Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis, a region in Upper Austria's scenic Mühlviertel, offers diverse landscapes suitable for outdoor activities. The area is characterized by its position between the Danube riverbanks and the ascent towards Ameisberg. A significant natural feature is the Schlögener Donauschlinge, or Danube Loop at Schlögen, which provides deep views and accessible passages for outdoor enthusiasts. This geographical setting supports several sports like touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, mountain biking, and more.
Hofkirchen…
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4.8
(25)
110
riders
53.4km
03:31
790m
790m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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1,697
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68.2km
04:17
680m
680m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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5,284
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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360
riders
35.1km
02:06
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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147
hikers
9.32km
02:56
350m
350m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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180
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9.32km
02:55
330m
330m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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174
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8.57km
02:43
320m
320m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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44
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22.4km
06:52
620m
620m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.6
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70
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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51.1km
02:47
880m
880m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

16
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58.1km
02:52
820m
820m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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5.0
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30
runners
11.7km
01:27
310m
310m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.69km
00:49
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15.8km
01:55
400m
400m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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20
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21.5km
01:09
150m
150m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26.0km
02:17
520m
520m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
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12
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49.4km
03:23
810m
810m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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18
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30.8km
02:46
760m
760m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
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14
hikers
11.8km
03:30
320m
320m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
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17.7km
05:05
410m
410m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
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Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10
hikers
3.66km
01:18
200m
200m
Easy mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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3
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30.1km
02:09
540m
530m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
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26.7km
01:58
620m
620m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
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32.1km
02:29
730m
730m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Hiking, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, Mountaineering, and Gravel biking. The region has 104 routes available for exploration.
Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis has attracted more than 103,000 visitors on komoot. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 stars from over 20,000 ratings.
Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis is suitable for touring cycling, particularly due to its proximity to the Danube Cycle Route. There are 13 touring cycling routes available. A guide for Cycling around Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis provides more information.
The region offers mountain biking routes, leveraging its diverse terrain. Notable options include sections of the "Granite Beer Route" and the "Grande Granit Round." There are 16 mountain biking routes listed. More details are available in the MTB Trails around Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis guide.
Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis features 58 hiking routes, ranging from easy paths to more challenging mountain hikes. Easy hikes are typically up to 3 miles (5 km) with 330 feet (100 m) elevation. More challenging routes can exceed 10 miles (16 km) or 1,000 feet (300 m) elevation. The Hiking around Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis guide offers further details.
A significant natural feature is the Schlögener Donauschlinge (Danube Loop at Schlögen), offering panoramic views. The region also features historical sites such as Haichenbach Castle Ruins and Falkenstein Castle Ruins. Viewpoints and religious buildings are among the highlight categories.
Yes, Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis offers family-friendly options, particularly for hiking. A dedicated guide for Family-friendly hikes around Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis is available. Easy hiking routes are generally suitable for families.
Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis provides 13 road cycling routes. These routes utilize paved surfaces suitable for road bikes. Information on these routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis guide.
Yes, there are options for traffic-free bike rides in the region. A specific guide titled Traffic-free bike rides around Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis highlights suitable routes for this preference.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Cycling around Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis, Hiking around Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis, and MTB Trails around Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis. Other guides cover family-friendly hikes, routes from bus stations, and waterfall hikes.
The official website for Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis is www.hofkirchen.at. The general phone number for the municipal office (Gemeindeamt) is +43 7285 7011.

