Ottensheim Castle – Forest Path loop from Kirchberg-Thürnau

Ottensheim Castle – Forest Path loop from Kirchberg-Thürnau

Moderate

3.0

(1)

riders

Ottensheim Castle – Forest Path loop from Kirchberg-Thürnau

02:56

56.6km

760m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 15.1 km for 360 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 6:15 AM-7:15 PM • Saturday: 6:30 AM-7:15 PM • Sunday: 8:00 AM-7:15 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

14.7 km

Ottensheim Castle

Highlight • Castle

A beautiful castle that is best seen from the opposite bank of the river.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

15.3 km

Ottensheim–Wilhering Cable Ferry

Highlight • Structure

The Ottensheim wire rope bridge is a pedestrian, cyclist and car ferry across the Danube west of Linz.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

15.5 km

Danube Ferry Wilhering–Ottensheim

Highlight • Rest Area

Steeped in history, the castle almost fell into ruin, but Captain Ansell gave it away in 1981. The new owners then sold it in 1988 to the Wildmoser, Pichler and …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

15.5 km

View of the Ottenheim Ferry

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ottenheim ferry

Translated by Google •

Tip by

24.6 km

Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

24.9 km

Wieshof Scenic Road Along the Ranitz

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very nice ascent to Gramastetten, almost no traffic, typical Mühlviertel side streets

Translated by Google •

Tip by

42.2 km

Danube Cycle Path section between Ottensheim power plant and Ottensheim

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful section of the Danube Cycle Path between Ottensheim power station and Ottensheim with good asphalt

Translated by Google •

Tip by

46.8 km

Ottensheim-Wilhering Hydroelectric Power Plant

Highlight • Structure

This imposing power plant generates 1,135 million kilowatt hours of electricity per year! Alone by the power of the water. Impressive! You can cross the Danube over the power station bridge and watch the whole spectacle up close.

Translated by Google •

Tip by