R1.15 Three Saddle Round
4040 Linz
"Mountain biking to the rhythm of the Strudengauer-Kuppenland"
Recommended season:
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- Loop
- Scenic
- Refreshment stops available
- Cultural/historical value
- Geological highlights
- Botanical highlights
Experience up close the fascination of the lonely forest hill landscape north of the Strudengau gorge: eternal mountain forests, rural cultural land like oases, high hills, deep ditches, magnificent views … Three saddles to cross strengthen the ego. In the middle, the historic market gem Waldhausen invites you to pause. A mountainous bike route for connoisseurs!
Highlights:
- Three saddles in one stretch: Moarhofer Plain (70 m elevation), Sattl (190 m elevation), Dörfl (120 m elevation)
- Deep view into the Strudengau gorge
- Parish church Waldhausen (divine granite art)
- Waldhausen bathing lake
- Waldhausen abbey (magnificent abbey church, abbey mummies, festival garden)
The Strudengauer-Kuppenland - a lonely forest hill sea on the high plateau north of the legendary Strudengau Danube gorge. The rhythm of the high hills and deep ditches radiates harmony, the endless mixed forests solitude. The starting point is the Aumühle in the lonely forest valley of the Gießenbach. In its valley bottom you warm up briefly cycling downhill. Then begins the first - the shortest - ascent. Through shady mountain forest, you pedal up a farm road to the rural Moarhofer Plain, the summit (470 m) of the first saddle. Congratulations!
The swift descent into the neighboring valley awakens with magnificent mixed forest and rock ambience an unexpectedly alpine pass feeling. Upon reaching the hidden Dimbach valley, the second - the longest - climb begins. Through a concealed forest ditch, you ascend via a farm road until the landscape opens. Now, the lush meadows of the high-lying farm community Sattl dominate the landscape. The highest point (520 m) is a chapel shrine with an impressive deep view into the Strudengau gorge. Congratulations, the second saddle is done! The deep view to the Danube lets you feel proud height. And a bit of humility. After all, the Strudengau was once feared by boatmen because of its dangerous whirlpools. The descent surprises with airy high road flair, then you enter the rustic forest ditch of the Sarmingbach. In the valley floor, the ascent to the cultural highlight of the round - Waldhausen - begins!
First somewhat steeper along the lightly trafficked main road, then over forest farm roads, natural forest/field paths, and finally pleasurable country roads through rustic Mühlviertel farmland. Suddenly, at the Hofbauer farmstead, the Waldhausen basin lies before your eyes in its full splendor. Surrounded by forest hills, the impressive abbey church in the center, the village ... a symbol of the clearing of this remote region. The historic market gem Waldhausen invites you to a pleasurable regeneration: the beautiful market square, artistic granite works, the parish church with granite art in its highest perfection, the refreshing waters of the bathing lake, the unusual abbey complex ...! After returning from the abbey loop, a rural side road leads over a low hill ridge back to the forested Dimbach valley. There begins the third ascent - to the highest point of the round!
A farm road leads quickly higher towards Dörfl. Rustic forest sections direct the gaze inward, in rural cultural landscape magnificent views provide an altitude experience. The highest point (540 m) is the house chapel a few meters before the Brandstätter farmstead. Congratulations, you stand at the 3rd saddle and highest point of the route! As a reward follows a pleasurable 2 km long panoramic descent - with small counter climbs - down to the Moarhofer Plain. You already know the short way back to the Aumühle. Have fun to the rhythm of the Strudengauer-Kuppenland!
Tip:Discovery journeys with a pleasurable stopover! This route passes directly by the following culinary partner:
Safety guidelines:
The main part of this beautiful mountain bike route uses well-paved farm roads and side streets. Three short sections run along lightly trafficked main roads. A roughly 350 m long stretch of natural forest/field path brings out authentic mountain biking flair. Basic shifting skills are necessary for the three longer uphill rides. Basic braking skills are necessary for the winding descents.
Signage:
To make orientation easier for you, the Danube bike rounds have been marked with their own cycle guidance system. This round follows the signage "R1.15 Three Saddle Round".
Paths covering:
further information:
- Circular route
- Board possible
Specialist garage, Nissan, Skoda, used cars
Bathing lake facility with 3.5 hectares of water, jetty with three access points to the bathing lake, beach volleyball court, wakeboard and water ski lift, vitality and fitness park, children's slide and sandboxes for our youngest visitors, large sunbathing lawn, promenade path around the entire recreational area and fishing facilities.
Other facilities, such as barrier-free access with non-slip mats and railings, a viewing platform, WC facilities, changing rooms and a shower are also available.
The Waldhausen bathing lake offers the best water quality at pleasant water temperatures.
FISHING AT THE LAKE
The fishing season at Badesee Waldhausen starts on May 1st and ends on October 15th.
Fishing season ticket: € 200.00, fishing season ticket reduced (from 12 to 14 years inclusive): € 160.00
- -> only available at the Waldhausen im Strudengau municipal office.
Fishing day ticket: € 20.00, fishing day ticket reduced (from 12 to 14 years inclusive): € 16.00
- - Waldhausen im Strudengau municipal office (during office hours)
- - Gasthof Reutner (on the Schloßberg)
- - Pizzeria L'intenditore
- - Online at: https: //hejfish.com
Upper Austrian fishing license NEW Annual Fishing Card (JFK): Conversion from license book to payment slip - available at the Waldhausen im Strudengau municipal office and
at the regional fishing association Tel.: +43 (0)732 650507-0
E-mail: fischerei@lfvooe.at Homepage: https: //www.lfvooe.at/
For early risers we can deposit the fishing day tickets, information can be obtained from the municipal office on tel. 07260 4505-11.
We would like to point out that you may only fish with a valid fishing license, annual fishing license and daily or seasonal fishing license. Increased checks are being carried out by the fishing protection bodies of the state fishing association.
The Waldhausen bathing lake offers ideal conditions for ice skating or curling in the winter months (weather permitting).
Since November 2020, Biohof Auger has been a 24/7 self-service shop. Here you have the opportunity to purchase selected organic products from Biohof Auger and the surrounding region 7 days a week.
Sales with service are every Friday from 13:00 to 18:00 or by telephone consultation
The range consists of the farm's own beekeeping products, spelt products, eggs, pasta, vegetables, wood-fired bread, chocolates, juices, liqueurs and meat specialities from Scottish Highland cattle.
The range is complemented by cheese and dairy products (cow and goat), high-quality edible oils (nut, poppy, linseed, rapeseed, sunflower and pumpkin seed oil), wine and beer specialities and various fruit juices. The range of fresh organic food is based on seasonal availability.
The Hermine and Richard Lehner-Ölweiner family are looking forward to many pleasant encounters.
We are a comfortable, family-run guest house in a central location. All sports facilities such as tennis courts, cycling paths, bathing etc., and all the destinations are easily accessible from our hotel. We have function rooms for celebrations, festivals, conferences, seminars and weddings. Sauna, solarium, massage and foot care in the next house, in "Christl's sauna Häusl". For our excellent typical cuisine Mühlviertler we are known by gourmets, the private natural pond ("Pond Nepomuk") estimate fishing enthusiasts from all countries. A "host country at the Museum" we are the meeting place for music, art and theater culture in Waldhausen.
When you enter the Gasthof Schauer in Waldhausen im Strudengau, you immediately sense the special atmosphere: the smell of freshly baked Stanitzerln, the clatter of pots and pans from the kitchen and the laughter of Christoph Schauer and Magdalena Buchinger echoes through the house. "It's a real hockn, but we love what we do," says Christoph, as he talks about the painstaking manual labour that goes into every dish. The inn has been part of the family since 1892 and today stands for living tradition, which is constantly being reinterpreted through cross-generational values and fresh ideas. Here, guests will not only find regional specialities, but also a warm atmosphere and stories that resonate in every detail of the house.
The inn's cuisine stands for honest craftsmanship, sustainable management and attention to detail. Specialities such as Kardinalschnitte, Stanitzerl or the homemade dumplings are created with dedication and routine. Christoph talks enthusiastically about the home-made grammels that give the dumplings their special flavour - work that you can taste. Christoph and Magdalena make sure that all ingredients come from the region. Meat and fish are sourced from neighbouring farms, and Christoph often collects mushrooms himself in the surrounding forests. This closeness to nature is not only part of their cuisine, but also their philosophy.
The hotel's historic ice cellar invites you to discover the eventful history of the inn. Originally used to cool meat, it now houses pictures of the last time ice was cut and tools that guests can marvel at on guided tours. It tells of a time when sustainability was not just a buzzword, but a necessity - knowledge that Christoph and Magdalena are also applying to the present in order to make the inn a business for the future. After a devastating flood in 2023, the hotel was partially renovated and modernised, always with a focus on sustainable solutions and regional value creation. Gasthof Schauer shows how quality and hospitality can be further developed in an environmentally friendly way in a traditional business.
For hikers on the Donausteig or cyclists on the Drei-Sattel-Runde, the inn is a cosy place to stop for refreshments. After a sporty tour, coffee and a homemade pastry such as the Stanitzerl invite you to put your feet up and enjoy the warmth of Christoph and Magdalena.
The following tours also lead directly past Gasthof Schauer:
On a hike on the Donausteig between Sankt Nikola and Sarmingstein or on an excursion on the Säbnich circular hiking trail, the Kleinleitner snack station is the ideal place to take a short break and fortify yourself with a snack made from regional products.
are handmade produced in a gorgous farm. You can buy the special feats there.
People associate good food with happiness, which is what I bring with my original Neapolitan-style pizzas. I pay attention to the highest quality and traditional ingredients, but also to regionality.
Demand is moving away from fast, cheap fast food and more and more towards experience gastronomy and experimental cuisine. This is reflected in my Neapolitan pizzas.
We pay particular attention to sustainability and will take big steps in this direction in the future. It is also important to us to offer meatless pizzas. The selection of vegetarian and vegan pizzas makes up almost half of our menu, so we can also make a small contribution to making the world a better place. We only expect the quality from our customers that we would expect ourselves!
Pizza and kebap fresh daily!
Small, cosy restaurant and garden, directly in the centre of Waldhausen.
It was probably built in 1805 by the farmers from the neighbouring farms. The farmers Johann Prandstätter from Moosböckgut, Franz Zeitlhofer from Dullingergut and Johann Prinz from Ortnergut were shot by the French. Franz Fasching from Haider am Sattl was seriously wounded.
This Abbey was founded in 1150 and called "silvia domus", "the
house in the woods". It gave its name to the village of Waldhausen.
With awe and wonder we experience today the beauty and enormous dimension of the early Baroque collegiate church, which was formerly part of the great monastery.
Even today, the collegiate church is a center of cultural life. The widely famous organ concerts and Waldhausener Advent with "Music for Christmas" on 8 December, you should certainly visit sometimes.
Guided tours by appointment at the Parish - also in English
Duration: about 30 minutes.
Opening times: Daily from 7.00 am - 19.00 clock
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Parking
Parking spaces are available directly at the "Aumühle" hotel
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a.Pedestrians have the right of way: We are accommodating and friendly to pedestrians and hikers. Upon encountering these fellow travellers, we alert them by using the bicycle bell and slowly overtake them. We avoid paths with heavy pedestrian traffic altogether. Take nature into account: We do not leave refuse behind.
b.The braking distance should be half of the total distance visible: We ride at a controlled pace, are ready to brake and maintain a braking distance half as long as the total distance visible, especially in curves, because we always have to count on obstacles on the path. Damage to the path, stones, branches, wood piles, grazing livestock, cattle grids, barriers, tractor-type forestry machines and authorised vehicles pose dangers that we need to be ready for.
c.Don’t drink and drive!: Do not drink alcohol when mountain biking. Take care at stop-off points (dealing with bike racks, dirty shoes or clothing).
It is obligatory to provide first aid!
d.Marked routes, closed paths and blockades: Keep to the marked routes, observe the blockades and accept that these roads are primarily for agricultural and forestry use!
Blockades can often not be avoided and are in your own interest. Biking beyond the intended path and outside of opening times is punishable and turns us into illegal bikers.
e.We are guests in the forest and behave accordingly, including vis-à-vis forestry and hunting staff. Whilst mountain biking, mobile telephones and music players are forbidden! Biking requires your full attention.
f.Avoid unnecessary noise. Out of consideration to the animals living in the wild, we only bike during full daylight. As a principle, we always wear our helmet (even when riding uphill)! Don’t forget emergency supplies: We always have a repair set and bandages along.
g.Don’t overestimate your skills: We should not overdo it when it comes to biking technique and physical fitness. Take the level of difficulty posed by the route into consideration and make a precise estimate of your experience and skills as a biker (braking, bell, lights)!
h.Close gates: We approach grazing livestock at a walking pace and close every gate behind us. We should avoid causing escape and panic reactions in the animals. Nothing stands in the way of the fun and athletic challenge in the mountains and forests!
i.Traffic rules: The general traffic rules (StVO) apply for all the mountain biking routes and we adhere to them. Our bike therefore needs to be in perfect technical condition and equipped in line with the traffic rules, including brakes, a bell and lights. We inspect and service our mountain bikes regularly anyway.
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