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Austria
Upper Austria
Mühlviertel
Bezirk Freistadt
Sankt Leonhard bei Freistadt

Ruttenstein Shelter – Ruins of Ruttenstein Castle loop from St. Leonhard bei Freistadt

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Mountain biking trails
Austria
Upper Austria
Mühlviertel
Bezirk Freistadt
Sankt Leonhard bei Freistadt

Ruttenstein Shelter – Ruins of Ruttenstein Castle loop from St. Leonhard bei Freistadt

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Ruttenstein Shelter – Ruins of Ruttenstein Castle loop from St. Leonhard bei Freistadt

03:35

38.6km

1,080m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.20 km for 130 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

99 m

Parish Church of Sankt Leonhard bei Freistadt

Highlight • Religious Site

High altitude place from which many hiking and MTB routes start

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2

611 m

Bründl Chapel and Augenbründl in St. Leonhard

Highlight • Religious Site

One of the twelve stations on the Johannesweg.

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3

731 m

Lourdes Grotto Mühlviertel

Highlight • Religious Site

More impressive than expected! If you pass by here, the few steps up here are worth it!

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4

4.67 km

Waldaist Riverside Path near Schwaighof

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At this beautiful place, the Tour de Alm route leads to the Waldaist in a relatively wide area near Schwaighof.

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16.0 km

Ruttenstein Shelter

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The refuge is highly recommended - very good food with products from the area at affordable prices, cozy for celebrations, large outdoor dining area.
Dormitory for 13 people to spend the night.

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16.5 km

Ruins of Ruttenstein Castle

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Historical sources indicate that the castle was mentioned as "castrum Rotenstein" with Bamberg property as early as 1160. However, it was not mentioned in a document under the name Rotenstein …

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19.0 km

View of Ruttenstein Castle Ruins

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Ruttenstein castle ruins - very beautiful and partly well-preserved ruins with a spectacular view of the Mühlviertel hill country. Road bike access to the refuge (good rest stops) is possible.

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21.6 km

Chapel Near Mötlas

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The chapel was built in the "Steinbloß style" - the type of construction of old three-sided courtyards and other rural buildings and chapels typical of the Mühlviertel. Definitely worth a visit!

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38.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

13.1 km

3.07 km

1.29 km

Surfaces

15.1 km

13.4 km

6.72 km

1.51 km

1.23 km

662 m

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Highest point (830 m)

Lowest point (510 m)

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