R5 - Grottenthal route / start and finish in Rainbach im Mühlkreis
Author’s recommendation
Places to eat:
None during the hike.
In Rainbach there are several inns and a grocery store available
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
In the town areas of Rainbach and Apfoltern, the heavily trafficked B310 must be crossed. In Rainbach, a pedestrian crossing is available. Special attention should be given to the traffic here.
Occasional traffic is expected along the road between Apfoltern and Labach.
Tips and suggestions
In the Feldaist valley, the route follows small paths in some places, so the circuit is not suitable for strollers.Roadbook
From the starting point, head east along the road towards Lichtenau, then upon reaching the valley, follow a field path under the Feldaist bridge to the Hintermühle, where the Feldaist is crossed via a small wooden bridge. Continue along the Feldaist on forest paths and trails to the Dornmühle. Here turn right again over the Feldaist and a short steeper climb up to Apfoltern. Follow the road to Labach, then turn right and half-right downhill into the Grottenthal. Once there, ascend again to Summerau. After turning right again, descend into Kranklau.
With the last ascent, we return to the town center of Rainbach, the starting point of the route.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Rainbach im Mühlkreis is accessible by bus line 326 from Freistadt or Dolni Dvoriste/Wullowitz/Leopoldschlag.
Since it is a circular route passing near Summerau station, this can also be chosen as a starting point.
Timetable information is available at www.ooevv.at.
This link lets you plan your journey with the nearest bus stop as your destination.
Directions
From Linz take the A7 - S10 to Freistadt Nord - then take B310 and follow this to Rainbach im Mühlkreis.Parking
Several free parking spaces are available directly at the marketplaceCoordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Information about Rainbach im Mühlkreis can be found here: https://rainbach.at/index.php?page=tourismus
Author’s map recommendations
BEV map 4314-West, Neumarkt im Mühlkreis 1:25,000
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
Aside from sturdy footwear, the hike requires no special equipment.
Trail mark:
The Biraurunde is marked with the designation R5
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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