--- title: R9 Biraurunde url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430009193/r9-biraurunde.html" description: "Hike through Rainbach's fascinating forest area." date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # R9 Biraurunde R9 Biraurunde =============== **Path number:** R9 **Starting place:** 4261 Rainbach im Mühlkreis **Destination:** 4261 Rainbach im Mühlkreis ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/450899/29DE1CDD16D8B7097CD2FD18B4D05E1003F6A1C69D52C296C9A4293489BAA332/sperrerainbach-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/252558/31829A6F3CC0B5DAD48695B357B03C15EA4D806A525ED18023CE655AEB23A226/r9ausblick-birau.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/252559/E71F07BF291A6561E11141DF4DC400C5033000DE18D9A8A7643F43F70E97DB96/r9wachthaus.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeindeamt Rainbach, Gemeindeamt Rainbach Close copyright [ ![Hiking Trail Closed Between Rainbach and Kerschbaum Due to S10 Construction ](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/450899/29DE1CDD16D8B7097CD2FD18B4D05E1003F6A1C69D52C296C9A4293489BAA332/sperrerainbach-jpg.jpg "© Gemeindeamt Rainbach, Gemeindeamt Rainbach") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/450899/29DE1CDD16D8B7097CD2FD18B4D05E1003F6A1C69D52C296C9A4293489BAA332/sperrerainbach-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Rainbach Close copyright [ ![R9_Outlook Birau](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/252558/31829A6F3CC0B5DAD48695B357B03C15EA4D806A525ED18023CE655AEB23A226/r9ausblick-birau.jpg "© Gemeinde Rainbach") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/252558/31829A6F3CC0B5DAD48695B357B03C15EA4D806A525ED18023CE655AEB23A226/r9ausblick-birau.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Rainbach Close copyright [ ![R9_Guardhouse](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/252559/E71F07BF291A6561E11141DF4DC400C5033000DE18D9A8A7643F43F70E97DB96/r9wachthaus.jpg "© Gemeinde Rainbach") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/252559/E71F07BF291A6561E11141DF4DC400C5033000DE18D9A8A7643F43F70E97DB96/r9wachthaus.jpg) 1. 2. 3. Circular route Prager Straße 5 4261 Rainbach im Mühlkreis [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Prager%20Stra%C3%9Fe%205%2C%204261%20Rainbach%20im%20M%C3%BChlkreis "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Prager%20Stra%C3%9Fe%205%2C%204261%20Rainbach%20im%20M%C3%BChlkreis "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:c~jgHmsjwAA@{@nBt@vBNd@N|@R|B{@h@_@JqBBuAVKM[Ee@?u@FaDz@eBdAaAXcIjD}@Vk@\QE{BjB}@~@aFfHeIlK_@f@y@lKa@zHBzASfCBfAATq@bB_@~@Qd@[lAg@vDm@zDq@~CgAfC_A`DsBrISjCU`G@nCCbAGZs@vAWb@u@pBSFwBdBg@j@Eh@??FR@@HL`Ae@bA}@`A_@j@bAf@]~@AXtGb@fGnAnDnAdBlBz@~BXx@Er@GvBiEX_A`@s@n@o@`Ai@lAi@hAKZOVIjBBlEp@dAKfBc@jJ_Db@[`@e@jA}Ad@o@`Bk@tHaBn@zJD~BFdA`AvKDjAJlAh@MdCq@b@KVQV[y@oCo@sBQsAEa@SgCOoBMk@m@sB[eBC]??rBq@rBs@xCiBzCkBOmFMoF|Ak@hBoA_@uCy@aF_AgHsBgMo@_EEe@JaBGGEGe@aA[sAGK_CkNAa@DiA^oCj@mC@SGCI\H]FBH{AAm@QqAi@{A_AcCOs@Gc@[aCCKGm@WyBSwEG@G[YuAa@mBAE]iBS}BO}@Oe@u@wBz@oB&server=meta.tourdata.at) roadblock: Hiking Trail Closed Due to S10 Construction Site Description: The hiking trail between Rainbach and Kerschbaum is currently closed until further notice due to construction on the S10. We are already working on a suitable detour and the necessary signage. Thank you for your understanding. Hike through Rainbach's fascinating forest area. The Birau loop leads through one of the largest contiguous forest areas in the municipality. However, it is divided by the former horse-drawn railway and the current railway. Tip: visit the Kerschbaum horse-drawn railway museum, where you can learn interesting facts about the first railway on the European continent. The loop starts past the Rainbach parish church. At a beautifully preserved horse-drawn railway viaduct, you turn towards the Birau. In the middle of the forest, you walk along the embankment of the route of what was once the first railway laid on rails. Enjoy the different facets of this forest, especially the wonderful forest air. Back out of the forest, you walk along the current railway and then back to Rainbach. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** R9 **Starting place:** 4261 Rainbach im Mühlkreis **Destination:** 4261 Rainbach im Mühlkreis **duration:** 2h 8m **length:** 8,3 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 76m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 77m **Lowest point:** 650m **Highest point:** 713m **difficulty:** very easy **condition:** very easy **panoramic view:** Individual Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Hiking trail, Other **Starting point:** Rainbach im Mühlkreis town center near the Weinhäusl **Destination:** Rainbach im Mühlkreis town center near the Weinhäusl **further information:** - Circular route [ ![Altitude profile R9 Biraurunde](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430009193&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile R9 Biraurunde](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430009193&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "R9 Biraurunde") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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