--- title: S13 Ottenschlag Circuit url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430010677/s13-ottenschlag-circuit.html" description: The S13 Ottenschlag Loop starts in the center of Ottenschlag in the Mühlkreis district and initially follows quiet side roads through the gently rolling hills of the SternGartl. The route passes through Lichtenstein and continues on to Sauberg, where you’ll already be treated to beautiful views of the surrounding forests, meadows, and farmland-dotted plateaus.From Sauberg, the tour continues to Schenkenfelden. Once in the town center, the route proceeds via Schild toward Reichenau im Mühlkreis. Along this section of the route, typical Mühlviertel farms, small villages, and scenic high-altitude areas define the landscape. Time and again, impressive panoramic views of the Mühlviertel’s diverse cultural landscape unfold.As the route continues, the loop winds through peaceful forests and meadows and along quiet roads back toward Ottenschlag. The varied route combines open landscapes with shaded forest passages, offering a particularly diverse nature experience.Back in Ottenschlag, the loop tour ends once again in the town center. The S13 Ottenschlag Loop impresses with its scenic diversity, numerous viewpoints, and the connection of several characteristic Mühlviertel villages.HighlightsStart and finish in the town center of Ottenschlag in the Mühlkreis districtRoute passes through Lichtenstein, Sauberg, and SchenkenfeldenContinues via Schild toward Reichenau in the MühlkreisMagnificent views of the rolling hills of the SternGartlQuiet side roads and nature-rich sectionsTypical Mühlviertel cultural landscape with forests, meadows, and farmsTour HighlightsThe S13 Ottenschlag Loop is a varied circular route through the SternGartl, connecting the towns of Ottenschlag, Schenkenfelden, and Reichenau with the region’s most beautiful scenic stretches. The tour is ideal for cyclists who want to experience the Mühlviertel on quiet roads away from heavy traffic. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # S13 Ottenschlag Circuit S13 Ottenschlag Circuit ========================= **Path number:** S13 **Starting place:** 4204 Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis **Destination:** 4204 Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/461562/D5FC79075116E690464DE76E21C958CBA20A04A9A96049BA7C6AE0D18009F0AB/biohofkrammerpinterausflugstippradroutetvbmuehlviertelmelaniejust39-png.jpg) Open copyright © TVB Mühlviertel | Melanie Just Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/461562/D5FC79075116E690464DE76E21C958CBA20A04A9A96049BA7C6AE0D18009F0AB/biohofkrammerpinterausflugstippradroutetvbmuehlviertelmelaniejust39-png.jpg "© TVB Mühlviertel | Melanie Just") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/461562/D5FC79075116E690464DE76E21C958CBA20A04A9A96049BA7C6AE0D18009F0AB/biohofkrammerpinterausflugstippradroutetvbmuehlviertelmelaniejust39-png.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:aayfHirxvAQdA?`DdA~M?lDdBtZUlBoJjFoAfF{@Nq@Y_CiBkBcC{@UeDAcFjDuAX~A`BrAfCt@nNhA|BlGdGjAd@nFj@tBnAD\iBu@sINeE_AqAgAaEeHuBo@uAzFqBh@iDPgA_@_EsGeD{DqAgCeDe@qA_D`@eGGqAkDwXc@yAuBFq@iCyAwKwEgQ{Ab@aLrJ{CuDq@MkEjAqCtAqEnJiCtCgDlI_@~BwCzHsFrDiCxEqAzD{@pJ{AfEeChCqDfBqDhDgJvGkD~AyBd@}CdCgDx@}AxEF`I`FhCvC\lBShBy@r@ZbBw@dC_@tJj@tNfF|QtCxTqGlBdArArCpAjAtSvBvCn@nVhUxSfPbFhCrBv@~CPdIdDbF\pKUlFuDjDc@|DaD`GsLbAuGrBaHxB{Db@gBY{DF_FlBcHW{HeCeDtAFdH_D~IyNpFmDnDyF|@[jCGfGoDbJOvAsCl@oFpAeCnFy@`JJ`CeAjBoCdAuD`BgS~AmEjEuC`AiCr@aAtCyCbCaB^uDh@qBxBsGpCsEO}CwGeHqAoDh@}BhGxC~APzAQtBaAvEyDtCsFh@aD@mLaHCs@o@q@iJ_BwC{AF}MdH{ErFkBZ{Ce@}En@eE~CoGlDoHjAsDbFoEK_B^{DpB`C}FhFqIb@_Cf@{KlBsKkBoTn@oVa@g@oE^sBW}ERaGxEaH|@}@r@eBdFo@dAiIvG}Bf@yE[uBfA_FnKkEhL{D|HqBbIc@jDiBlb@sAdH{G|I&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 S13 Ottenschlag Loop starts in the center of **Ottenschlag in the Mühlkreis district** and initially follows quiet side roads through the gently rolling hills of the SternGartl. The route passes through **Lichtenstein** and continues on to **Sauberg**, where you’ll already be treated to beautiful views of the surrounding forests, meadows, and farmland-dotted plateaus. From Sauberg, the tour continues to **Schenkenfelden**. Once in the town center, the route proceeds via **Schild** toward **Reichenau im Mühlkreis**. Along this section of the route, typical Mühlviertel farms, small villages, and scenic high-altitude areas define the landscape. Time and again, impressive panoramic views of the Mühlviertel’s diverse cultural landscape unfold. As the route continues, the loop winds through peaceful forests and meadows and along quiet roads back toward Ottenschlag. The varied route combines open landscapes with shaded forest passages, offering a particularly diverse nature experience. Back in Ottenschlag, the loop tour ends once again in the town center. The S13 Ottenschlag Loop impresses with its scenic diversity, numerous viewpoints, and the connection of several characteristic Mühlviertel villages. ### Highlights - Start and finish in the town center of Ottenschlag in the Mühlkreis district - Route passes through Lichtenstein, Sauberg, and Schenkenfelden - Continues via Schild toward Reichenau in the Mühlkreis - Magnificent views of the rolling hills of the SternGartl - Quiet side roads and nature-rich sections - Typical Mühlviertel cultural landscape with forests, meadows, and farms ### Tour Highlights The S13 Ottenschlag Loop is a varied circular route through the SternGartl, connecting the towns of Ottenschlag, Schenkenfelden, and Reichenau with the region’s most beautiful scenic stretches. The tour is ideal for cyclists who want to experience the Mühlviertel on quiet roads away from heavy traffic. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** S13 **Starting place:** 4204 Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis **Destination:** 4204 Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis **duration:** 1h 58m **length:** 23,9 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 479m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 484m **Lowest point:** 679m **Highest point:** 852m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Individual Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Gravel, Street, Other **Starting point:** Ottenschlag Town Center **Destination:** Ottenschlag Town Center [ ![Altitude profile S13 Ottenschlag Circuit](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430010677&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile S13 Ottenschlag Circuit](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430010677&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "S13 Ottenschlag Circuit") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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