Helfenberg is a municipality in Upper Austria's Rohrbach district, characterized by a landscape of rolling hills and dense forests. Its location near the Bohemian Forest and on the southern slope of the Sternwald provides varied terrain suitable for outdoor pursuits. The region offers opportunities for several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, and more, with trails often leading along the Steinerne Mühl river.
Helfenberg provides a diverse range of outdoor activities, with…
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4.7
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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.

73
riders
64.7km
03:22
1,000m
1,000m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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39
riders
62.6km
03:30
1,110m
1,110m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

42
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy 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.

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72
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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.

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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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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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14.8km
04:12
320m
320m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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15
hikers
3.55km
01:05
120m
120m
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.
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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.

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20
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24
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28.6km
02:18
580m
580m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20
riders
54.3km
03:29
810m
810m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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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.
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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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9
runners
22.3km
02:27
420m
420m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
11.4km
01:15
220m
220m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
7.04km
00:47
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
13.7km
01:28
220m
220m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Helfenberg offers a diverse range of outdoor activities, including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Gravel biking, Jogging, and Mountaineering. The region features 36 routes with an average rating of 4.59 stars from over 93,000 visitors.
Helfenberg provides routes for Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region is part of the "Granitland" mountain bike area, offering varied terrain for different skill levels. Specific guides include Cycling around Helfenberg and MTB Trails around Helfenberg.
Helfenberg offers family-friendly hiking options, with trails leading through forests and along the Steinerne Mühl river. There are 17 hiking routes in total, including specific guides like Family-friendly hikes around Helfenberg.
Key viewpoints in Helfenberg include the 1000-Meter Spot, offering extensive vistas, and the Sternstein Observation Tower. The tower, built in 1898/99, provides panoramic views stretching from the Böhmerland to the northern limestone Alps on clear days.
Helfenberg offers cycling routes suitable for various fitness levels, including options for beginners. The terrain includes both paved and unpaved surfaces. For general cycling information, refer to Cycling around Helfenberg.
Helfenberg features several points of interest, such as the European Watershed Monument Mühlviertel, which marks a continental divide. The Iron Curtain Memorial commemorates divided Europe, and the ruins of the old Helfenberg Castle are located near Helfenberg Park.
Helfenberg offers 6 dedicated mountain biking routes. The region is part of the "Granitland" mountain bike area, known for its challenging trails and diverse descents. More details are available in the MTB Trails around Helfenberg guide.
Routes in Helfenberg have an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on feedback from over 93,000 visitors who have explored the region's 36 available routes.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Helfenberg, including Cycling around Helfenberg, MTB Trails around Helfenberg, and Hiking around Helfenberg. Other guides cover specific interests like family-friendly hikes or gravel biking.
The official website for the municipality of Helfenberg is helfenberg.ooe.gv.at. For general inquiries, the telephone number is +43 7216 7013 0.
Helfenberg is characterized by rolling hills and dense forests, situated near the Bohemian Forest. Its location on the southern slope of the Sternwald contributes to a favorable climate. The Steinerne Mühl river also flows through the area, adding to the scenic routes.
Helfenberg offers routes for road cycling, with options for various fitness levels. The region's varied terrain includes both paved and unpaved surfaces. For more information, consult the Road Cycling Routes around Helfenberg guide.

