--- title: Highland tour url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430010225/highland-tour.html" description: "Trail riding at its best - at 1,000m above sea leveland with magnificent views. Pure nature, spectacular views and virtually untouched trails: the ultimate for riding enthusiasts.Starting points for this riding tour are the Gräser horse farm in Sandl or the Forellenwirt in Mitterbach. At around 1,000 meters above sea level, the trail leads through a gentle plateau around the Viehberg. The route features impressive rock formations, the \"Freiwald\" observatory - one of the most powerful observatories in Europe - and sweeping views of the Spörbichl wind turbines. The ride leads through quiet forests that were once shaped by glassmakers and charcoal burners in the Freiwald - a successful combination of nature experience and regional history." date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Highland tour Highland tour =============== **Starting place:** 4251 Sandl **Destination:** 4251 Sandl ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/253445/44E25FF96A1A46F5CA88C6ECF134A18312122809168E6FBE42DA03FABD6B2C02/1hochlandtour-c-nicole-niederhuber.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/253446/613DDFB07C5FF6F636B11242DD3781A873D3FD9C3EC2FAFEE95B4FC2BDCE089F/12hochlandtour-c-reitregion-mv-kerland.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/253447/F124179928C3249D1A2332A7E061DE31C1C60FFE2116CB207D5239316487AF51/reitregion-muehlviertler-kernland.jpg) © Open copyright © Nicole Niederhuber Close copyright [ ![Wide view, many horses in brown and white in a meadow](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/253445/44E25FF96A1A46F5CA88C6ECF134A18312122809168E6FBE42DA03FABD6B2C02/1hochlandtour-c-nicole-niederhuber.jpg "© Nicole Niederhuber") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/253445/44E25FF96A1A46F5CA88C6ECF134A18312122809168E6FBE42DA03FABD6B2C02/1hochlandtour-c-nicole-niederhuber.jpg) © Open copyright © Reitregion MV Kerland Close copyright [ ![Rider with horse on paved path past fence with cows in the countryside](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/253446/613DDFB07C5FF6F636B11242DD3781A873D3FD9C3EC2FAFEE95B4FC2BDCE089F/12hochlandtour-c-reitregion-mv-kerland.jpg "© Reitregion MV Kerland") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/253446/613DDFB07C5FF6F636B11242DD3781A873D3FD9C3EC2FAFEE95B4FC2BDCE089F/12hochlandtour-c-reitregion-mv-kerland.jpg) © Open copyright © Reitregion Mühlviertler Kernland Close copyright [ ![Trail with rider and horse with far-reaching views in the countryside](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/253447/F124179928C3249D1A2332A7E061DE31C1C60FFE2116CB207D5239316487AF51/reitregion-muehlviertler-kernland.jpg "© Reitregion Mühlviertler Kernland") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/253447/F124179928C3249D1A2332A7E061DE31C1C60FFE2116CB207D5239316487AF51/reitregion-muehlviertler-kernland.jpg) 1. 2. 3. pets allowed Circular route Florenthein 6a 4271 St. Oswald bei Freistadt [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Florenthein%206a%2C%204271%20St.%20Oswald%20bei%20Freistadt "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Florenthein%206a%2C%204271%20St.%20Oswald%20bei%20Freistadt "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:kyigHkogxAwBwOtJzGrD`@o@uNhEcD`DyEbB`@r@s@]j@aAaBoD{AyEgE{BwEyHaKuJCqK_ECaAcBkAkA_Dc@eGaDcEsB{@KwD_Ho@BiEzDgFoBoM|DaFbAuJr@YPwB~@mA~@}GlAiApC?xA_AxR{@bDzBvFtAv@rB`BzVkAxUJlKtFhE|Jd@jFfDtC_JvJqL`I{FdGkBTqE~GeVfF\jFsDbCa@vGl@pAa@_@bJi@pCwDlIQpCxAbHhCjFv@tLjFrVUjQnBxLdBjB}AbAoHdXnBhYlDxEzAbFbAdIa@rBT|JU~DuAjGuAvBmAR~AlEZxFSrDQl@wKzAiIUDzGiGgRgEmF{@OcAaLX]cA}FkDuEoDl@kBzCyInY}BpAoDGxC~KsAzIR~G_A~Ov@vG?lGnDjFr@hEv@vM]dVtCbJzHdE~AdK}Lr@yHmCkOcQm@cJw@j@o@g@UsA}EqFgHnI}JcOiG}EaAmEoFcBSuEyDcJiG}AsBl@uASgC{CiGyRmL{KqGwBw@iCC_HiCkDaGyC}AkDiE}CuAMm@dCgHqG}Ll@iCtAoBeBgF{Ki@yF_DpAe@oBuAn@sDkDtCyH~EyEbAyPjAqBzCkA`@iG~@wB~IaGxC_GrB{ApC|BfBa@tAsGdBwBjBa@qAyCXsBdCk@`BoDxAP~@kBtCaB~GkOP}AmAgHPsGnJsDbFcG`@?G`D`@pAvIlAJvDrBz@`DbEb@dGjA~CbBjAB`ApK~DtJBxH`KzBvExEfEnDzA`A`B\k@s@r@cBa@aDxEiEbDn@tNsDa@sJsGtBnO&server=meta.tourdata.at) information: Please note the note Description: Due to sustainability, the **riding tours are NOT signposted**! You can use the [**Navigate tours with the GPS data**](https://gpsdownload.ttg.at/?type=2030&ExperienceID=526&TourID=430010225&Format=GPX) you can easily download these from the website [**www.reitregion.at**](https://www.reitregion.at/reitwegenetz/) . **Trail riding at its best - at 1,000m above sea leveland with magnificent views.** Pure nature, spectacular views and virtually untouched trails: the ultimate for riding enthusiasts. Starting points for this riding tour are the Gräser horse farm in Sandl or the Forellenwirt in Mitterbach. At around 1,000 meters above sea level, the trail leads through a gentle plateau around the Viehberg. The route features impressive rock formations, the "Freiwald" observatory - one of the most powerful observatories in Europe - and sweeping views of the Spörbichl wind turbines. The ride leads through quiet forests that were once shaped by glassmakers and charcoal burners in the Freiwald - a successful combination of nature experience and regional history. The bridleway of the highland tour leads on 44 % paved path/asphalt and 56 % on field, forest and meadow paths. **Sights along the bridleway:**- Maltsch source - bird sanctuary in Sandl - Observatory "Wöss" in Sandl, - Harbe Aist spring - Schwarze Aist in Sandl - Wind turbines from Spörbichl/Windhaag b. Fr. **Member companies on the bridle path** :- Gräser horse farm in Sandl - Gasthof Fleischbauer in Sandl approx. 930 m away there are boxes for horses at Erwin Stauber - Forellenwirt in Mitterbach approx. 880 m away there are boxes for horses at Elisabeth Auer [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4251 Sandl **Destination:** 4251 Sandl **duration:** 5h 12m **length:** 26,7 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 636m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 637m **Lowest point:** 866m **Highest point:** 1.033m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Street, Hiking trail, Other **Starting point:** Pferdehof Gräser in Sandl or Forellenwirt in Mitterbach/Grünbach **Destination:** Pferdehof Gräser in Sandl or Forellenwirt in Mitterbach/Grünbach **further information:** - Circular route **Details riding**- Area: medium - Good riding experience: easy - Feeding possible for horses - Housing possibility for horses - Accommodations for riders - horse trough - paddock [ ![Altitude profile Highland tour](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430010225&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Highland tour](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430010225&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Highland tour") [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Spring, Summer, Autumn [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Gasthof Fleischbauer, Johanna Schmid Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/185413/847C38CA69EA88F0C8403404EEF8D7E6EBE5030C5F182805410CCAA7A6294A8C/gaststubegasthof-fleischbauer.jpg "Gaststube_Gasthof Fleischbauer (© Copyright: Gasthof Fleischbauer, Johanna Schmid)") Gasthof Fleischbauer, Johanna Schmid ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/103591/gasthof-fleischbauer-johanna-schmid.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Ludwig Pullirsch Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/213854/D812DB5DEC59D906702AB318746F29B442E6F854E227058B7D9A6BF52003BCC8/waldaist.jpg "Forest aisle (© Copyright: Ludwig Pullirsch)") Harbe Aist Entsprung ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430011787/harbe-aist-entsprung.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Forellenwirt Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/183999/13E2C62866EFB42B6CC02D492C548FDFA0AA5DF63B4287EBE19FAE15EA9C1C0B/forellenwirt.jpg "Trout host (© Copyright: Forellenwirt)") Forellenwirt in Mitterbach ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/102472/forellenwirt-in-mitterbach.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Patricia Koppenberger Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/226329/0997EC780A786C124FA04050931EB0DCA3213B74E8520D61D38B9AF859BD3D50/kutschenfahrt.jpg "Carriage ride (© Copyright: Patricia Koppenberger)") Bauernhof Auer - Kutschenfahrten ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430026955/bauernhof-auer-kutschenfahrten.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Gemeinde Windhaag bei Freistadt Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/235417/128F77A3B40D9EAA5E6FEFDCEBEFEC7138F86A9D5F793C57B1C79907BABEB272/windpark-spoerbichl.jpg "Windpark Spörbichl (© Copyright: Gemeinde Windhaag bei Freistadt)") Windpark Spörbichl ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430037706/windpark-spoerbichl.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Irmgard Quass Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/209284/BCC7D3506A315B195C00BB711F801BF23FF2ABE0295B27F465E6F306DC4AB08B/maltschursprung-3.jpg "Maltschursprung 3 (© Copyright: Irmgard Quass)") Bird Sanctuary ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002104/bird-sanctuary.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Quass I. Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/209167/F28203514F7F32755CECA2ECD84A0C8D0ABFBC6D7479E5C8E6C55EFC9077A284/sternwarte-woess.jpg "Wöss Observatory (© Copyright: Quass I.)") observatory 2 ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002032/observatory-2.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Reitregion Mühlviertler Kernland Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/235482/F0D9DF5186E4019364E27CF449446B5737C1A8F9C4E933B7A6D5E333A5BEF518/staubner-pferdeeinstellplatz-c-reitregion-mc3bchlviertler-kernland.jpg "Staubner-Pferdeeinstellplatz (c) Reitregion M%c3%bchlviertler Kernland (© Copyright: Reitregion Mühlviertler Kernland)") Pferdeboxen Stauber ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430037755/pferdeboxen-stauber.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Familie Gräser Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/173549/E59CDA70E93EED2BA7A5B66C1E0F022D32AD3C9119D92D5EBE5AB104FEDDD321/ansicht-streetview.png "ansicht streetview (© Copyright: Familie Gräser)") Pferdehof Gräser ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430031416/pferdehof-graeser.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 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