--- title: Maltsch tour url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430010230/maltsch-tour.html" description: "Experience boundless nature on horsebackStart your riding adventure directly at the Lexmühle organic farm in Leopoldschlag and discover one of the most beautiful natural regions in Europe!Experience unforgettable riding moments along the idyllic border river Maltsch and the famous European Green Belt. The route leads through a unique nature reserve with an impressive variety of species. Gentle forest and meadow paths make for a pleasant riding experience - ideal for nature lovers who want to get away from it all. A cross-border experience awaits you with a detour to the Czech Republic. There, a historic bridge spans the Maltsch - a silent symbol of the connection across national borders. Don't miss: the picturesque \"rushing rock\" in Windhaag near Freistadt - a natural monument and popular resting point with breathtaking scenery. Experience peace, nature and culture - all on one saddle." date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Maltsch tour Maltsch tour ============== **Starting place:** 4262 Leopoldschlag **Destination:** 4262 Leopoldschlag ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/253462/B8CA3DA39BF53EFD47FFABC3E1A95B1EDC61953EB5C61852714BD831B3166FC1/6maltschtour-c-nicole-niederhuber.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/253463/150F08E184AF6AFFAF56439492A39722644F40329CD38E63C704793CD1689380/reitregion-muehlviertler-kernland.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/253453/AF4832C567EC1CB97913837E236C6A68839EA963B8DA7A6FB4D2134F1FB55764/22grenzlandtour-c-reitregion-mv-kernland.jpg) © Open copyright © Nicole Niederhuber Close copyright [ ![Border Austria - Czech Republic 2 horses with rider on a bridge over the Maltsch river](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/253462/B8CA3DA39BF53EFD47FFABC3E1A95B1EDC61953EB5C61852714BD831B3166FC1/6maltschtour-c-nicole-niederhuber.jpg "© Nicole Niederhuber") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/253462/B8CA3DA39BF53EFD47FFABC3E1A95B1EDC61953EB5C61852714BD831B3166FC1/6maltschtour-c-nicole-niederhuber.jpg) © Open copyright © Reitregion Mühlviertler Kernland Close copyright [ ![Horse rest in the countryside - background large house](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/253463/150F08E184AF6AFFAF56439492A39722644F40329CD38E63C704793CD1689380/reitregion-muehlviertler-kernland.jpg "© Reitregion Mühlviertler Kernland") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/253463/150F08E184AF6AFFAF56439492A39722644F40329CD38E63C704793CD1689380/reitregion-muehlviertler-kernland.jpg) © Open copyright © Reitregion Mühlviertler Kernland Close copyright [ ![Rider with white horse over a bridge with sign Attention border](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/253453/AF4832C567EC1CB97913837E236C6A68839EA963B8DA7A6FB4D2134F1FB55764/22grenzlandtour-c-reitregion-mv-kernland.jpg "© Reitregion Mühlviertler Kernland") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/253453/AF4832C567EC1CB97913837E236C6A68839EA963B8DA7A6FB4D2134F1FB55764/22grenzlandtour-c-reitregion-mv-kernland.jpg) 1. 2. 3. Circular route Florenthein 6a 4271 St. Oswald bei Freistadt [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Florenthein%206a%20%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%20%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:i{ugHouwwAqAyGuAeAgBgEOgFtAgKxFsAfBvD|CTnDgJtD]xAyAfD`@dGoBnA}CvF}D^iRnKqR|BiO]S`Cm@xAz@lHB|EeApHcJaG`ImGfBmHCyA{@aBz@wCsDgEk@iPKg@kB{@sRwAgBcCKsBqA|@}E}@{EeBkDyBo@?yFrAaKi@eBkEqCcDz@u@kCMeDmC}BwC?m@oAFqFu@o@mCvAgBwD[iGlAcCAy@aAiB{CsB_BqHVaFz@sAp@pAl@}D]aNiPqX@kI|AeCCcM{BnAoEmAQo@xDk`@sEuLhAcHtAcCnBfA|LxNpCxApN{UlIuDxHOh@k@fDiKvBaBfDeLdBwBxCw@hCr@pLo@lEsKfC{J~FyGjOuL|AUh@eJtG_IzCgKbHwN|X[dCkApE`@zDs@bQuPfF{IfDuCzFkB~KkHlECvEjBl@dBi@hAo@pGyAn@gAjFkBpBK|BqA~BBlC{DrDwIbDs@xAOnOfArHKbJk@`MgAvGQfUqApGCrI_CjUYfXfA`I]vBkFhRaFXwIfEfBjMrF|Q~D~Q?tf@bDdW~BnH_AjLtAlL}CtJ`DlPxAr@fFcDfJjU\w@mI`Rv@xb@dBnDf@nHc@fDgAh@PtAgBvEgA~G?tEw@~BTlCYfAiCzGoF?NnH{H~AqHeCgHTm@uNwB}HwToQaIfAuCrDaGhPgFhGyCzI}FdGkDhIaD|DuJzQ}AtHmA`ZvAw@nBoGvHcHwHbHoBnGwAr@{@nMn@~K_AxE_CxDpByDaBoDz@aFw@s@oBFm@cA?mJqC_Na@}QgBwFv@wDCyFwBwJoFkG_AwFyB_AkHQqCTwBvGaFbG&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=430010230&Format=GPX), which you can easily download from the website [**www.reitregion.at**](https://www.reitregion.at/reitwegenetz/) . **Experience boundless nature on horseback** Start your riding adventure directly at the Lexmühle organic farm in Leopoldschlag and discover one of the most beautiful natural regions in Europe! Experience unforgettable riding moments along the idyllic border river Maltsch and the famous European Green Belt. The route leads through a unique nature reserve with an impressive variety of species. Gentle forest and meadow paths make for a pleasant riding experience - ideal for nature lovers who want to get away from it all. A cross-border experience awaits you with a detour to the Czech Republic. There, a historic bridge spans the Maltsch - a silent symbol of the connection across national borders. Don't miss: the picturesque **"rushing rock"** in Windhaag near Freistadt - a natural monument and popular resting point with breathtaking scenery. Experience peace, nature and culture - all on one saddle. The riding trail of the Maltschtour leads on 58% paved path/asphalt and 42% on field, forest and meadow paths. **Sights along the bridle path:**- "Rauschender Felsen" in Windhaag near Freistadt - Maltsch European nature reserve in Windhaag near Freistadt **Member businesses along the bridleway:** - Reitherberge zum Grünen Band in Windhaag near Freistadt - Biohof Lexmühle and Geierhammer horse stables in Leopoldschlag (5 minutes' walk from Biohof Lexmühle) - Landgasthof Pammer in Leopoldschlag - Gasthaus Affenzeller in Windhaag near Freistadt [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4262 Leopoldschlag **Destination:** 4262 Leopoldschlag **duration:** 6h 0m **length:** 30,3 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 573m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 568m **Lowest point:** 645m **Highest point:** 985m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** difficult **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Street, Hiking trail, Other **Starting point:** Leopoldschlag Biohof Lexmühle **Destination:** Leopoldschlag Biohof Lexmühle **further information:** - Circular route **Details riding**- Area: difficult - Good riding experience: difficult - Accommodations for riders - horse trough [ ![Altitude profile Maltsch 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_430010230&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Maltsch 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_430010230&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Maltsch tour") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- [ Geierhammer - Parkplatz für Pferdeanhänger und Autos ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430037737/geierhammer-parkplatz-fuer-pferdeanhaenger-und-autos.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Marktgemeinde Windhaag bei Freistadt, Carina Pilgerstorfer Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/203984/1615155B601FCE05807FAA717D06C124A30AD86C91369B6FA84449A3CA932D58/die-maltsch-unterhalb-des-rauschender-felsen.jpg "The Maltsch below the Rauschender Felsen (© Copyright: Marktgemeinde Windhaag bei Freistadt, Carina Pilgerstorfer)") Rauschender Felsen ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400592/rauschender-felsen.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Alexander Schneider Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/181984/12E0B9362E31853A81D115AF6055240D85170B784E3983D4F00C08E0E7CF3145/gh-affenzeller.jpg "GH Affenzeller (© Copyright: Alexander Schneider)") Gasthaus Affenzeller ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/101143/gasthaus-affenzeller.html) [ © Open copyright © Urheber: Niederhuber Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/174035/3CA444ACC43DD648DAC5AAFDA6DAD1409628BE7DED2AA91EA885B0881C7C09B0/aussenansicht-c-niederhuber.jpg "Außenansicht (c)Niederhuber (© Urheber: Niederhuber)") Reiterherberge "Zum Grünen Band" ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430031547/reiterherberge-zum-gruenen-band.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Biberhof Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/161565/C48E768211F9F344597BCE2C6F4C957D8EDA0FF21B188092B9638F16EEF33C5B/haus.jpg "haus (© Copyright: Biberhof)") Biberhof ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430026771/biberhof.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Reitregion Mühlviertler Kernland Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/235455/BBC089594E574A201C2A9D25C22F8EE88C5A312EA88437887851709AF2D6AF39/plaketten.jpg "Badges (© Copyright: Reitregion Mühlviertler Kernland)") Maltsch Ranch - Parkplatz für Pferdeanhänger mit Auto ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430037736/maltsch-ranch-parkplatz-fuer-pferdeanhaenger-mit-auto.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Hermann Pammer Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/182165/0CDF89B20A1DCC3166526385F05E4B224B9A711BA0B289029D163F2A6DD75A52/landgasthof-pammer.jpg "Country inn Pammer (© Copyright: Hermann Pammer)") Landgasthaus Pammer ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/101252/landgasthaus-pammer.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Erwin Hauser Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/226081/05931CDA5033889E75F2F34E56412CCF9274EA7D2EB1FCF95E6A56087DA6ABB7/maltschverlandungsarm-an-der-maltsch-mit-wasser-hahnenfuc39fc-hauser-erwinweb.jpg "Maltsch_Verlandungsarm-an-der-Maltsch-mit-Wasser-Hahnenfu%c3%9f_c-Hauser-Erwin_web (© Copyright: Erwin Hauser)") Europaschutzgebiet Maltsch ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430026760/europaschutzgebiet-maltsch.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Bio-Hof Lexmühle Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/168156/32DF481E3EFBBCDEDD176A03E0732859FE39B27C6F67A83077895E0CF4A29E47/aussenansicht.jpg "Außenansicht (© Copyright: Bio-Hof Lexmühle)") Bio-Hof Lexmühle ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430029260/bio-hof-lexmuehle.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**by car: From Linz continue on the Mühlkreis motorway towards Prague (40 km) From the Czech border towards Linz (15 km) by train: From Linz with the Summerauerbahn to Freistadt station (3 km outside the centre) Linz station - Freistadt [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Grooming service ](#ttgCollapseWegbetreuer) ----------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Reit-Erlebnis-Akademie Mühlviertler Kernland Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/215494/F7549DE6567D98A749DCAECA8423EC2BD50AABFF7908497F283F27CD550591F6/winterreiten.jpg "Winter riding (© Copyright: Reit-Erlebnis-Akademie Mühlviertler Kernland)") Reit-Erlebnis-Akademie Mühlviertler Kernland (Mühlviertler Kernland equestrian adventure academy) ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430015394/reit-erlebnis-akademie-muehlviertler-kernland-muehlviertler-kernland-equestrian-adventure-academy.html) [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Maltsch tour** Reitregion Mühlviertler Kernland Florenthein 6a 4271 St. Oswald bei Freistadt Phone [ +43 5 07263 - 500 ](tel:+43507263500) E-Mail [info@muehlviertel.at](#mailto) Web [www.reitregion.at](http://www.reitregion.at "New window") Web [www.muehlviertel.at/themen/sommer-i…](https://www.muehlviertel.at/themen/sommer-im-muehlviertel/reiten.html "New window") http://www.reitregion.at https://www.muehlviertel.at/themen/sommer-im-muehlviertel/reiten.html --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Discover more ](#ttgCollapseMeineEmpfehlungen) -------------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Reit-Erlebnis-Akademie Mühlviertler Kernland Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/215494/F7549DE6567D98A749DCAECA8423EC2BD50AABFF7908497F283F27CD550591F6/winterreiten.jpg "Winter riding (© Copyright: Reit-Erlebnis-Akademie Mühlviertler Kernland)") Reit-Erlebnis-Akademie Mühlviertler Kernland (Mühlviertler Kernland equestrian adventure academy) ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430015394/reit-erlebnis-akademie-muehlviertler-kernland-muehlviertler-kernland-equestrian-adventure-academy.html) [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430010230) [To the website](http://www.reitregion.at "New window") ×Declaration of consent ---------------------- The tours presented here are suggested tours that are provided free of charge. 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