Altmelon, a market town in the Zwettl district of Lower Austria, is situated on the Waldviertel High Plateau, approximately 880 meters above sea level. The region features extensive forest and moor landscapes, alongside numerous granite formations, including the Naturdenkmal Wackelstein Altmelon. This diverse terrain provides a setting for several sports like mountain biking, hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
Altmelon offers a range of outdoor activities across its varied landscape. The region provides more…
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46.6km
04:15
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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70.8km
06:10
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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50.6km
04:58
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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50.7km
04:10
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9.93km
02:43
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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02:00
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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01:17
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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01:34
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120m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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47.6km
02:24
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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45.9km
02:22
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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90.1km
04:18
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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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49.4km
02:25
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760m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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39.1km
02:43
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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03:39
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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12.0km
01:22
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.79km
00:46
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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9.43km
01:08
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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33.8km
02:32
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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02:40
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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23.5km
01:52
510m
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29.9km
02:05
490m
490m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Altmelon offers a variety of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 40 routes across these sports, catering to diverse interests.
Altmelon features mountain biking routes suitable for exploring its forest and moor landscapes. There are 3 mountain biking routes available, and a dedicated guide provides more information: MTB Trails around Altmelon.
Altmelon offers 26 hiking routes through forests, moors, and past granite formations. These include sections of long-distance trails like the Nord-Süd-Weitwanderweg, as well as family-friendly and easy options. Explore guides such as Hiking around Altmelon.
Yes, Altmelon provides family-friendly hiking options. A specific guide, Family-friendly hikes around Altmelon, details suitable routes for families to enjoy the region's natural beauty.
The Altmelon region is characterized by extensive forest and moor landscapes, along with numerous granite formations. A notable point of interest is the "Naturdenkmal Wackelstein Altmelon," a unique geological feature.
Altmelon offers 5 road cycling routes across its hilly high plateau. Cyclists can find scenic paths through agricultural lands and past granite formations. More details are available in the guide: Road Cycling Routes around Altmelon.
Routes in Altmelon have received an average rating of 4.66 out of 5 stars from more than 33,000 visitors. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among outdoor enthusiasts.
Yes, Altmelon offers easy hiking trails suitable for beginners. A dedicated guide, Easy hikes around Altmelon, provides information on less strenuous routes in the area.
Yes, Altmelon is suitable for gravel biking. A guide titled Gravel biking around Altmelon offers specific routes and information for this activity.
Altmelon features a total of 46 routes across various sports. These include 26 hiking routes, 3 mountain biking routes, 5 road cycling routes, 10 touring cycling routes, and 2 jogging routes.
The official website for the municipality of Altmelon is www.altmelon.gv.at. You can also reach them by phone at +43 2813 292.

