Rastplatz Pfenningberg

Pfenningberg rest area with a view of Linz

Endangered cultural landscape...
In the Mühlviertel, richly structured cultural landscapes contrast with structurally poor agricultural plateaus. Comprehensive land consolidation and mergers led to a change in the landscape. Agriculture became more intensive. The unchecked decline of farmers is exacerbating the problem. However, there is a high level of participation in the support programmes. The proportion of organic farmers is high. Various initiatives are focussing on nature education. A high level of biodiversity is maintained through a high degree of landscape organisation, in which a mosaic of habitats can develop. Meadows and field margins, borders along property boundaries, small groups of trees and shrubs, meadows, orchards, hedges and embankments contribute to biodiversity and delight the eye of the hiker.

It is said that the Hehe man lives on the Pfenningberg, guarding a precious treasure of gold. The Danube legend "Nix Hehe!" tells the story of what happens if you annoy the Hehe man.