--- title: S12 Reichenthal Loop url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430010676/s12-reichenthal-loop.html" description: The S12 Reichenthal Loop starts in the center of Reichenthal and initially follows quiet side roads through the gently rolling hills of the eastern Mühlviertel. The route winds through the hills around Heidenstein and Polzendorf, where riders are treated to repeated beautiful views of the expansive cultivated landscape and the forested hills of the region.The tour then continues northward through the rural surroundings, passing through the villages of Büchberg and Steinbauerberg. Riding past typical Mühlviertel farms and meadows, cyclists reach the scenic ridges northwest of Reichenthal. The varied route combines open countryside with peaceful forest sections.In the western part of the loop, the route runs through the area around the Fuchsbauerberg and then heads back south. Via roads with little traffic and gentle descents, cyclists reach the area around Vorderkönigschlag and Schenkenfelden, where the characteristic landscape of the Mühlviertel really comes into its own.The return trip leads back to Reichenthal via the southern hills. Along the way, forest sections, meadows, and scenic stretches alternate, offering a varied experience of nature. This loop is particularly well-suited for leisure cyclists who want to enjoy the tranquility, open spaces, and unspoiled nature of the Mühlviertel.HighlightsStart and finish in the town of ReichenthalBeautiful views near Heidenstein, Polzendorf, and BüchbergQuiet side roads with light trafficTypical Mühlviertel hilly landscape with forests and meadowsA varied loop tour through several small villages and scattered settlementsCharacter of the TourThe S12 Reichenthal Loop combines scenic high-altitude views with idyllic Mühlviertel villages and offers a varied blend of nature, culture, and regional charm. The route runs primarily on roads with little traffic and is ideal for leisure cyclists and recreational athletes. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # S12 Reichenthal Loop S12 Reichenthal Loop ====================== **Path number:** S12 **Starting place:** 4193 Reichenthal **Destination:** 4193 Reichenthal ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/461561/ADE96CFA76FA920E09BC9D56F057BCBEBD6C236B672158A70752384B04462F35/muehlviertelgravelbike2025printtvbmuehlviertelalexanderkaiser44-jpg.jpg) Open copyright © TVB Mühlviertel | Alexander Kaiser, Alexander Kaiser Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/461561/ADE96CFA76FA920E09BC9D56F057BCBEBD6C236B672158A70752384B04462F35/muehlviertelgravelbike2025printtvbmuehlviertelalexanderkaiser44-jpg.jpg "© TVB Mühlviertel | Alexander Kaiser, Alexander Kaiser") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/461561/ADE96CFA76FA920E09BC9D56F057BCBEBD6C236B672158A70752384B04462F35/muehlviertelgravelbike2025printtvbmuehlviertelalexanderkaiser44-jpg.jpg) Hauptplatz 19 4190 Bad Leonfelden [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hauptplatz%2019%2C%204190%20Bad%20Leonfelden "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Hauptplatz%2019%2C%204190%20Bad%20Leonfelden "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:ychgHuuxvAw@Be@}AeAsOdHwNkDmXcAqA{ALiJcEyOh@iGuBMy@`Fs@vAuA`A_LlDcIv@{GdMsGfAkHbE{Fo@{FgCkE_HcHoAUcF~EeDbAsBfDoBt@sCEsAhEmBjCoFdA{DiC{G`AyExJ{QzMyFpGmCjG\nDjA`C`DpCcHdCaAhA{Jzb@fCrDoEzPsGxQaEtPcElY}AhF{@bIe@|LPzBoAzBsDxN?`GjBlQoAfL^lA|AvAjAtEpAnB|IoApGn@`MqLdEyPjBoBvOjBhC{AvDkIxAiAlG~@zDq@zBfBvCw@dFkIzEqAhC}BzD}IxSgX[nFz@~[cBfLyJvOaOzKaDvGwIpK{@tCk@nHmGlM~@nDtDfG~CvJ`M`I`JTlK{InNqE`IcFv@iCl@uVrAgPFcKnCq]jA_WbAgIzOb@lBvOzFlGrB`F~CdOrQxNxLnFbUgAtDxBbMBlOvGzBjDbEvC`Hj@bGiGdLGhSsDhIi@|GPbGxD~BLzBiD~BoJvCaFbAfAoG_KJ}K_BaIAiEkHuQ}Hoe@iDqKJqEwC_J{CeEoBbCkFeEwMoAqZ{KsBoB_KdY{WaAqCsBaCgL{EiGa@{FyKmEkXzH_BqA_BR}Bw@eFpBsD`@gCg@wB|A}HpBkAxGsHhGeCK_CfAqCoI`@k@&server=meta.tourdata.at) information: Bike Tour - Digitally Presented Description: The tour's navigation is available only in digital format. You can easily download the GPS file from this page. The S12 Reichenthal Loop starts in the center of **Reichenthal** and initially follows quiet side roads through the gently rolling hills of the eastern Mühlviertel. The route winds through the hills around **Heidenstein** and **Polzendorf**, where riders are treated to repeated beautiful views of the expansive cultivated landscape and the forested hills of the region. The tour then continues northward through the rural surroundings, passing through the villages **of Büchberg** and **Steinbauerberg**. Riding past typical Mühlviertel farms and meadows, cyclists reach the scenic ridges northwest of Reichenthal. The varied route combines open countryside with peaceful forest sections. In the western part of the loop, the route runs through the area around the **Fuchsbauerberg** and then heads back south. Via roads with little traffic and gentle descents, cyclists reach the area around **Vorderkönigschlag** and **Schenkenfelden**, where the characteristic landscape of the Mühlviertel really comes into its own. The return trip leads back to Reichenthal via the southern hills. Along the way, forest sections, meadows, and scenic stretches alternate, offering a varied experience of nature. This loop is particularly well-suited for leisure cyclists who want to enjoy the tranquility, open spaces, and unspoiled nature of the Mühlviertel. ### Highlights - Start and finish in the town of Reichenthal - Beautiful views near Heidenstein, Polzendorf, and Büchberg - Quiet side roads with light traffic - Typical Mühlviertel hilly landscape with forests and meadows - A varied loop tour through several small villages and scattered settlements ### Character of the Tour The S12 Reichenthal Loop combines scenic high-altitude views with idyllic Mühlviertel villages and offers a varied blend of nature, culture, and regional charm. The route runs primarily on roads with little traffic and is ideal for leisure cyclists and recreational athletes. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** S12 **Starting place:** 4193 Reichenthal **Destination:** 4193 Reichenthal **duration:** 2h 9m **length:** 28,2 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 392m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 387m **Lowest point:** 629m **Highest point:** 771m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Individual Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Gravel, Street, Other **Starting point:** Reichenthal Market Square **Destination:** Reichenthal Market Square [ ![Altitude profile S12 Reichenthal Loop](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430010676&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile S12 Reichenthal Loop](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430010676&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "S12 Reichenthal Loop") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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