Two cyclists riding on a path at sunset near Falkensteiner Genuss & Wohlfühlhotel Mühlviertel

Cycling in Bad Leonfelden

Explore the picturesque Mühlviertel by bike!

The gentle hills of the Mühlviertel highlands offer fascinating views and lush green landscapes as well as a paradise for cycling enthusiasts. Numerous well-signposted cycle paths are perfect for excursions on the saddle, (e-)bike routes as far as the UNESCO city of Krumau in the neighbouring Czech Republic combine exercise with varied panoramas and culture. Pleasure cycling is a top priority in the region - from the joy of cycling to culinary tours and delicacies in the hotel to extensive relaxation in the spa after the kilometres covered.

Our tour recommendations

Bad Leonfelden city tour 

This beautiful route starts at the main square. From there it goes to Oberstiftung and then to Spielau. After a short stretch, you reach Haid, followed by Unterlaimbach and Oberlaimbach. The route then leads to Appenau and on to the Falkensteiner Genuss und Wohlfühlhotel Mühlviertel. Before the tour ends, you pass the Lebzeltarium until you finally arrive back at the main square.

Duration: 47 minutes
Length: 10.4 kilometres
Metres in altitude (uphill): 135 m
Metres in altitude (downhill): 137 m

Further tour information can be found here or in the Müli APP

Zwettl tour

The cycle route around Bad Leonfelden starts with the Bad Leonfelden town circuit and leads via Hagau to Langbruck. The route continues through idyllic countryside to Elmeck and Handlmühle. Via Glashütten and Dreiegg you reach Zwettl, one of the larger towns on the route. You then pass Schauerschlag, Unterwaldschlag and Schönau before returning to the Bad Leonfelden city circuit via Dietrichschlag. The route offers a varied mix of nature, small villages and quiet paths for a pleasant ride.

Duration: 2 hours
Length: 26 kilometres
Altitude metres (up/down): 415 m

Further tour information can be found here or in the Müli APP

Stern tour

The cycle route starts with the Bad Leonfelden town circuit and leads to Spielau and on through the idyllic Brunnwald forest. You then reach Bernhardschlag and cycle through Ortschlag to Amesberg. From there, the route leads to Oberstern and Unterstern before returning to the Bad Leonfelden city circuit. This route offers a pleasant mix of forest, villages and open countryside - perfect for a relaxed round trip in nature.

Duration: 1 hour 42 minutes
Length: 20.4 kilometres
Metres in altitude (up/down): 426m

Further tour information can be found here or in the Müli APP

Offer

Discover the breathtaking nature around the hotel on a bike!

Two cyclists riding on a path at sunset near Falkensteiner Genuss & Wohlfühlhotel Mühlviertel

Good to know

E-MTBs and E-Fullys can be rented directly at the hotel for an extra charge.

*Depending on availability

Various bike accessories can be hired. Please enquire directly at reception.

*Depending on availability and in some cases for a surcharge/deposit.