Region
Foothills, forests, peaks.

Upper Austria, Riding from the Bohemian Massif to the Alpine Peaks

Kalkalpen region
Landscape
It’s hardly possible to grasp the extraordinary range and rich heritage of
Culture and heritage
The specific historical customs and traditions of every region are honoured in
Culture and heritage
There are countless institutions dedicated to the preservation of traditional
Equestrian life
With 420 km of marked trails
Equestrian life
Sit back and relax in a horse-drawn carriage that takes you through the
Horse culture
With 420 km of marked trails
Horse culture
Sit back and relax in a horse-drawn carriage that takes you through the

What defines riding in Upper Austria?

Upper Austria spans three distinct biogeographic regions, the Bohemian Massif, the Zentralraum, and the rugged Kalkalpen, creating richly varied riding terrain. Elevations run from 239 m along the Danube to 2,995 m at Hoher Dachstein. The Innviertel-Hausruckwald region alone offers 420 km of marked trails for horseback riders. Horse-drawn carriages through the Kalkalpen National Park foothills add a gentler way to take in the landscape.

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Riding climate in Upper Austria, with this rider weather you can expect:

189Great riding days· 270 rideable days

Mostly spring to autumn.

Fair riding climateHot summersCold wintersBest months: Mar–Jun
  • High-summer heat can be intense — ride at dawn or dusk and mind your horse's recovery.
  • Hard winters with frequent frost and snow limit riding for long stretches.

5-year ERA5 climate normals, via Open-Meteo

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