--- title: Kalkalpen National Park Bike Path url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001276/kalkalpen-national-park-bike-path-r31.html" description: On the Kalkalpen National Park Bike Path, you constantly overview the majestic mountains of the national park region. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Kalkalpen National Park Bike Path Kalkalpen National Park Bike Path R31 ======================================= **Path number:** R31 **Starting place:** 4572 St. Pankraz **Destination:** 8943 Unterlaussa ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/240823/9BFF92F77D3C6FAC7554EDC02C5E346F3B1583A7CFD53E8D67B1EE284F47C149/nationalpark-kalkalpen-radweg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/240824/4A104135EEC77EBBDC4E4E77EA3039714450A4F5456CC002657212613283FB48/nationalpark-kalkalpen-radweg-r31.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/240825/4D859FF66FD2E698FCFC8DC0C3F30525B861F986B4FBDCBC5D7F188E24960849/beschilderung-nationalpark-kalkalpen-radweg.jpg) © Open copyright © Alpenland Tourismus GmbH/Florian Lierzer Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/240823/9BFF92F77D3C6FAC7554EDC02C5E346F3B1583A7CFD53E8D67B1EE284F47C149/nationalpark-kalkalpen-radweg.jpg "© Alpenland Tourismus GmbH/Florian Lierzer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/240823/9BFF92F77D3C6FAC7554EDC02C5E346F3B1583A7CFD53E8D67B1EE284F47C149/nationalpark-kalkalpen-radweg.jpg) © Open copyright © Alpenland Tourismus GmbH/Looije Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/240824/4A104135EEC77EBBDC4E4E77EA3039714450A4F5456CC002657212613283FB48/nationalpark-kalkalpen-radweg-r31.jpg "© Alpenland Tourismus GmbH/Looije") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/240824/4A104135EEC77EBBDC4E4E77EA3039714450A4F5456CC002657212613283FB48/nationalpark-kalkalpen-radweg-r31.jpg) © Open copyright © Alpenland Tourismus GmbH/Looije Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/240825/4D859FF66FD2E698FCFC8DC0C3F30525B861F986B4FBDCBC5D7F188E24960849/beschilderung-nationalpark-kalkalpen-radweg.jpg "© Alpenland Tourismus GmbH/Looije") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/240825/4D859FF66FD2E698FCFC8DC0C3F30525B861F986B4FBDCBC5D7F188E24960849/beschilderung-nationalpark-kalkalpen-radweg.jpg) © Open copyright © Alpenland Tourismus GmbH/Florian Lierzer Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/240826/F5BD1DBAFF76CF08669562E6F0951D6438116ED70397FAC21195C35A00C97AEA/nationalpark-kalkalpen-radweg.jpg "© Alpenland Tourismus GmbH/Florian Lierzer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/240826/F5BD1DBAFF76CF08669562E6F0951D6438116ED70397FAC21195C35A00C97AEA/nationalpark-kalkalpen-radweg.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. Bahnhofstraße 2 4580 Windischgarsten [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bahnhofstra%C3%9Fe%202%2C%204580%20Windischgarsten "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Bahnhofstra%C3%9Fe%202%2C%204580%20Windischgarsten "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:_apbHepuuAjF{]|HgKlCuLpFwAPnDtSos@a@aRiGuP|DePaBiF?_T`O_ZfAqLuChBgByCpEsSlJuNbGcRj@eTvAaHmBsThB_`@rBwFtBcAfD_OvCc`@cGm[mBwB_@_HjF_DpEqYCeOvB_J@qIpGwXnDoC`DfBbLwNjQpFrC_DtAeEpC}c@rEyOzBcB|Hz@pMzGrRvS|K}F|Py]bJsm@kAuk@jAaGlEhPhKtUhZx[dMnDlG~GfFzA`Fe[zE_OjGwC`ShBjD{DtY{KxKgArYyRrJh@jAwEvWq[dDl@zIwCnC~LtMqBrOkIfDcF`MjE`QoDzTmQlAyF|HwMhGkCiGjC}HvMmAxF{TlQaQnDaMkEgDbFsOjIuMpBoC_M{IvCeDm@wWp[kAvEsJi@sYxRyKfAuYzKkDzDaSiBkGvC{E~NaFd[gF{AmG_HeMoDiZy[iKuUmEiPq@kHhD_OQoOdHoYv@iKdIeNi@ec@nFgN{@wYkIw[MaHaEgP_@wVwCgJrA_K|HaRdCsTnBmCfKuAdBsBrK}RlF}UkAuN~@cJeBeYp@_RsJk_@tEgg@_AcH|@uTuCyTl@oWtG_m@nEyN~K}RbEuOxD_\dE_y@bSku@zH{JvHyF`Ek@~_@y]~@}LfKbCxQyI|KkPlCkJ|IuJ`IkUdDgf@wAqOfGk^p@qMtH}IpBoYcEcU`ByUgMye@_P{KyMcVmQaPmQeI_JvAyIaJi`@l[qO`G{SgJ{EwTyGqBgAwDeEiBiAqFyM{Fs@kDp@qIm@ePaPwo@oOie@gA_RnCm_@vCcMg@wE&server=meta.tourdata.at) On the Kalkalpen National Park Bike Path, you constantly overview the majestic mountains of the national park region. You start in St. Pankraz and cycle through the Rettenbachtal valley to Windischgarsten. You cross Roßleithen along the way. In Windischgarsten, you can take a detour to Spital am Pyhrn or choose the challenging route on the main road over the Hengstpass to Unterlaussa. Signposting: R31 (as part of the Upper Austrian provincial cycle path network) **Please note that you will sometimes be cycling on freight roads with car and/or tractor traffic!** From 1 May to 26 October, the **Bike Shuttle Bus** runs daily between Steyr and Spital am Pyhrn/Hinterstoder. Booking in advance is essential! You can find all information at www.radshuttle.at [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** R31 **Starting place:** 4572 St. Pankraz **Destination:** 8943 Unterlaussa **duration:** 4h 28m **length:** 40,0 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 690m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 690m **Lowest point:** 498m **Highest point:** 991m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Great panorama **Paths covering:** Asphalt **Starting point:** Nationalpark Raststation (petrol station) St. Pankraz **Destination:** Where the path joins the Hintergebirgs bike path in Unterlaussa. Or variant 2: from St. Pankraz to Spital am Pyhrn (23km und 310hm). **further information:** - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Kalkalpen National Park Bike Path R31](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430001276&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Kalkalpen National Park Bike Path R31](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430001276&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Kalkalpen National Park Bike Path R31") [ Variants and stages ](#ttgCollapseVariantenEtappen) ------------------------------------------------------- [ Steyrtal cycle path R8 ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001275/steyrtal-cycle-path-r8.html) [ Steyr - Spital am Pyhrn | Steyrtal cycle path R8 & Nationalpark Kalkalpen cycle path R31 ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430006850/steyr-spital-am-pyhrn-steyrtal-cycle-path-r8-nationalpark-kalkalpen-cycle-path-r31.html) 1. 2. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**Start at the national park rest stop (petrol station) in St. Pankraz. [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Other special suitabilities** The route to Spital am Pyhrn is also suitable for families. **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Kalkalpen National Park Bike Path R31** Alpenland Tourismus GmbH Bahnhofstraße 2 4580 Windischgarsten Phone [ +43 7562 5266 ](tel:+4375625266) Fax machine +43 7562 5266 - 10 E-Mail [info@pyhrn-priel.net](#mailto) Web [www.urlaubsregion-pyhrn-priel.at](https://www.urlaubsregion-pyhrn-priel.at "New window") https://www.urlaubsregion-pyhrn-priel.at --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Discover more ](#ttgCollapseMeineEmpfehlungen) -------------------------------------------------- [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/208739/07F611216120D08ADC15438A2A17716C37FE6BAAE8AA946EC348B769A4A09082/e-tankstelle-spital-am-pyhrn.jpg "E-Tankstelle Spital am Pyhrn") Charging station Spital am Pyhrn ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430001688/charging-station-spital-am-pyhrn.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Energieautarke Region Pyhrn-Priel Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/208342/4440BB06D91D74906101B508150FE921F8A1933ED32EB6E3E44F91217172D05F/stromtankstelle-windischgarsten.jpg "Stromtankstelle Windischgarsten (© Copyright: Energieautarke Region Pyhrn-Priel)") Charging station Windischgarsten Culture House Römerfeld ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430001426/charging-station-windischgarsten-culture-house-roemerfeld.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Pyhrn-Priel Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/208591/F097FBB8CB4C6BC84E396FE93CC5AEAEE81C9C94DBC1C7E970D14AA1BFCF1937/freibad-windischgarsten.jpg "Freibad Windischgarsten (© Copyright: TVB Pyhrn-Priel)") Outdoor Swimming Pool Windischgarsten ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430001590/outdoor-swimming-pool-windischgarsten.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Hr. 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