--- title: "Mühlviertel Gravel: King’s Castle Loop" url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430010702/muehlviertel-gravel-king-s-castle-loop.html" description: "Gravel, elevation gain, and the authentic Mühlviertel experience: Spanning about 34 kilometers and 800 meters of elevation gain, this loop runs from Königswiesen through the region’s characteristic rolling hills to the spectacular Ruttenstein Castle ruins. Along the way, you’ll find flowing sections, challenging climbs, and special spots like Wackelstein and Pechölstein. A diverse gravel loop for anyone looking for technical lines, stunning scenery, and a touch of history on their ride." date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Mühlviertel Gravel: King’s Castle Loop Mühlviertel Gravel: King’s Castle Loop ======================================== **Starting place:** 4280 Königswiesen **Destination:** 4280 Königswiesen ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/460994/1A1CAED892B81C1C2C7946955A0519DF5A46D18266D8EB9AD866959794664B31/veloramainresidenceinfluencersamstag56tvbmuehlviertelveloramagraveleimaxhofstaetter-jpg.jpg) Open copyright © TVB Mühlviertel/Velorama/Gravelei/Max Hofstätter Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/460994/1A1CAED892B81C1C2C7946955A0519DF5A46D18266D8EB9AD866959794664B31/veloramainresidenceinfluencersamstag56tvbmuehlviertelveloramagraveleimaxhofstaetter-jpg.jpg "© TVB Mühlviertel/Velorama/Gravelei/Max Hofstätter") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/460994/1A1CAED892B81C1C2C7946955A0519DF5A46D18266D8EB9AD866959794664B31/veloramainresidenceinfluencersamstag56tvbmuehlviertelveloramagraveleimaxhofstaetter-jpg.jpg) Hauptplatz 19 4280 Königswiesen [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hauptplatz%2019%2C%204280%20K%C3%B6nigswiesen "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Hauptplatz%2019%2C%204280%20K%C3%B6nigswiesen "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:oanfH}hpyArD`D?aIdLia@hQlJ|@}Q~EcLhTqPvAaIvCjDrQeCbLaGzQaE~NoPdJa@~D~B|L{K|Jk@eKfM_FvZsArBFnEbG|JlA|IkD`PxIc@xBhGbF^rCaHfCeAP|L~HpOdN~PbCwBhI~F`FcCGsC~ChDVjDrGxLVvG}CrNtCdFv@pGg@~Pz@jF_C|I_LzH_BxPrJnG`MY?z[xBxFaBbJxCsAdEvODvDlOjMjKdSsAp@lAdJq@pB}OvOaHcCw@kGmBjDgI}Ai@hALtP|GrNnBzJ~K`LxBrJ{@pHz@tRyMh\_FnAqDjE~@~HlJtBfBnIj@xKyD|TlIjU`@dCqAtBwDPyK`LyNh@iE~KiFxAeIsDTmAlFpBfBkDwBcAk@wGdBoIgBmK\_UoA}LcKeDyDeGqESE}GwCcEDgBwFp@oAuCiF{@qBuIvAePsLxB_Hm^sDyEcAkVqBqAqHZcIcF`FaBvEkKvGsUt@oK_@cRkEmE{ElFEiEeDiCtCgLWiFkIkAd@oC_Eqe@dCeLfAg`@iDhP_MbB_FlD{KlR{HtB_BaHyGq@u@lUoItDkA~EyBViFnHGzL_DnHIhF{D~E?lF_F`JuJ|IgFeDcBz@wCeF_Bc[dAgHbDd@pAmBv@yIu@eHcLqPdCeBpAmMtDqEmA_VpEqNEsLoAkGpCeILyFqB]{FrDnDyLv@wm@`DyGy@{AkCd@hCsHeBoFlAgFQgIlBeI{HbW?`IsDaD&server=meta.tourdata.at) Circular route Possible accommodation **Gravel, elevation gain, and the authentic Mühlviertel experience:** Spanning about **34 kilometers and 800 meters of elevation gain**, this loop runs from Königswiesen through the region’s characteristic rolling hills to **the** spectacular **Ruttenstein Castle ruins**. Along the way, you’ll find flowing sections, challenging climbs, and special spots like **Wackelstein and Pechölstein**. A diverse gravel loop for anyone looking for technical lines, stunning scenery, and a touch of history on their ride. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4280 Königswiesen **Destination:** 4280 Königswiesen **duration:** 3h 15m **length:** 34,0 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 1.096m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 1.096m **Lowest point:** 527m **Highest point:** 779m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Gravel, Street, unfixed, Other **further information:** - Circular route - Possible accommodation - Experience of nature - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Mühlviertel Gravel: King’s Castle 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_430010702&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Mühlviertel Gravel: King’s Castle 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_430010702&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Mühlviertel Gravel: King’s Castle Loop") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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