Mushroom Trail Run

Introduction to the Schwammerling Trail

The start of this beautiful route is on Sportplatzstraße heading south. After a moderate ascent, the trail leads into the forest and continues over paths and trails to Köhlerwiese. Typical for the Mühlviertel, the route goes over granite stones protruding from the sparse meadows and further through the thatched Groß-Döllnerhof.

Passing the Hubertus Chapel, the run continues to the Karl-Weichselbaumer Observation Tower. Right after that, the trail runs past the picturesque "Steinwiese," one of the region's most beautiful natural gems.

From now on, it's downhill – a true trail feeling arises as you pick up speed towards Plenkerberg and further to the swimming lake. The path continues along the promenade until reaching the parish church of Rechberg. A short stretch of asphalt invites you to catch your breath before heading into the village of Winkl.

After a refreshment at the Landjugend stand, the heart of the route begins: the ascent over the "Schwammerling" up to the "Fuchsmauern." A rooty and steep descent through the forest calls for caution afterwards. With a magnificent panorama, the trail continues past the Steinbloß-Hof Kinzlhofer and down a short road section to the finish line.