Helfenberg is a municipality in Upper Austria, characterized by its picturesque setting of rolling hills and dense forests. Located near the Bohemian Forest, this region offers a diverse landscape suitable for a variety of outdoor pursuits. Its topography provides a varied backdrop for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, and more.
Helfenberg provides a wide array of outdoor activities, with more than 50 routes available across several sports like touring cycling,…
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Average rating
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5.0
(5)
92
riders
56.8km
03:07
1,000m
1,000m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

19
riders
25.6km
01:24
460m
460m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

16
riders
41.2km
02:21
600m
600m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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21
riders
56.0km
03:10
1,030m
1,030m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.8
(13)
74
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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72
riders
38.5km
02:47
800m
800m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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44
riders
42.7km
02:51
680m
680m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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48
riders
49.9km
03:27
860m
860m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(11)
81
hikers
15.1km
04:21
390m
390m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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39
hikers
6.18km
01:51
200m
200m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
hikers
9.43km
02:52
320m
320m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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11
hikers
18.4km
05:24
520m
520m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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29
riders
47.4km
03:22
860m
860m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
49.1km
03:37
910m
910m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
riders
42.4km
03:05
730m
730m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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7
riders
32.4km
02:40
850m
840m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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5
riders
25.4km
01:51
440m
440m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8
riders
34.2km
02:18
630m
630m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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10
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16
runners
5.87km
00:38
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
6.85km
00:45
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
7.34km
00:50
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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11
hikers
3.55km
01:09
160m
160m
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
hikers
5.94km
01:58
290m
290m
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Helfenberg offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Hiking, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features rolling hills and dense forests, providing diverse terrain for these pursuits. More than 85 routes are available, with an average rating of 4.68 stars from over 15,000 visitors.
Helfenberg provides 29 touring cycling routes, catering to various preferences. These routes often feature paved roads and side paths, offering scenic views and dining options. For detailed information, refer to the Cycling around Helfenberg guide.
Helfenberg is part of the "Granitland mountain bike region," known for challenging mountain bike routes and varied descents. The region offers 7 dedicated mountain biking routes. The MTB Trails around Helfenberg guide provides further details on these routes.
Helfenberg offers 31 hiking routes through its rolling hills and dense forests. These paths provide diverse opportunities for exploring natural monuments and historical landmarks. The Hiking around Helfenberg guide can assist in planning hiking excursions.
Helfenberg features 9 road cycling routes, often utilizing paved roads and side paths. These routes provide opportunities for scenic rides through the region's varied landscape. Information on these routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Helfenberg guide.
The region offers routes suitable for various skill levels, including options that are less challenging. While specific family-friendly routes are not detailed, many touring cycling paths on paved roads and side paths can be suitable for families. Users can filter routes by difficulty on komoot to find appropriate options.
Helfenberg features several notable viewpoints. The 1000-Meter Spot offers panoramic views, particularly along the Sternstein circular route. The Sternstein Observation Tower, built in 1898/99, provides expansive views stretching from the Böhmerland to the northern limestone Alps on clear days.
The European Watershed Monument Mühlviertel is a unique geological feature in the Helfenberg region. It marks the continental divide where water flows towards both the Black Sea and the North Sea. This monument serves as an interesting point of interest for visitors.
Helfenberg has more than 85 routes available on komoot across various sports. These routes have been explored by over 15,000 visitors, resulting in an average rating of 4.68 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers several guides for Helfenberg, including Cycling around Helfenberg, Hiking around Helfenberg, and MTB Trails around Helfenberg. Additional guides cover road cycling, jogging, and gravel biking.
Komoot provides specific guides for traffic-free cycling experiences in Helfenberg. These include Traffic-free bike rides around Helfenberg for touring bikes and similar guides for road cycling and gravel biking.
The official website for the municipality of Helfenberg is www.helfenberg.at. This site provides general information about the region and its services.

