MTB Forchtenstein Castle route

The MTB Forchtenstein Castle route starts at the sports field in Forchtenstein, where there is plenty of space to park your car. Immediately, it continues through blooming fields; after crossing the Hochbergbach it leads towards Mattersburg. At the next fork, take a half-left towards Wiesen passing through orchards and strawberry fields with a view of Forchtenstein Castle. Past the Schreinermühle, ascend the Berggasse to the historic lime kiln. Continue over the long path, up the Föhrengasse, and via Angergasse and Schlossbergstraße to the mighty Forchtenstein Castle. The castle offers unique collections, exhibitions, and events. The Café-Restaurant Grenadier offers excellent dishes on site, as does the inn Sauerzapf-Daskalakis situated a bit above the castle. If you are an e-biker, you can conveniently charge your battery at the castle. You can sleep well at Appartement ROSalia, which is very close to the tour start, or at the somewhat further away Inn Sauerzapf-Daskalakis and apartment in the Wulka area. The return route goes via Schlossallee, Hausbergasse—where a detour to the "Three Crosses" on the local mountain is worthwhile. Further through the Erbgarten and Antonigasse, from there you can go to the town centre with the pilgrimage church Mariä Himmelfahrt, the Holy Stairs and the carillon. Refreshments are available along the way. If you want to end your tour early, you can return via the so-called "Zipf" to the sports field parking lot.