In the Flow – Running and Yoga in the Mühlviertel

Der 800 Jahre alte Vierkanthof in Alleinlage mit Blick über die Hügellandschaft des Mühlviertels bietet die ideale Atmosphäre für eine nachhaltige Auszeit. Neues ausprobieren, den Kopf frei bekommen und Impulse für Veränderung spüren. Rückzug und Ruhe finden Sie am Naturbadeteich, in den Wäldern und in der Weite der sanft-hügeligen Landschaft. Genießen Sie Momente der Entspannung in der nach Zirbenholz duftenden Sauna und abends in gemütlicher Runde rund um die Feuerschale.

At the Kleebauer Hof Retreat Center, you can enjoy modern vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Start your day with a heartwarming breakfast featuring breads, jams, cheese, freshly made porridge, fruit, a variety of milk options, yogurt, fruit juices, spreads, coffee, and a selection of teas. At 2:00 p.m., we serve a light lunch featuring a warming soup along with spreads served with bread or pastries.

This week is designed for people who enjoy running and want to refine their technique—not to chase personal bests, but to run with greater efficiency and enjoyment. You’ll learn how to achieve a smooth stride, how breathing and posture support the flow of movement, and how small details make all the difference. The Kleebauer Hof Retreat Center in the Mühlviertel region offers the perfect setting for this: varied yet easy-to-run trails, gentle inclines, sweeping views, and plenty of peace and quiet.

Yoga serves as a thoughtful counterbalance to running. Functional Vinyasa Yoga strengthens the core, stabilizes the legs and pelvis, opens the hips and shoulders, and helps release tension. Sometimes flowing and dynamic to build strength and coordination; other times calm and stretching to promote flexibility and recovery. This way, you’ll experience a powerful blend of endurance and balance—surrounded by the clear, earthy nature of the Mühlviertel region.

The day at the Kleebauer Hof usually begins outdoors. As the landscape slowly awakens, we set off on our run—along quiet paths, past meadows, forests, and the Mühlviertel’s characteristic, gently rolling hills. We deliberately keep the pace slow, because we want to feel the moment, not rush through it. You’ll receive clear, practical technical tips for everyday use: How can your foot strike the ground more effectively? How can your stride feel lighter? How does your breath support your movement? With each session, your confidence in your own running style grows—and often so does the joy of discovering how effortless running can be when technique and body awareness come together.

Later in the day, we’ll meet on the mat. Yoga isn’t just an “extra”—it’s the ideal complement: It strengthens the areas where runners need stability and opens up the areas where the body can become more supple. Dynamic flows boost energy and strengthen the core muscles. Powerful sequences provide support for the hips, knees, and ankles. Gentle stretches release tension from the legs and back. And in calmer, meditative sessions, the nervous system can unwind and recharge.

Between running and yoga, there’s time for what makes a getaway in the Mühlviertel so special: fresh air, sweeping views, a good book in the courtyard, a sauna session, a walk with no destination, or simply silence. In the evening, the day comes to a pleasantly grounded close—with the feeling of having done something for yourself, without pressure, but with a tangible effect.

Look forward to days filled with yoga, technical running tips, gentle hills, and the true tranquility of the Mühlviertel—a journey that brings you into your natural flow and from which you’ll benefit on many levels:

- A more confident, balanced running style: You’ll return home with a clear sense of your own stride—along with practical technical tips that make running smoother, more efficient, and easier on your joints.
- Strength & flexibility in all the right places: Through Vinyasa yoga practiced alongside your runs, you’ll build targeted stability, balance, and mobility—which you’ll notice in your daily life and on every future run.
- Greater body awareness, less “have to”: You’ll experience how good moderate exercise feels when it stems from mindfulness rather than pressure—and take this approach with you as a new mindset for training.
- Recharged by nature & community: The Mühlviertel region offers open spaces, fresh air, and a sense of grounding—combined with the motivating group, this creates a lasting energy boost that continues to have an effect long afterward.

The program is suitable for advanced beginners and anyone who can run at a relaxed pace for about 20–30 minutes at a time. We’ll start together, maintain a moderate pace, and respect individual differences in ability. What matters is your own journey—and the positive atmosphere within the group.

Program Details:
On the day of arrival, you’ll start with the first session at 4:00 p.m.; on the following days, there will be yoga and running sessions totaling approximately 4 hours. The program concludes on the day of departure after a morning session and a group breakfast.

By Car
From Linz: via Ottensheim on the Rohrbach Federal Highway to Altenfelden
From Passau: via Oberkappel or Engelhartszell to Altenfelden

By Train and Bus
Take the train to Linz Central Station; from there, there are regular bus connections to Altenfelden. Pickup from the “Altenfelden Ort” bus stop is included at fixed times:
Pickup from the bus: 2:08 p.m. and 3:08 p.m. (Registration required at least 24 hours before arrival)
Transfer to the bus: 9:50 a.m. and 10:50 a.m.
These are approximate times.
From Linz Central Station, you can reach Altenfelden Ort via bus lines 215 and 230/231