--- title: Explorers’ Cycle Tour in the Quellenviertel – Discover towns full of charm url: "https://www.quellenviertel.at/en/nature-outdoor-activity/cycling/entdecker-cyclingtour/cities.html" description: Cycle through the Quellenviertel and discover charming towns, historic town centres and cosy squares along the way. This exploratory cycle tour combines culture, enjoyment and genuine encounters. image: "https://www.quellenviertel.at/fileadmin/user_upload/quellenviertel.at/Logos/animated_quellenviertel_logos_typo3_css.svg" date: 2026-07-16 modified: 2026-09-15 --- # Explorers’ Cycle Tour in the Quellenviertel – Discover towns full of charm Explorers’ Cycle Tour in the Quellenviertel – Discover towns full of charm ========================================================================== Sometimes quiet, sometimes lively. But always full of stories, pubs and places to linger. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The ‘Discoverer’s Cycle Tour’ through the Quellenviertel takes you not only through natural landscapes and rolling hills, but also right into the heart of towns full of character. Historic town squares, narrow alleyways, cosy cafés and house façades that have often seen more than you might think. Every town along the route has its own rhythm. People are chatting in the main square, laughing outside the pub, and somewhere a church bell is probably ringing right now. One moment you’re cycling through a historic old town, the next you’re briefly crossing the Inn or the Salzach – and you’re already in the next region. Braunau, Burghausen, Tittmoning, Mattighofen and Simbach show just how varied the towns along the Discovery Cycle Tour can be. From medieval walls and mighty castles to lively town centres and small squares where a break seems to happen all by itself. **Would you like to experience the Discovery Cycle Tour from a different perspective?** Discover the [**nature experiences**](https://www.quellenviertel.at/en/nature-outdoor-activity/cycling/entdecker-cyclingtour/nature.html), [**most beautiful viewpoints**](https://www.quellenviertel.at/en/nature-outdoor-activity/cycling/entdecker-cyclingtour/panorama.html), [**historic sites**](https://www.quellenviertel.at/en/nature-outdoor-activity/cycling/entdecker-cyclingtour/history.html), [**places to enjoy**](https://www.quellenviertel.at/en/nature-outdoor-activity/cycling/entdecker-cyclingtour/food.html) and [**special experiences**](https://www.quellenviertel.at/en/nature-outdoor-activity/cycling/entdecker-cyclingtour/experience.html) along the route. **151–186 km** Distance **2–5 days** Duration **easy** Difficulty **930–1,200 m** Elevation gain **Loop route** flexible starting point **Asphalt & gravel** mostly paved [ All tour details → ](https://www.quellenviertel.at/en/nature-outdoor-activity/cycling/entdecker-cyclingtour.html) Towns on and around the Explorer Cycle Tour ------------------------------------------- The following five towns are situated directly along the various routes of the ‘Entdecker’ cycle tour, or can be explored without having to make a major detour. Each one has its own character – and at least one good reason to park your bike for a moment. [ ![A picturesque town view with a river, a bridge and a multitude of historic buildings. The town stretches across the valley with a church tower as the dominant landmark. Green trees and a cloudy sky complete the idyllic scene.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Entdeckerviertel /Brothers") Braunau am Inn A Gothic town square, narrow alleyways and the River Inn right next to it – Braunau combines its town’s history with a rather relaxing break for cyclists. ](https://www.quellenviertel.at/en/nature-outdoor-activity/cycling/entdecker-cyclingtour/cities/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000883/braunau-am-inn.html) View copyright © Copyright: Entdeckerviertel /Brothers Close copyright [ ![Erlebnisbad Mattighofen in Mattighofen: A leisure centre with a large outdoor pool surrounded by green lawns, bushes and trees. In addition to the pool, there are several slides and other attractions that make the facility look like a water park. The grounds are well maintained and inviting.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Stadtgmeinde") Mattighofen Set amidst the historic town centre, shopping facilities and everyday life in the Innviertel, Mattighofen shows that a break from cycling doesn’t always have to be about sightseeing. ](https://www.quellenviertel.at/en/nature-outdoor-activity/cycling/entdecker-cyclingtour/cities/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000900/mattighofen.html) View copyright © Copyright: Stadtgmeinde Close copyright [ ![Panoramablick auf Burg und Altstadt.jpg](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Urheber: Stadt Burghausen Copyright: Burghauser Touristik") Burghausen High above the Salzach lies the world’s longest castle – and below, a historic old town, narrow alleyways and plenty of spots to linger await. ](https://www.quellenviertel.at/en/nature-outdoor-activity/cycling/entdecker-cyclingtour/cities/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/490000040/burghausen.html) View copyright © Urheber: Stadt Burghausen Copyright: Burghauser Touristik Close copyright [ ![Luftbild_Burg](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Tourist Info Tittmoning") Tittmoning Colourful façades, a historic town square and the castle towering above it all: Tittmoning is small enough to explore at a leisurely pace and big enough for a longer stay. ](https://www.quellenviertel.at/en/nature-outdoor-activity/cycling/entdecker-cyclingtour/cities/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/490000116/tittmoning.html) View copyright © Copyright: Tourist Info Tittmoning Close copyright [ ![Aenus Skulptur 8](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Entdeckerviertel/Brothers") Simbach am Inn Just across the Inn, Simbach offers Art Nouveau architecture, plenty of greenery and that special feeling of having crossed into another country with just a few turns of the pedals. ](https://www.quellenviertel.at/en/nature-outdoor-activity/cycling/entdecker-cyclingtour/cities/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/490000053/simbach-am-inn.html) View copyright © Copyright: Entdeckerviertel/Brothers Close copyright