Passberger Steg – Potter's Trail Along the Maltsch loop from Helbetschlag

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Passberger Steg – Potter's Trail Along the Maltsch loop from Helbetschlag

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Passberger Steg – Potter's Trail Along the Maltsch loop from Helbetschlag

04:03

48.5km

860m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.76 km

Teichstüberl Rainbach at the bathing pond

Highlight • Restaurant

Definitely stop off and very friendly and interesting landlady. Open from Wednesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. with excellent menus and a la carte dishes

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5.43 km

Passberger Steg

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The one hundred meter long Paßberger Steg connects the communities of Rainbach im Mühlkreis and Grünbach. It was built in 1983 by the mayors Franz Stockinger and Josef Grüberger.
The general renovation took place in 2005 under the mayors Friedrich Stockinger and Erwin Chalupar and through the cooperation of both communities. the Rainbach and Grünbach beautification association (chairmen Johann Rudlstorfer and Friedrich Fröller), the Thurytal Revitalization Association (chairman: Werner Eibensteiner) and the state of Upper Austria.

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5.53 km

Memorial Site of the Former Mayor of Freistadt

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It is a beautiful and contemplative memorial to commemorate the mayor of Freistadt, who died too young.

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24.7 km

Hiking Boot Landmark in Leopoldschlag

Highlight • Monument

An original way of showing the hiking & biking trails - even shoelaces are attached

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25.9 km

Potter's Trail Along the Maltsch

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful path .... on the Czech side you can see the wet meadows of the Maltsch with typical auvegitation.
In the past - when the "Iron Curtain" was still here, I would not have dared to go that far to the border.
I explored the way on the tour:
komoot.de/tour/971143291

INFO pottery trail:
info.bml.gv.at/im-fokus/bildung/lehrpfade/oberoesterreich/Toepferweg.html

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29.9 km

Leitmannsdorf Viaduct Ruins

Highlight • Monument

The span between the retaining walls is also impressive here - similar width to the Great Edlbruck Bridge

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35.6 km

Český Herslák

Highlight • Monument

For drinking beer in Český Heršlák (Böhmisch Hörschlag), Bar Rota (former border guard accommodation) is the central meeting point. The rustic pub is particularly popular with cyclists and day-trippers. Offerings: Freshly tapped Czech beer (like Budweiser) as well as hot meals (e.g. Schnitzel, sausages, spaghetti). Opening hours: Wed – Fri: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sat: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sun: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Mon – Tue: Closed

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40.8 km

Horse Railway Stop Kerschbaum

Highlight • Historical Site

nice place to stay and restaurant nearby

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48.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.8 km

13.7 km

5.84 km

1.18 km

Surfaces

21.0 km

13.9 km

8.90 km

2.51 km

1.56 km

637 m

Elevation

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (620 m)

Weather

Sunday 8 November

8°C

-1°C

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Comments

April 6, 2024,Mühlviertel Leopoldschlager Runde (Beschildert 101)

A recommended route with many beautiful forest paths. There were no signs on the way back and forth on the trek and the route was not clear at that point. If there are signs again, it is best to follow them. You can park directly in Leopoldschlag if necessary. My starting point is suitable if you want to do the …

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