--- title: Theuerwanger Forest Bike Trail - MTB Route url: "https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007805/theuerwanger-forest-bike-trail-mtb-route.html" description: "Find peace and relaxation on the designated bike trail through the Theuerwanger Forest!" date: 2016-05-12 modified: 2026-03-11 --- # Theuerwanger Forest Bike Trail - MTB Route Theuerwanger Forest Bike Trail - MTB Route ============================================ **Starting place:** 4655 Vorchdorf **Destination:** 4643 Pettenbach ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/248576/08985E5C89241FBF21D65F0851AE7D2CFBA1CB294F599C1C7C65E4D37DF7746E/radweg-theuerwang-almbrueckefotobrainparktraunsee.jpg) Open copyright © TVB Traunsee-Almtal, Foto brainpark traunsee Close copyright [ ![Theuerwanger Forst cycle path from Vorchdorf to Pettenbach im Almtal, connection to the Traunviertel tour, Traunviertel cycle path R13 and Almtal cycle path R 11](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248576/08985E5C89241FBF21D65F0851AE7D2CFBA1CB294F599C1C7C65E4D37DF7746E/radweg-theuerwang-almbrueckefotobrainparktraunsee.jpg "© TVB Traunsee-Almtal, Foto brainpark traunsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248576/08985E5C89241FBF21D65F0851AE7D2CFBA1CB294F599C1C7C65E4D37DF7746E/radweg-theuerwang-almbrueckefotobrainparktraunsee.jpg) Im Dorf 17 4645 Grünau im Almtal [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Im%20Dorf%2017%2C%204645%20Gr%C3%BCnau%20im%20Almtal "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Im%20Dorf%2017%2C%204645%20Gr%C3%BCnau%20im%20Almtal "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:{z|cHsqbtAtAdBx@dA~@r@nAYnAeAfBeBrJuLlEqF~@sElAgFtEiEdHsMbDsDdHuA`C^bB{@pAmB^}B\iB`A}BpEmA`EiA~FiE&server=meta.tourdata.at) Find peace and relaxation on the designated bike trail through the Theuerwanger Forest! The **Theuerwanger Forest** is a popular recreational area for residents of Vorchdorf and the surrounding area. On the newly opened bike path, which connects Vorchdorf with Eggenstein and Pettenbach, you can now enjoy safe bike rides away from the main road. Near the water treatment plant, a bench and a fountain invite you to take a break. The bike path runs along the forest road through the Theuerwanger Forest. The route begins at the intersection of Pettenbacherstraße and Theuerwang **,** across from **Schauflinger’s Gasthaus Theuerwang.** There is also a parking lot along Pettenbacherstraße at this location. Via the forest road, you’ll ride through the peaceful forest to the market town of Pettenbach. From Eggensteinerstraße, there are various options for connecting to other cycling routes, such as the [**R13 Traunviertel Cycle Path**](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001280/traunviertlerradweg-r13.html) toward Pettenbach or toward Kirchham/Laakirchen; where you’ll also find yourself on the [**3rd stage of the Traunviertel Tour**](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/aktiv/radfahren-mountainbike/radregion-traunviertel/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007283/traunviertel-tour-etappe-3.html). You can also reach the [**R11 Almtal Bike Trail**](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001278/almtal-radweg-r11.html) toward Almsee or toward Wels. **We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the property owners—the Schauflinger family, Kremsmünster Abbey, and the Schnellnberger family—for making this bike path possible.** We ask that you behave respectfully toward nature and other forest users. Please observe the **[“Fair Play” rules](https://www.salzkammergut.at/bergeseen-e-trail/etikettetrail-tolerance.html)** for responsible and safe coexistence on the new bike path through the Theuerwanger Forest. **TRAIL TOLERANCE – Hikers have the right of way!** The bike trail is marked with MTB signs! [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4655 Vorchdorf **Destination:** 4643 Pettenbach **duration:** 0h 10m **length:** 2,3 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 28m **Lowest point:** 424m **Highest point:** 454m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Gravel, Street, Other **further information:** - Experience of nature **details mountainbike**- Riding technique: easy [ ![Altitude profile Theuerwanger Forest Bike Trail - MTB Route](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430007805&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Theuerwanger Forest Bike Trail - MTB Route](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430007805&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Theuerwanger Forest Bike Trail - MTB Route") [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ In principle, the route is open all year round, driving is prohibited on snowy roads! No snow removal! Night rides may be fun, but the trend is a disaster for nature and animals. So: leave the forest to the hunting prescribed by law in Austria at dusk and to the animals at night! [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****We recommend arriving by public transport! by train:** Next Intercity stop Wels Hbf (ÖBB and Westbahn), change to the regional express trains to Lambach, change to the "Vorchdorferbahn" from Lambach to Vorchdorf Eggenberg (Stern & Hafferl) Or with the Traunseetram from Gmunden to Vorchdorf Eggenberg (Stern & Hafferl) **with the Traunstein taxi:** Route 70: Connection from Vorchdorf to Pettenbach, Steinbach am Ziehberg and Scharnstein Fischböckau stop **by car:** Motorway A1 Westautobahn Vienna <> Salzburg Exit 207 Vorchdorf exit - Vorchdorf bypass in the direction of Pettenbach - Fischböckau district - after the place name sign on the mountain there is a parking lot on the right. **Parking**- Parking space: 6 [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information****The route is free for cyclists to use. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the property owners for making this bike path possible, as well as to the market town of Vorchdorf and the Vorchdorf Local Committee of the Traunsee-Almtal Tourism Association!** - Free entry [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Theuerwanger Forest Bike Trail - MTB Route** Salzkammergut Tourismus Marketing Gmbh - Destination Traunsee-Almtal Im Dorf 17 4645 Grünau im Almtal Phone [ +43 6132 26909 - 705 ](tel:+43613226909705) E-Mail [almtal@salzkammergut.at](#mailto) Web [traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/ "New window") Web [www.vorchdorf.at/](https://www.vorchdorf.at/ "New window") https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/ https://www.vorchdorf.at/ --- **We speak the following languages** German English Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](https://gpsdownload.ttg.at?type=2030&ExperienceID=526&TourID=430007805&Format=GPX) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430007805) [To the website](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/ "New window") ### Altitude profile - Theuerwanger Forest Bike Trail - MTB Route Close ![Altitude profile Theuerwanger Forest Bike Trail - MTB Route](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430007805&width=800&height=600&mkt=en) powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.hornerakusko.sk/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")