Granite Beer Route: Stage 3
4040 Linz
"Ridge biking, inter-river ridge & panorama high plateau"
Recommended season:
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- Multi-stage route
- Scenic
- Refreshment stops available
- Cultural/historical value
- Geological highlights
- Botanical highlights
- Faunistic highlights
Along the valley flank of the Kleines Mühltal, diverse ridge biking surprises with crisp ascents & swift descents. Across hidden hinterland hills, continue to Sarleinsbach. Two region-typical inter-river ridges provide bike fun as a result: the first is purely sporty, the second pure pleasure biking. After a hearty forest ascent from the Großen Mühltal, the rural panorama high plateau delights: sublime cultural cycling meets trail fun among granite quarries. In St. Martin im Mühlkreis, a legendary Danube valley view descent to the Danube harbor town Untermühl perfectly rounds off the loop. A grand finale!
Highlights:
- Neufelden (historic market square, hop gardens)
- Hidden granite quarries (extraction area of the famous Neuhauser granite)
- Hofstetten Brewery (oldest brewery in Austria, granite beer)
- Neuhaus Castle (granite transport – end of the field railway, start of the cable car to the Danube)
- Danube harbor town Untermühl (loading point of the famous Neuhauser granite)
Along the valley flank of the Kleines Mühltal, diverse ridge biking surprises with crisp ascents & swift descents. Across hidden hinterland hills, continue to Sarleinsbach. Two region-typical inter-river ridges now guarantee bike fun: the first purely sporty, the second pure pleasure biking. After a hearty forest ascent from the Großen Mühltal, the rural panorama high plateau delights: sublime cultural cycling meets trail fun among granite quarries. In St. Martin im Mühlkreis, a legendary Danube valley view descent to the Danube harbor town Untermühl perfectly rounds off the loop. A grand finale!
The historic market Peilstein in the Mühlviertel is the starting point for the final stage. Situated on a hill above the Kleine Mühl, its name is said to derive from a hunting ground where game was beheaded (= hunted). A quick loop leads down into the valley, up the opposite valley side to Stierberg, and back again. What follows is magnificent ridge biking along the Kleines Mühltal: lonely farm roads, rustic forest paths, idyllic meadow trails, sublime views,... Pleasure cycling alternates with crisp ascents and rapid descents! Highest point: in the mountain forest between Rampetzreit and Hennerbach (640 m). From Rutzersdorf, you climb a crisp rural double hill in the hinterland (highest point: Innerhötzendorf 580 m). A short recovery ride in a hidden forest valley, and after a tricky steep ascent, you reach the historic market Sarleinsbach. At the charming market square, neat burgher farmhouses tell of affluent local farmers with civic rights.
Now begins a peculiarity of the granite highland: inter-river ridge biking! After a rapid descent into the Lichtenbach valley, the crossing of the first inter-river ridge (4.5 km, 140 m ascent, 180 m descent) into the Kleines Mühltal starts. The steep ascent leads over a farm road, then on a crisp forest lane to Obernberg (600 m), the highest point. Congratulations! A beautiful view lets your pulse slow down. Then you joyfully race 3.2 km through beautiful farmland with short counter climbs into the forest-rich Kleines Mühltal. The route follows the river on a quiet country road.
In Hühnergeschrei, the crossing of the second inter-river ridge (8 km, 220 m ascent, 200 m descent) into the Großen Mühltal begins. From the deep forest valley, you ride pleasantly up a rural ridge. After passing through Partenreit, the panorama opens up, and shortly thereafter you reach the highest point (566 m). Congratulations! Now a 3.2 km long pleasurable descent follows: through rustic Mühlviertel rural idyll – past hop gardens scented with herbs during harvest time – then through a shaded conifer forest ravine with short trail fun and later on a hidden feeder road.
After a short counter climb, you arrive at the baroque market square of Neufelden. Situated on a peninsula surrounded by the Große Mühl, the magnificent townhouses tell of prosperity through trade. The salt from Obermühl – you remember – also passed this way on its route to Bohemia. Quickly, the route descends the steep forest flank to the Große Mühl, then follows the historic river around the peninsula.
A crisp forest ascent brings you opposite onto the rural panorama high plateau. There begins sublime cultural cycling with a boundless feeling of spaciousness. Through a colorful mosaic of fields – with a short ditch detour – the route goes to Kleinzell im Mühlkreis. There follows a granite bike special treat: a 2.5 km long descent with pleasurable asphalt surfing and short trail sections past hidden granite quarries! The famous Neuhauser granite is extracted here. More can be learned at the Granite Experience World in Plöcking (a 1 km detour required). From the deep forest ravine of the Diesenbach, the route leads – partly hearty – over a rural ridge about 170 meters up to the farming settlement Lanzersdorf 17, the highest point (595 m) of the route here on the high plateau. Congratulations! For regeneration, blissful panorama cruising with breathtaking Alpine views helps. Slightly undulating, you pass the Hofstetten Brewery, Austria’s oldest brewery, then descend to St. Martin im Mühlkreis. The village’s special significance only becomes clear with knowledge of its history: a base on the salt route to Bohemia! Tip: Neuhauser granite (art) can be seen in the parish church – the artistic net vault – and the delicious granite beer of the region tells of a long supply tradition. Now the return to the deep Danube valley begins. A fast descent leads down into the hidden Dreißenbach ravine, where a short but crisp meadow-forest trail ascent surprises. Afterwards, a panorama ridge with a legendary view of the Danube valley fascinates. A highlight! A short pleasure ascent and you quickly cross the last ravine to the magnificent (private) Neuhaus Castle. Here, the Neuhauser granite was once transferred from the field railway from the granite quarries to the cable car down to the Danube. Then you plunge back into the rustic gorge forest of the Danube narrow valley and zip down to the Danube harbor town Untermühl, the loading harbor of the Neuhauser granite. Granite biking – experience the fascination of the granite highland!
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further information:
- Multi-day tour
- Board possible
The new, solar-heated outdoor adventure pool in St. Martin i.M. offers lots of swimming fun for all water lovers!
St. Martin adventure pool:
- Sports pool for swimmers (25m)
- Water slide (33m) and paddling pool for the little ones
- Adventure pool with whirlpool and massage bench
- Children's playground with swings and large sandpit
- Volleyball court
- Large mother-child zone
- Beautiful sunbathing lawn
- Bathing buffet
- Tennis court next door
Traditional inn with restaurant, Schmankerlstube, Tiffany music pub, bowling alleys; party service (from 15 people with delivery).
The Fuchs-Eisner family leads with great dedication in the second generation the traditional Gastbertieb and has gradually created by modern conversions and extensions a modern & communicative Hubertushof, which is a meeting place for local tavern culture, but also offers the benefits of a modern restaurant.
Our holiday guests enjoy the relaxed, family atmosphere and feel comfortable in the beautifully designed rooms. You can enjoy the many amenities of the house such as the spacious garden, sauna, swimming pool while the kids let off steam at the playground.
The guesthouse Post in the course of time...
The name of the guesthouse reminds of the former function of this house as a post office. The restaurant offers the following rooms:
• Lounge • Falkensteiner extra room (offers space for about 10 people)
• dining room (for 50 persons) • Hall (offers space for about 150 people) • wine cellar
Enjoy a variety of specialties with your family or your friends. In our well-stocked wine cellar you will find the perfect wine at reasonable prices. Make your reservation timely under: 07287/7216! Make a gift: Make your loved ones, friends or business partners a gift of enjoyment with our exclusive gift certificates.
A Stelze went into the restaurant garden and ordered sushi. Hopfen wir das Beste said the beer and took a sip of house wine. Hopfen und Schmalz - the new brewery pub in the Neufelden organic brewery. Delicious Neufelden beer on tap, fresh Mühlviertel sushi, crispy knuckle of pork and much more.
MarktCafé Innertsberger: the cozy café in Peilstein
The classic coffee house in the district Rohrbach in the beautiful Mühlviertel!
Delicious treats in between, tempting sweets, delicious ice cream and hearty snacks await you in the MarktCafe Innertsberger.
In the year of 2008 I - Ute Innertsberger - took over the MarktCafe Innertsberger in Peilstein in the district of Rohrbach. Our wish is that in our cafe feel really good. We offer freshly prepared delicacies, crispy pastries and delicate temptations.
The MarktCafe Innertsberger expects its guests from Monday to Sunday at the given opening hours. With us the day starts well with enjoyable breakfast offers, exquisite coffee creations and freshly prepared tea pastries.
For lunch, we offer hearty snacks from Monday to Saturday. We cook fresh for you every day.
Our offer for our coffee house guests:
Breakfast variations, ice cream variations, fresh pastries, exquisite pastries, pies and cakes, hearty snacks - freshly prepared every day, freshly roasted coffee, various teas, cool drinks (beer, wine, fruit juices), and much more ...
We are happy to be there for your celebrations: In our rooms, events with up to 55 people take place. For smaller celebrations is especially our adjoining room with space for 25 people.
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Weekly changing menus, as well as light dishes for hikers and refreshing drinks for hot summer days. On hot days, you can cool off with ice cream and cool drinks on our terrace. Enjoy your break at lunchtime, with menus that change daily, and you'll also find something for the small appetite in between.
On weekdays, we offer a tasty lunch buffet in our restaurant consisting of a soup as well as various main courses, side dishes, a varied selection of salads and a dessert.
CHARMING HOTEL WITH RIVER POOL AND EXQUISITE CUISINE
Traditional family business and hand-selected design,
international art and regional ingredients,
recipes for beauty and well-being, summer and wintertime,
piano and jukebox in the house.
"The Mühltalhof in Neufelden, located on the bank of the river “Große Mühl”, has been a dream destination for attentive hobby gourmets for many years. The hotel conveys artistic appreciation, modernity and comfort in a subtle, harmonious way."
S. Corti
This unique natural jewel with its unspoilt surroundings offers not only bathing water but also beautiful sunbathing areas with natural shade. Regular checks of the bathing water confirm its excellent quality.
The "Resi-Lacke" is an essential part of the local leisure structure in both summer and winter and is easily accessible by car. The Granitpilgern hiking trail leads just a few hundred meters past it and the Resi-Lacke is therefore also an opportunity for pilgrims to rest and refresh themselves.
Admission is free!
Mrs. Bettina Kapeller, the tenant of the bathing buffet, takes care of the physical well-being of the bathing guests, which is always open in summer when the weather is fine and is also open on weekdays during the summer vacations.
Fishing in the Resilacke
Permitted period:
- September 15 - November 30
- March 16 - May 31
- in each case from 06:00 to 20:00!
Day licenses are available at GH Scharinger and at the municipal office for € 14!
Information: Marktgemeindeamt
Tel.: +43(0) 72 32 / 21 05
Erlebniswelt Granit:
Der größte Natursteinlehrpfad Österreichs demonstriert mit über 160 Exponaten die heimische Steinlandschaft. Bei Führungen erleben Sie die Geschichte der Granitregion hautnah. Ein historischer Steinbruch bildet das eindrucksvolle Ambiente des Natur-Amphitheaters Arena Granit.
Brauerei Hofstetten:
In der privaten Landbrauerei Hofstetten werden ebenso edle wie außergewöhnliche Bierspezialitäten, wie Kübel-, Honigoder Granitbier kreiert. Ein ideales Ausflugsziel für Gruppen, die mehr über das altehrwürdige Handwerk des Bierbrauens erfahren möchten.
Schloss Neuhaus:
Am Höhenrücken der Donau thront das weithin sichtbare Schloss Neuhaus, die größte erhaltene Burganlage Österreichs. Bemerkenswert ist der fünfeckige Turm mit Kleeblattfries und originellen Wasserspeiern (Gesäß von Neuhaus). Führungen für Gruppen gegen Voranmeldung.
Grown here, but never been here before. The refinement and uniqueness that characterises the Mühltalhof's cuisine lies in the unadulterated, pure products that can be found in the Mühlviertel and that grow here, in their preparation and reassembly.
"Good ingredients are a constant attraction for us. Above all, the composition into a new whole stimulates our creativity. It's like a play instinct. A puzzle in which we see ourselves as a link between the carefully selected producers and the eater, pursuing the plan to place the ingredients in a new context. In the here and now.
Awards and four toques are one side of successful cuisine - satisfied guests, passionate dishes and a stylish ambience are the other. Our restaurant combines tradition and modernity - in design as well as in the culinary area. The fireplace room, the new veranda that opens up to the river through glass, the cosy dining room - you will always find a place that suits you.
Our values are also reflected in the cuisine. Regional products, the best of the season, therefore take up a lot of space on our menu. We have retained our eye for the little things here too. Our guests also discover traditional dishes that only become new flavour experiences with subtle changes.
Info: Gemeindeamt Kleinzell i.M.
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 82 / 5355
Reichhaltige Gruben…
Heute werden sie meist nicht mehr genutzt, die zahlreichen kleinen Steinbrüche, in denen das Urgestein, meistens Granitarten gebrochen wurde. Heute sind die alten Steinbrüche weitgehend verwaldet. Ein paar Steinbrüche werden auch heute noch betrieben, meist als mittelgroße oder großflächige Anlagen. Abbaustellen haben aber nicht nur für den Menschen einen Nutzen, auch für den Naturschutz haben sie eine besondere Bedeutung. Die biologische Vielfalt wird allgemein bereichert, Sonderstandorte entstehen, die zum Beispiel für den Uhu von Bedeutung sind. Am Boden der Gruben bilden sich oft Gewässer mit reichhaltigen Lebensgemeinschaften. Dort wo neue Rohbodenstandorte entstehen, können Pionierpflanzen überleben.
Es ist spannend, welch unterschiedliche Eigenschaften Drachen zugesprochen werden. Manche fürchten sie, manche glauben, dass es ein "Göttlicher Drache" war, der hier bei Untermühl den Teufel reißaus nehmen lies...
All natural stone - discover the "Granite" adventure world
The Danube town of Untermühl, with its boat landing stage, restaurants and ferry service, is an ideal starting point for a wide range of sports and leisure activities such as hiking, cycling and mountain biking. A short hike through the "Granite Adventure World" gives visitors an impressive insight into the fascinating diversity of the natural stone world. The Landbrauhaus Hofstetten brewery invites you to discover specialty beers on guided tours. For e-bike fans, the Donau-Granit-Runde (R1.08) offers a varied route around Danube waves, granite and hops.
The mighty Neuhaus Castle high above the Danube was built in the 12th century and used as a hunting seat by the bishops of Passau; in the 14th century the house of Schaunberg transformed it into a fortress.
In 1918 the family Plappart became the owner of Neuhaus Castle, which is, therefore, not open to the public. But even when you just walk around this 300 m long castle you feel like travelling back into the time of knights and chatelaines!
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Lindengasse 9
4040 Linz
Phone +43 732 7277 - 800
Fax machine +43 732 7277 - 804
E-Mail info@donauregion.at
Web www.donauregion.at
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