Planning your cycle tour in the Quellenviertel
Turn up, get on your bike, stop for a bite to eat – and just ride. Everything you need is right here.
Fancy a cycle ride through the Quellenviertel? Good choice.
There’s no need to spend ages planning here – just set off. But a bit of preparation never goes amiss.
How are you getting here? Where are you staying? Where can you find a decent bite to eat? And who’ll help you if your bike plays up? That’s exactly what this is all about.
Whether you’re travelling by train, car or even by bike. Whether it’s a cosy room, a traditional pub or a bike service along the way – in the Quellenviertel, everything ties in perfectly.
And at the end of the day, you’ll be sitting somewhere in an outdoor café, still feeling the breeze on your face, and thinking to yourself: This is it. That’s exactly how it should be.
Travelling by train
Major railway stations in the Quellenviertel
Sit back, look out of the window and gradually notice how the towns give way to hills. Travelling by train, you can relax on your way to the Quellenviertel – without having to worry about finding a parking space or the stress of the motorway. Many places are directly connected to the rail network and make ideal starting points for day trips, walks or cycle rides.
Particularly handy: many stations are situated right on popular cycle routes or just a few minutes’ ride away. So just hop off the train, hop on your bike and off you go.
- Attnang-Puchheim
Central hub with Westbahn connection - Vöcklabruck
Ideal for trips towards the Hausruckwald and the Salzkammergut - Bad Schallerbach-Wallern
Perfect for spa holidays and cycling tours - Ried im Innkreis
Major regional railway station in the Innviertel - Braunau am Inn
Situated right on the border with Bavaria - Neumarkt am Wallersee
A convenient starting point for cycling and leisure trips - Burghausen
Railway station in Bavaria - Neumarkt-Kallham
Connection towards Passau and Linz
Slowing down a bit never does anyone any harm. And a train journey to the Quellenviertel is almost the perfect way to start doing just that.
Travelling by car
Major motorways and expressways
Whether you’re coming from Vienna, Munich, Salzburg or Passau – you can get to the Quellenviertel quickly, easily and, in most cases, without having to drive round in circles. Nestled amongst rolling hills, rivers and small villages, the district is easily accessible in Upper Austria. So: start the car, put on your favourite playlist and off you go.
- A1 West Motorway
– connection from Vienna, Linz and Salzburg - A8 Innkreis Motorway
Main route through western Upper Austria
Ideal for travelling to Ried, Haag am Hausruck, Ort im Innkreis or Schärding - A25 Wels Motorway
Link between the A1 and A8
Convenient for guests from the central region around Wels and Linz - B156
Another route from the direction of Salzburg - A94
A good route for guests from Bavaria and Munich
A bit of country road is almost always part of the journey here. But that’s often where the best bit of the holiday begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s best to start with three questions: How do I get there? Which tour suits my fitness level? And where can I safely store my bike overnight? In the Quellenviertel, you’ll find cycle paths, accommodation with bike parking, workshops, bike hire and repair shops. So: first choose your route, then book your accommodation, then sort out your kit.
Yes. The railway is an important partner for cycle tourists – for journeys to and from their destination, as well as for transfers en route. Connections via Linz, Salzburg or Munich are available. It is also possible to travel to Braunau via Simbach am Inn.
Here, you and your bike come first. Cycle-friendly establishments welcome guests on two wheels, even for just one night, offering secure parking, charging facilities for e-bikes, a repair kit for minor breakdowns, a drying room for clothes, a full breakfast, as well as cycle maps, suggested routes and tips for day trips or bad weather.