Gravelreise Mühlviertel – genussvoll biken zwischen Donau und Böhmerwald

This gravel tour through the Mühlviertel in Upper Austria is aimed at sporty pleasure gravel bikers who appreciate long gravel passages, tranquil natural landscapes and genuine Austrian cuisine in organic quality. The route combines urban gravel riding in Linz with secluded trails in the Bohemian Forest and Šumava National Park, varied elevation gain and culinary classics along the Danube and Vltava rivers in a Velorama style. An ideal multi-day tour for gravel bikers in Austria, where sporting demands and enjoyment go hand in hand. More panorama is not possible - unless you cycle twice.

Requirements:
The route is specially designed for gravel bikes. Apart from a short pushing section, no technical difficulties, mainly forest roads, some cycle paths and side roads.

We recommend booking the package 7 days/6 nights, 35 - 80 km with 800 - 1,500 vertical meters daily in 3 and 4-star hotels HERE

Itinerary - key data:
1st day
Linz - Urban start on the Danube
Hotel example: Arcotel Nike in Linz

Day 2
Along the Danube to the Bohemian Forest (approx. 75 km/1,200 m ascent)
Hotel example: Haus der Ruhe - Schlägl Abbey in Aigen-Schlägl

Day 3
Round tour Šumava & Bohemian Forest - vastness and tranquillity (approx. 80 km/1,300 m elevation gain)
Hotel example: House of tranquillity - Schlägl Abbey in Aigen-Schlägl

Day 4
Over Mühlviertel heights to Bad Leonfelden (approx. 50 km/1,500 m altitude)
Hotel example: Hotel Bründl in Bad Leonfelden

Day 5
Gravel tour to the Moldau reservoir (approx. 65 km/1,100 m elevation gain)
Hotel example: Hotel Bründl in Bad Leonfelden

Day 6
Over the Gis back to Linz (approx. 35 km/800 m elevation gain)
Hotel example: Arcotel Nike in Linz

Day 7
Individual journey home