--- title: Gravelreise Mühlviertel – genussvoll biken zwischen Donau und Böhmerwald url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430010628/gravelreise-muehlviertel-genussvoll-biken-zwischen-donau-und-boehmerwald.html" description: "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." date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Gravelreise Mühlviertel – genussvoll biken zwischen Donau und Böhmerwald Gravelreise Mühlviertel – genussvoll biken zwischen Donau und Böhmerwald ========================================================================== **Starting place:** 4020 Linz **Destination:** 4020 Linz ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/440762/F69CEEA689A63476B67E3581A68F2AD414422CBC1AB3314C3F077452A8482241/muehlviertelgravelbike2025webtvbmuehlviertelalexanderkaiser62-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/440760/A73E4248A034B02E1E03F35F0B52BE64A25D1BE02424EDE569CE58E721184A1A/muehlviertelgravelbike2025printtvbmuehlviertelalexanderkaiser15-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/440759/A8A2CECEC4F916DB2740A7D566FD865CB7C7E74C6AD2E5AF1FCE56E28C9F6A79/muehlviertelgravelbike2025printtvbmuehlviertelalexanderkaiser27-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mühlviertel | Alexander Kaiser, Alexander Kaiser Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/440762/F69CEEA689A63476B67E3581A68F2AD414422CBC1AB3314C3F077452A8482241/muehlviertelgravelbike2025webtvbmuehlviertelalexanderkaiser62-jpg.jpg "© TVB Mühlviertel | Alexander Kaiser, Alexander Kaiser") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/440762/F69CEEA689A63476B67E3581A68F2AD414422CBC1AB3314C3F077452A8482241/muehlviertelgravelbike2025webtvbmuehlviertelalexanderkaiser62-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mühlviertel | Alexander Kaiser, Alexander Kaiser Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/440760/A73E4248A034B02E1E03F35F0B52BE64A25D1BE02424EDE569CE58E721184A1A/muehlviertelgravelbike2025printtvbmuehlviertelalexanderkaiser15-jpg.jpg "© TVB Mühlviertel | Alexander Kaiser, Alexander Kaiser") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/440760/A73E4248A034B02E1E03F35F0B52BE64A25D1BE02424EDE569CE58E721184A1A/muehlviertelgravelbike2025printtvbmuehlviertelalexanderkaiser15-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mühlviertel | Alexander Kaiser, Alexander Kaiser Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/440759/A8A2CECEC4F916DB2740A7D566FD865CB7C7E74C6AD2E5AF1FCE56E28C9F6A79/muehlviertelgravelbike2025printtvbmuehlviertelalexanderkaiser27-jpg.jpg "© TVB Mühlviertel | Alexander Kaiser, Alexander Kaiser") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/440759/A8A2CECEC4F916DB2740A7D566FD865CB7C7E74C6AD2E5AF1FCE56E28C9F6A79/muehlviertelgravelbike2025printtvbmuehlviertelalexanderkaiser27-jpg.jpg) 1. 2. 3. Freistädter Straße 119 4020 Linz [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Freist%C3%A4dter%20Stra%C3%9Fe%20119%2C%204020%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Freist%C3%A4dter%20Stra%C3%9Fe%20119%2C%204020%20Linz "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:cjzgH{`gtAcmCl}@e`BxeH}iBvwBo`@`fFsoAdqCum@qHacAt}GykAxs@gmAgjAwtB|hDozA`[sdGopB}DszBjk@o[oo@}lBx\uvDoZqStw@}z@z|BuAxwBuoBriB_{IocAalB|u@}r@b{@snI|_D}r@hUo_AdgE~\hlAqpD~`@vqBfvC|eElo@raF`cAxi@bpB}aCzpGog@h~C~`G~xDjG|v@~bAlp@wYnlDjmB~rEfP|uEi}BasAckARyrB_q@{k@rgAapBnhFkyDpwA`UllBmtD`dBnf@np@qwB~aAurIeuCgvKnhCmqE|h@mpIclAg}Bzi@wEgMka@m{@lcBnd@nVu`ApEucA`wBs}DxEy~@x}@gXiw@op@|c@lb@t`@}`@pmA_sCrm@u}DmtEabHsrBcnCcrBoj@zk@`h@tuDi|@jtGtdAf_B{dBplEdBfpAc~@zsAqeCo\uz@krAkg@j_@ma@~iFt[nl@}_A|qDhVdv@}Vp_Cyt@oo@wz@pbCvUbLwjB`c@gtBpjCpOl{FqOm{FftBqjCvjBac@wUcLvz@qbCxt@no@|Vq_CiVev@~x@a`CePuoD`t@ckGrpAwFniA_iDxgDwvB{J}`Azr@q{D_QeeDaiAgZqwDvxElu@twDinAnyDs_DjjCwdAeB|TstDkv@qvAoq@bIf@fmAe^vVpHtwCkiAljAdWsrD_f@ykGuf@~_Af^szBtrAbFrEu`Ag`AwgCwwAdRwDkpAflDy_DcNodBvuAcnDbz@kQcHeyAxqFjzEfrFfbI&server=meta.tourdata.at) 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](https://www.radurlaub.com/mountainbike/gravelbike-touren/oberoesterreich/angebot/detail/5740/muehlviertel.html) 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 [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4020 Linz **Destination:** 4020 Linz **duration:** 27h 40m **length:** 339,9 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 6.429m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 6.265m **Lowest point:** 252m **Highest point:** 1.022m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** difficult **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Gravel, Street, Other [ ![Altitude profile Gravelreise Mühlviertel – genussvoll biken zwischen Donau und Böhmerwald](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430010628&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Gravelreise Mühlviertel – genussvoll biken zwischen Donau und Böhmerwald](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430010628&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Gravelreise Mühlviertel – genussvoll biken zwischen Donau und Böhmerwald") [ Variants and stages ](#ttgCollapseVariantenEtappen) ------------------------------------------------------- [ Gravelreise Mühlviertel – genussvoll biken zwischen Donau und Böhmerwald ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430010628/gravelreise-muehlviertel-genussvoll-biken-zwischen-donau-und-boehmerwald.html) [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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