding countryside allows for fabulous panoramic views and far-reaching vistas over this fascinating landscape. Ferries and bridges connect both riverbanks and complete the comprehensive network of cycle paths in the Danube region in Upper Austria.

**Tip:** Use [e-bike rental points](https://www.donauregion.at/en/danube-cycle-path/bike-rentals.html) directly in the region. Some [accommodations](https://www.donauregion.at/en/cycling/accommodation-with-e-bike-rental.html) also lend e-bikes to their guests.

 [      ![](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/3/csm_RadtourDonauradwegBlickAufGreinPerg11_WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals_6__1b323c597f.jpg "©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrer radeln am Donauradweg mit Blick auf Grein Perg")

Delightful tours with the e-bike

Cycling Region Danube Upper Austria

 ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/cycling/bike-tours.html)  © Open copyright  © ©WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHCMVisuals Donauradweg reloaded, Radfahrer radeln am Donauradweg mit Blick auf Grein Perg Close copyright

 [      ![Cycling Tour Cycling Region Danube Upper Austria near Pyrawang © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/CMVisuals](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/6/csm_Radtour_am_Donauradweg_Pyrawang_gr__CM_Visuals__19__0ec5d4070d.jpg "Cycling Tour Cycling Region Danube Upper Austria near Pyrawang © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/CMVisuals")

Hotels & Accommodation

with e-bike rental for guests

 ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/cycling/accommodation-with-e-bike-rental.html)  © Open copyright  © Cycling Tour Cycling Region Danube Upper Austria near Pyrawang © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/CMVisuals Close copyright

 [      ![Cycling along the Danube Cycle Path, Kramesau © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/CMVisuals](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/a/csm_Radfahrer_an_der_Donau_Kramesau_Neustift_gr___CM_Visuals__2__9aa2856a0b.jpg "Cycling along the Danube Cycle Path, Kramesau © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/CMVisuals")

Bike-friendly accommodation

Certified bett+bike accommodation

 ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/danube-cycle-path/bett-bike-accommodations.html)  © Open copyright  © Cycling along the Danube Cycle Path, Kramesau © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/CMVisuals Close copyright

 [      ![Cyclists in Au an der Donau © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/CMVisuals](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/f/csm_Radfahrer_an_der_Donau_Au_Donau_3s___CM_Visuals__3__6befdbde74.jpg "Cyclists in Au an der Donau © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/CMVisuals")

Bike rental

Bicycle and e-bike rental in the Danube Region

 ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/danube-cycle-path/bike-rentals.html)  © Open copyright  © Cyclists in Au an der Donau © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/CMVisuals Close copyright

 [      ![Women cyclists on the Obermühl Danube Cycle Path © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/CMVisuals](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/e/csm_Radfahrerinnen_Gasthof_Gierlinger_Oberm%C3%BChl_an_der_Donau_gr____CM_Visuals_a991a4179e.jpg "Women cyclists on the Obermühl Danube Cycle Path © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/CMVisuals")

Bicycle repair shops

For small bicycle breakdowns on the road

 ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/radfahren/bike-repair-shops.html)  © Open copyright  © Women cyclists on the Obermühl Danube Cycle Path © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/CMVisuals Close copyright

 [      ![E-bikes Danube Cycle Path © Energie AG Oberösterreich](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/b/csm_Energie_AG_E-Bike_Aschach_1486_gr_39da096665.jpg "E-bikes Danube Cycle Path © Energie AG Oberösterreich")

E-charging stations

Charging facilities for e-bikes

 ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/danube-cycle-path/e-bike-charging-stations.html)  © Open copyright  © E-bikes Danube Cycle Path © Energie AG Oberösterreich Close copyright

 [      ![Zwei Radfahrer wechseln mit der Radfähre die Uferseite der Donau, um ihre Fahrt auf der Donaulimes Welterbe-Runde fortzusetzen. Während sie gemächlich über das Wasser gleiten, genießen sie den herrlichen Blick auf die Donau und die umliegende Natur.](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/6/csm_RiverresortDonauschlingeRadfaehre13_WGDDonauOberoesterreichTourismusGmbHStudioDraussen_6b80dcba02.jpg "© WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH | Studio Draussen")

Getting there & mobility

Being mobile even without a car

 ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/service/getting-there-mobility.html)  © Open copyright  © © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH | Studio Draussen Close copyright

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Discounts and free benefits
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Experience the whole region, for example with the [DONAU.Erlebnis Card](https://www.donauregion.at/en/donau-card.html). The new guest card for the Danube region in Upper Austria offers numerous free services and discounts at around 95 partners in the region - and that already from the first overnight stay in many accommodation establishments!

 [      ![DONAU.Erlebnis Card © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/d/csm_DONAU.Erlebnis_Card_Veranstaltungen_neu_3c5ca55d62.jpg "DONAU.Erlebnis Card © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH")

 ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/donau-card.html)  © Open copyright  © DONAU.Erlebnis Card © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Close copyright

 [      ![Zwei Freundinnen kaufen leckere regionale Produkte für ihre Wanderung beim KuliNAHrium in Bad Kreuzen. Die Auswahl an hochwertigen, lokalen Spezialitäten bietet ihnen eine köstliche Ergänzung für ihre Tour und unterstützt gleichzeitig die regionale Landwirtschaft.](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/0/csm_BadKreuzenKuliNAHrium5_TourismusverbandDonauOberoesterreichSintwerkGmbH_92d58c9629.jpg "© Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich | Sintwerk GmbH")

Danube-Shop

 ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/donaushop.html)  © Open copyright  © © Tourismusverband Donau Oberösterreich | Sintwerk GmbH Close copyright

 [      ![Donauschlinge Schlögen © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH / Kaindlstorfer](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/_processed_/e/3/csm_Donauschlinge_Header_gro%C3%9F_c_WGD_Donau_Oberoesterreich_Tourismus_GmbH_Kaindlstorfer_f953281326.jpg "Donauschlinge Schlögen © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH / Kaindlstorfer")

Webcams

 ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/service/webcams.html)  © Open copyright  © Donauschlinge Schlögen © WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH / Kaindlstorfer Close copyright

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