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Traunviertel Tour - Stage 2

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Starting place: 4553 Schlierbach
Destination: 4810 Gmunden

duration: 6h 24m
length: 82,6 km
Altitude difference (uphill): 706m
Altitude difference (downhill): 749m

Lowest point: 397m
Highest point: 656m
difficulty: medium
condition: medium
panoramic view: Dreamtour

Paths covering:
Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Street, Hiking trail, Other

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Description: On the Trans National Park route between Haslersgatter, Steyrsteg and Windischgarsten (stage 2) the path is partially washed out by storms, please take care!

Short description:
E-bike pleasure tour in 7 daily stages with approx. 460 km and approx. 5,000 m ascentThe route is well marked, mostly on state cycle paths along rivers and waterways from the Steyrtal via the Kremstal and the Almtal to Gmunden, on at the transition to the Alpine foothills to Bad Hall, via Wolfern and Steyr into the Ennstal and over the Reichraminger Hintergebirge to the Pyhrn-Priel region and back to Steyr.


Recommended season:
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November


Directions:
Stage 2

The 2nd stage leads on back roads from Schlierbach via Inzersdorf towards Pettenbach. Passing the pilgrimage churches of Magdalenaberg and Heiligenleithen you come to the R11 cycle path and follow it through Viechtwang and Grünau to Almsee in the picturesque valley head of the Almtal at the foot of the Dead Mountains. The tour leads back on the same route to the Scharnstein airfield. From here you continue via St. Konrad, Kranichsteg, then through the Laudachtal via "Franzl im Holz" to the stage destination Gmunden.


Bike-friendly businesses in the Traunviertel cycling regionThe destinations Steyr and the National Park Region, Bad Hall, Traunsee-Almtal and Pyhrn-Priel have come together under the name “Radregion Traunviertel”. Numerous qualified and labeled "bicycle-friendly businesses" offer special overnight accommodations with tools for minor repairs, lockable bicycle rooms and sufficient information material on the subject of cycling in the Traunviertel cycling region.


Under MY RECOMMENDATIONS you can find our BIKE-FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION OPERATIONS on the tour.


Bike shuttle bus


The route between Steyr and Spital am Pyhrn can also be comfortably covered with the bike shuttle bus! In this way, the sights along the route can be enjoyed particularly comfortably - and there is also enough time for one or the other cultural or culinary excursion. The bike shuttle runs from the end of May to the end of September on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays (mornings). You can find the current departure times and stops at www.steyr-nationalpark.at. Attention: This service must be booked in advance via the website!


Nostalgia insider tip!


Cycle part of the Steyrtal cycle route R 8 (20 km) from Grünburg to Steyr with the Steyrtal museum train! The old steam locomotive runs on the weekends from June to September - bike transport is free! 


E-bike rental


You can rent e-bikes in Steyr, Grünburg, Reichraming, Windischgarsten, Spital / Pyhrn, Hinterstoder, Roßleithen, Bad Hall, Grünau and Gmunden. You can get more information from your "bicycle-friendly accommodation company" and our guest relations staff at the tourist information points, who will also be happy to reveal some of the "secret spots" and are at your side with advice and action.


www.steyr-nationalpark.at / www.traunsee-almtal.at / www.badhall.at / www.urlaubsregion-pyhrn-priel.at / www.oberoesterreich.at



Tip:
Nature pleasure

The Almsee is a small natural jewel, nestled in the majestic mountain scenery of the Tote Gebirge.



Safety guidelines:
Please inquire about any construction or renovation work along the bike path before beginning your bike tours. 

Equipment:
We recommend to bring sun and rain protection and to think of up-to-date maps!

Additional information:
www.steyr-nationalpark.at
Starting point: Schlierbach
Destination: Gmunden

further information:
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  • Suitable for groups
  • Suitable for seniors
  • Suitable for single travelers
  • Suitable for friends
  • Suitable for couples
Most economical season
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Early winter

Please get in touch for more information.


Traunviertel Tour - Stage 2
Tourismusverband Steyr und die Nationalpark Region
Stadtplatz 27
4400 Steyr

Phone +43 7252 53229 - 0
mobile +43 7616 8268
E-Mail info@steyr-nationalpark.at
Web www.steyr-nationalpark.at/
Web traunsee-almtal.at
https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/
https://traunsee-almtal.at

We speak the following languages

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 Interactive elevation profile

Download GPS data
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Tour-Details

Starting place: 4553 Schlierbach
Destination: 4810 Gmunden

duration: 6h 24m
length: 82,6 km
Altitude difference (uphill): 706m
Altitude difference (downhill): 749m

Lowest point: 397m
Highest point: 656m
difficulty: medium
condition: medium
panoramic view: Dreamtour

Paths covering:
Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Street, Hiking trail, Other

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