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Charming. More charming. Upper Austria.

Do you already know the land of special moments? Those moments that you have to experience to feel them for real? Where expectation turns into amazement? Lasting. Surprising. Genuine. The land, between clear lakes in the Salzkammergut, wide hills and quiet forests in the Mühlviertel and bubbling waters in the Quellenviertel. Experiences are created here that don't need to be staged. They simply happen - on the Danube, in the mountains of the Alps, in cities full of the present, such as Linz or Wels. Genuine, approachable and unmistakable. Only to be experienced in Upper Austria. Not bigger. Not flashier. But more special. Here they are: our charming superlatives. For real!

The Danube cycle path: the mother of all cycle paths

Once the Limes, now a favourite route. Where emperors and kings once secured the Danube Limes, today you are on your way. Probably the most beautiful section of the Danube Cycle Path lies in the Danube region of Upper Austria, 180 degree change of perspective included.

Danube cycle path

Velorama Mühlviertel: Where the gravel has character

Granite under the tyres, hills in view and the feeling of freedom in your stride: that's Velorama Mühlviertel. 108 road bike and gravel tours with almost 9,000 kilometres and 160,000 metres of altitude.

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The explorer bike tour: discover happiness on two wheels

What do you need to be happy? Two bikes, a view of the Alps and quiet kilometres along the river. The discovery cycle tour connects Germany with the spring district in Austria - nature, culture and enjoyment included.

To the discovery bik
© OÖTourismus Erwin Haiden alte Tunnel am Hintergebirgsradweg

Hintergebirgsradweg: nature on a large scale

Along the River Enns, through cool tunnels and right through the heart of the Kalkalpen National Park, this cycle route leads through one of the most unspoilt landscapes in Upper Austria. Quiet, impressive and ideal for anyone who loves nature.

Hintergebirgsradweg
© Foto: Wolfgang Simlinger: Velodrom Linz
 Velodrom Linz

Velodrom Linz: Speed in the fast lane

Steep bends, smooth concrete and full concentration: at the Velodrom Linz, everything revolves around technique, tactics and speed. Austria's only velodrome brings track cycling feeling to the point - precise and uncompromising.

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© Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbHStefan Mayerhofer Zeit für eine Pause unterer einem blühenden Obstbaum in der Rennradregion Wels
Drei Rennradfahrerinnen machen unter einem blühendem Kirschbaum eine Pause und unterhalten sich dabei gut gelaunt. Alle drei Damen tragen sportliche Radbekleidung und weiße Helme sowie Sonnenbrillen.

Wels: Urban travelling on two wheels

Short distances, clear routes and plenty of greenery in between: In Wels, city life is combined with relaxed cycling in the surrounding countryside. There are also open community rides that show how lively cycling culture can be.

Cycling Wels
© Foto: Erwin Haiden/bikeboard.at

Berge-Seen eTrail: go far, experience more

What do you need for great cycling moments? Curiosity, stamina and a battery with a tailwind. The Berge-Seen eTrail leads through the Salzkammergut in several stages - past lakes, peaks and panoramic trails. And turns distance into pure adventure.

Mountain-Lakes e-Tra
© Foto SPORTOGRAF Lukas Kaufmann bei der Salzkammergut Mountainbike Trophy am Ufer des Gosausees.
Lukas Kaufmann fährt bei der Salzkammergut Mountainbike Trophy am Ufer des Gosausees entlang, im Hintergrund die Felszacken des Gosaukamms und der Gletscher des Dachsteins.

Salzkammergut Trophy: Setting new limits

What do you need for real adrenalin? Strength in your legs, focus in your eyes and respect for the mountains. The Salzkammergut Mountain Bike Trophy demands everything on spectacular routes through the Salzkammergut - and gives you goosebump moments that last a long time. At the finish line at the latest.

Salzkammergut Trophy
© Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbHStefan Mayerhofer Nach dem Badespaß im Gosausee ein Eis genießen.
Ein Mädchen schleckt am Ufer des Gosausees ein Eis aus der Tüte. Dabei streckt es die Zunge aus dem Mund Richtung rechten Mundwinkel, die Augen sind geschlossen. Es trägt einen hellblauen Badeanzug, die feuchten Haare sind zusammengebunden. Einige Strähnen fallen heraus. Im Hintergrund der Gosausee, Waldhänge und der Dachstein. Wolkenloser Himmel, Sonnenschein.

Upper Austria. Real moments.

Days smell of freedom, evenings of pleasure. No frills. You are in the land of special moments that cannot be found anywhere else in this form and quality.

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