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Austria
Upper Austria
Mühlviertel
Bezirk Freistadt
Königswiesen

Ruttenstein Shelter – Ruins of Ruttenstein Castle loop from Königswiesen

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Austria
Upper Austria
Mühlviertel
Bezirk Freistadt
Königswiesen

Ruttenstein Shelter – Ruins of Ruttenstein Castle loop from Königswiesen

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4.7

(50)

209

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Ruttenstein Shelter – Ruins of Ruttenstein Castle loop from Königswiesen

05:17

59.8km

1,590m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 59.3 km for 52 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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19.6 km

Ruttenstein Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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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20.1 km

Ruins of Ruttenstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

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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27.8 km

Augenbründl — Spring of Saint Ottilie

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Augenbründl is dedicated to Saint Ottilie, the patron saint of the eye sick.

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33.4 km

Pammerhöhe Cross

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the top there is a view to the north, but there is no all-round view. The view to the east is over St. Thomas, near the Elephant Stone.

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35.3 km

The Tour de Alm officially leads through the nature park. This carries the slogan: "Where nature blooms, people bloom!" A wonderful section of the route.

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37.1 km

Rechberg Bathing Lake

Highlight • Lake

A very welcome opportunity to cool off in summer

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51.6 km

View of Ruttenstein Castle Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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59.7 km

Alm tower

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59.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.7 km

16.1 km

7.92 km

738 m

440 m

Surfaces

31.2 km

12.1 km

7.96 km

3.22 km

2.80 km

2.58 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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Sunday 5 July

19°C

13°C

75 %

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