--- title: S15 Kirchschlag Loop url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430010679/s15-kirchschlag-loop.html" description: The S15 Kirchschlag Loop starts in the town center of Kirchschlag near Linz and initially follows quiet side roads through the varied landscape of the SternGartl toward Zwettl an der Rodl. The route runs along the scenic ridges east of the Rodl Valley, offering frequent beautiful views of the rolling hills of the Mühlviertel.In the northern section of the loop, the route skirts the area around Zwettl an der Rodl and then continues over the ridges toward Hellmonsödt. The alternation between open meadows, agriculturally dominated highlands, and shaded forest sections makes this part of the tour particularly varied.In the Hellmonsödt area, the route heads south through the distinctive cultural landscape of the SternGartl. On quiet side roads, it passes isolated farms and small settlements on the way back toward Kirchschlag near Linz. Along the way, magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the nearby Linz Basin open up time and again.Finally, the route leads back to the starting point in the center of Kirchschlag. The S15 Kirchschlag Loop connects the most beautiful stretches of countryside between Kirchschlag, Hellmonsödt, and Zwettl an der Rodl and offers a varied nature and cycling experience in the heart of the Mühlviertel.HighlightsStart and finish in Kirchschlag near LinzScenic high-altitude views around the Rodl ValleyRoute through the municipalities of Zwettl an der Rodl and HellmonsödtDiverse forest and meadow landscapesQuiet side roads with light trafficBeautiful views of the SternGartl landscape and the Linz BasinCharacter of the TourThe S15 Kirchschlag Loop is a varied circular route through the gently rolling hills of the SternGartl. The route combines scenic ridges, natural forest sections, and typical Mühlviertel cultural landscapes, making it ideal for leisure cyclists and e-bikers. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # S15 Kirchschlag Loop S15 Kirchschlag Loop ====================== **Path number:** S15 **Starting place:** 4202 Kirchschlag bei Linz **Destination:** 4202 Kirchschlag bei Linz ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/461564/3F60C7E653D7AA30BC7C319FC7A9E041334AE206B599C9F4E97E6D759403FE15/radfahrengrenzenlosooetourismusroebl-jpg.jpg) Open copyright © TVB Mühlviertel | OÖTM Röbl Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/461564/3F60C7E653D7AA30BC7C319FC7A9E041334AE206B599C9F4E97E6D759403FE15/radfahrengrenzenlosooetourismusroebl-jpg.jpg "© TVB Mühlviertel | OÖTM Röbl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/461564/3F60C7E653D7AA30BC7C319FC7A9E041334AE206B599C9F4E97E6D759403FE15/radfahrengrenzenlosooetourismusroebl-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:usnfH}hcvAYp@r@~G?jKgArFaCb[cAlAeGlAY\BtEOlEcDhNXjFsBdGw@dK}ArFuA`CuBjBoI~DaG~DkBjD_AjFcAxLiAhAgQrH{Bj@kNeAoMdAqCuAmC_Di@cEFyH`@}DYq@uC}BcDa@mBaB{E_CkAaIQMuCjDQCOgMo@q@uERUhAgFdEqCpI]uAYK}EbC{BBcDe@{BwBiAaG]_EOuNk@eEkAoBiC{@mEa@qWTaD}B{IaKgD{FeBs@}AG_B{@cLgQo@q@M\L]eBwAFw@~IpEdEbHdBhAxDC`DkB~@gAbByDv@j@Rs@xDoXjF]fCeBzYid@N{I`@gCdLyNhKsOjMyO`DgCxFeAxAq@~BY`EJlB{@lE{DvB}DrBkFfBcA~BqCB]|HiALdA`@`@hEcA~@p@zBTfJa@~EJfF{@bLe@rFyClCs@|DfB~@MzDz@bF?rM`E|Ca@nQqF`Gq@vFVjGa@hBXtCe@bBh@v@YJXG[xAy@v@?fFsBlDTlJm@jLt@~CSdBRdGrBtHb@|CQ~BXfB~@jB?|Cn@hG`@vDjAhEfDfFGvBrBxC\bB|AhBn@vI`BfJ~@jFnBbDFjAz@HYDNiBtByAn@uCg@mECwDd@}COgBd@oJbFgDbCuA~AaBpEiAjAkBz@WW?c@`BwDGsHhBaLKi@YJi@fD}@vB}ApHuAdB_ClAeCw@}CMeBq@uHVmC{BsFOiC_BgA{DqAo@i@C_Bn@oDvDgAjBQg@LqIUiAa@OaGfDoDMkDpAkFpG}C|A`@hAtAv@dEs@~B`BBxA{@dA\bAHtH`@|GvDlL|AvBTz@?nD~@z@kDnFoJpLeGpEcBvB_G`E]h@uClL}HnOoB`BTYyF?sBvE]c@CsDr@gJUwI]{Ds@yCqEg\Y{@a@a@i@BmEpCsIlC&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 S15 Kirchschlag Loop starts in the town center of **Kirchschlag near Linz** and initially follows quiet side roads through the varied landscape of the SternGartl toward **Zwettl an der Rodl**. The route runs along the scenic ridges east of the Rodl Valley, offering frequent beautiful views of the rolling hills of the Mühlviertel. In the northern section of the loop, the route skirts the area around **Zwettl an der Rodl** and then continues over the ridges toward **Hellmonsödt**. The alternation between open meadows, agriculturally dominated highlands, and shaded forest sections makes this part of the tour particularly varied. In the **Hellmonsödt** area, the route heads south through the distinctive cultural landscape of the SternGartl. On quiet side roads, it passes isolated farms and small settlements on the way back toward **Kirchschlag near Linz**. Along the way, magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the nearby Linz Basin open up time and again. Finally, the route leads back to the starting point in the center of Kirchschlag. The S15 Kirchschlag Loop connects the most beautiful stretches of countryside between Kirchschlag, Hellmonsödt, and Zwettl an der Rodl and offers a varied nature and cycling experience in the heart of the Mühlviertel. ### Highlights - Start and finish in Kirchschlag near Linz - Scenic high-altitude views around the Rodl Valley - Route through the municipalities of Zwettl an der Rodl and Hellmonsödt - Diverse forest and meadow landscapes - Quiet side roads with light traffic - Beautiful views of the SternGartl landscape and the Linz Basin ### Character of the Tour The S15 Kirchschlag Loop is a varied circular route through the gently rolling hills of the SternGartl. The route combines scenic ridges, natural forest sections, and typical Mühlviertel cultural landscapes, making it ideal for leisure cyclists and e-bikers. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** S15 **Starting place:** 4202 Kirchschlag bei Linz **Destination:** 4202 Kirchschlag bei Linz **duration:** 2h 22m **length:** 26,2 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 725m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 726m **Lowest point:** 416m **Highest point:** 910m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Individual Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Gravel, Street, Other **Starting point:** Kirchschlag Town Center **Destination:** Kirchschlag Town Center [ ![Altitude profile S15 Kirchschlag 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_430010679&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile S15 Kirchschlag 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_430010679&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "S15 Kirchschlag Loop") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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