--- title: "Castles & palaces tour" url: "https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430010229/castles-palaces-tour.html" description: "Castle ride through the Mühlviertel - on the trail of medieval powerThis trail riding tour starts at the Oberweiringer farm in Pregarten and leads through the Waldaist-Naarn European nature reserve near Gutau, a natural landscape with alluvial forests, meadows and clear streams.A highlight is the Prandegg castle ruins in Schönau, one of the largest ruins in Upper Austria. Situated high above the valley, it offers sweeping views and exciting insights into medieval life. Before the crowning finale at the majestic Reichenstein Castle in Tragwein, you ride past the traditional farmer's doughnut factory, where doughnuts are still prepared today according to old craftsmanship.This route combines enjoyment of nature and history - an unforgettable experience in the saddle." date: 2016-05-12 modified: 2026-03-11 --- # Castles & palaces tour Castles & palaces tour ============================ **Starting place:** 4230 Pregarten **Destination:** 4230 Pregarten ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/253459/28BDF64565FEBFF1B3E68231AFFB619AEF9A7F515CA580D82C11682991C18391/5burgen-schloessertour-c-nicole-niederhuber.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/253460/EB849F91BD8D4ABD6B05806DF35E9AA61C86675275108A51D154666075904391/5burgen-schloessertour-c-reitregion-mv-kernland.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/253461/328D040EAF32212DF4AD502119EEB3D62314A68BB93154C31B857908C16DA11C/5burgen-schloessertour-c-reitregion-mv-kernland1.jpg) © Open copyright © Nicole Niederhuber Close copyright [ ![Castle with wall and staircase and horses with saddles](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/253459/28BDF64565FEBFF1B3E68231AFFB619AEF9A7F515CA580D82C11682991C18391/5burgen-schloessertour-c-nicole-niederhuber.jpg "© Nicole Niederhuber") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/253459/28BDF64565FEBFF1B3E68231AFFB619AEF9A7F515CA580D82C11682991C18391/5burgen-schloessertour-c-nicole-niederhuber.jpg) © Open copyright © Reitregion Mühlviertler Kernland Close copyright [ ![Two riders with horse brown and black - look at map](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/253460/EB849F91BD8D4ABD6B05806DF35E9AA61C86675275108A51D154666075904391/5burgen-schloessertour-c-reitregion-mv-kernland.jpg "© Reitregion Mühlviertler Kernland") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/253460/EB849F91BD8D4ABD6B05806DF35E9AA61C86675275108A51D154666075904391/5burgen-schloessertour-c-reitregion-mv-kernland.jpg) © Open copyright © Reitregion Mühlviertler Kernland Close copyright [ ![Two riders with a brown and a black and white horse in the green and a stone formation in the background](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/253461/328D040EAF32212DF4AD502119EEB3D62314A68BB93154C31B857908C16DA11C/5burgen-schloessertour-c-reitregion-mv-kernland1.jpg "© Reitregion Mühlviertler Kernland") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/253461/328D040EAF32212DF4AD502119EEB3D62314A68BB93154C31B857908C16DA11C/5burgen-schloessertour-c-reitregion-mv-kernland1.jpg) 1. 2. 3. Circular route Florenthein 6a 4271 St. Oswald bei Freistadt [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Florenthein%206a%20%2C%204271%20St.%20Oswald%20bei%20Freistadt "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Florenthein%206a%20%2C%204271%20St.%20Oswald%20bei%20Freistadt "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:kodfH}z{wA{EsHoFyQLij@sMgHfC_JgNlCmH_E}AzDmP`IsHv@iIqAoQyJI`I{BhIqWvE{FsGkFWwKiLgUqECsI|E_NC}NwBwKiCmCSmGyFcAoBkFmPvLyGpSuJnLkQaOcJkOo@kFfKhA`Fi]CyWdAiEkBnDl@oHhJ_ZvDoAqBsCiLnDwEpIaItFlRsg@vIcEHwEnLaR|B_JWcIgBwJoLwCyEiE~BwRwHeBeIgHcHdDcB{@oAgEXaE_BgLuIhByDkAwDxC}Co@qHxHmBjHY}HrBuPvDkHbFeCuFwDaDaPqHcEiDgJ_F{@~@mAgAwGiEa@cDoDgJ}NiBkHjCuPaBwN`DqKm@wG~BhAl[qi@pGea@cAaFiG|E_AbDkBeAjBdA~@cDhG}EbA`FqGda@m[pi@_CiAl@vGaDpK`BvN_CtIG`GlMfWbDnDhE`@fAvG_AlA~Ez@hDfJpHbE`D`PbDbDzXuLdKzOrGmCtAeIpCsBaC~EPzDz@dAR_FhCw@|FtLdDpSnO_DlDiFfAnCmEfLp@lAjD{BBjDfIiPbLoMbPbf@dJlExEkAfFv@{@zKv@zB|NcLzB`MObWjAjOfBtJjF`BfLw@rGeElKa@pAmXrHgQlCkMz@g^zB}N{B|N{@f^mCjMsHfQqAlXmK`@sGdEqIn@~@`Ba@nDuFrKmB`c@jAdXxAtHnF`KlAJzTuNxEiItAlRzP|UzH`GpJ|AxPhI`@bB}CtL_AyDwDq@}QnHo@zBzAdP_BnDfB|ChEsMfAGtClY~CpBbDmC`BbBmBzDuF~Bs@xDrMfHMhj@nFxQzErH&server=meta.tourdata.at) information: Please note the note Description: Due to sustainability, the **riding tours are NOT signposted**! You can use the [**Navigate tours with the GPS data**](https://gpsdownload.ttg.at/?type=2030&ExperienceID=526&TourID=430010229&Format=GPX) you can easily download these from the website [**www.reitregion.at**](https://www.reitregion.at/reitwegenetz/) . **Castle ride through the Mühlviertel - on the trail of medieval power** This trail riding tour starts at the Oberweiringer farm in Pregarten and leads through the Waldaist-Naarn European nature reserve near Gutau, a natural landscape with alluvial forests, meadows and clear streams. A highlight is the Prandegg castle ruins in Schönau, one of the largest ruins in Upper Austria. Situated high above the valley, it offers sweeping views and exciting insights into medieval life. Before the crowning finale at the majestic Reichenstein Castle in Tragwein, you ride past the traditional farmer's doughnut factory, where doughnuts are still prepared today according to old craftsmanship. This route combines enjoyment of nature and history - an unforgettable experience in the saddle. The bridleway of the castle & palace tour leads along 41 % paved path/asphalt and 59 % on field, forest and meadow paths. **Sights along the bridleway:**- Waldaist and Naarn European nature reserve around Gutau - Prandegg castle ruins in Schönau im Mühlkreis - Farmer's doughnut grindery in Tragwein - Reichenstein castle ruins in Tragwein **Member businesses on the bridle path:** - Oberweiringer in Pregarten - Polz Wirt z'Erdleiten in Bad Zell - Horse Inn Bauer zu Erdleiten in Bad Zell - Inn at the Hoftaverne in Tragwein - Tavern zu Prandegg in Schönau im Mühlkreis [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4230 Pregarten **Destination:** 4230 Pregarten **duration:** 8h 0m **length:** 40,3 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 1.415m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 1.408m **Lowest point:** 351m **Highest point:** 714m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Gravel, Street, Other **Starting point:** Reitherberge Oberweiringer Hof in Pregarten **Destination:** Reitherberge Oberweiringer Hof in Pregarten **further information:** - Circular route **Details riding**- Area: medium - Good riding experience: medium [ ![Altitude profile Castles & palaces tour](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430010229&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Castles & palaces tour](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430010229&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Castles & palaces tour") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Urheber: Gutenthaler Photography Copyright: Gutenthaler Photography Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/151529/10B4817880A1AD10926FB9F8CDAE9F36EAA90CD3EDE2B60C44924D1FD54B75F8/oberweiringer-bett-mit-aussicht.jpg "Oberweirniger - Bed with a view (© Urheber: Gutenthaler Photography Copyright: Gutenthaler Photography)") Oberweiringer, Erlebnisunterk. Pferde & Seminarhof ](https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430020282/oberweiringer-erlebnisunterk-pferde-seminarhof.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Ponyhof Daneder Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/227007/E08F2A39ECAB7DB82BCF77D9F986B9833C8A4D9137BB7D2EDD87C989076935BC/ponyhofgutauponys-in-allen-groessenfoto-von-websitesportderbewegtat.jpg "Ponyhof_Gutau_Ponies-in-all-sizes_Photo-from-Website_Sportderbewegtat (© Copyright: Ponyhof Daneder)") Ponyhof Daneder - Mounted Games OÖ ](https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430027516/ponyhof-daneder-mounted-games-ooe.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Technisches Büro Landschaftsplanung Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/226173/FFBBA8A4C81BC4F86023982780BF4FD10F4ABE60A55DB283B69D03524BF5F848/waldaist-naarnnaarn-bei-pierbach.jpg "Waldaist-Naarn_Naarn-bei-Pierbach (© Copyright: Technisches Büro Landschaftsplanung)") Europaschutzgebiet Waldaist und Naarn ](https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430026835/europaschutzgebiet-waldaist-und-naarn.html) [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/136933/AB3B22704417B684DE752074B3FA7CF6CE58A363E256EC64A3BDE85DA49805E5/pilgerkojen-prandegg.jpg "Pilgerkojen Prandegg") Taverne zu Prandegg ](https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/430017753/taverne-zu-prandegg.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Katrin Hofstadler Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/204146/7BE338C0EF8B8CAD8EAF02043CA38B4A9B95AB23580028E72B1DD867C79884B0/burgruine-prandegg-bei-sonnenuntergang.jpg "Prandegg castle ruins at sunset (© Copyright: TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Katrin Hofstadler)") Prandegg Castle in Ruins ](https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400657/prandegg-castle-in-ruins.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Pferderast Bauer zu Erdleiten Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/194760/1CED27640BDB526EA907C63E5CAB546B5B39A4671A842C7F17F627E7EFD0AF4F/pferderast-bauer-zu-erdleiten.jpg "Horse rest farmer to Erdleiten (© Copyright: Pferderast Bauer zu Erdleiten)") Horse rest farmer to Erdleiten ](https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430009840/horse-rest-farmer-to-erdleiten.html) [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/185085/05BAA5E6BB251834921F362766472AE8AB8A6F593A3A41A73B2712DD1DAA956E/wirt-zerdleiten.jpg "Wirt z´Erdleiten") Polz Inn - Wirt z'Erdleiten ](https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/103349/polz-inn-wirt-z-erdleiten.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Bauernkrapfen-Schleiferei Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/192868/B3B8226111AC9553FC8E0AC94F90670B9DB97FD501DE405C0852A959B225CC99/schaubacken.jpg "Show baking (© Copyright: Bauernkrapfen-Schleiferei)") Bauernkrapfen - Schleiferei - Die Erlebniswelt ](https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430019169/bauernkrapfen-schleiferei-die-erlebniswelt.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Schmitt Monika Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/181482/A57B4159DF8ED7A3A5FE80E9A66412E77166E0B7C404095F65ECEA7E345EC9EF/blick-auf-die-burgruine.jpg "View of the castle ruins (© Copyright: Schmitt Monika)") Gasthaus zur Hoftaverne ](https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/100749/gasthaus-zur-hoftaverne.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: FotoRanfilm Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/204779/48270D32AA9B2186FCB746AA24B6C0DD95C362EB3676EB6F8DF13950D75AE2DC/ruine-burgenmuseum-reichenstein.jpg "Ruin & Castle Museum Reichenstein (© Copyright: FotoRanfilm)") Reichenstein Castle in Ruins ](https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/401088/reichenstein-castle-in-ruins.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 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