Rannatal route
Description: Due to construction work and ongoing truck traffic, access to the Ranna Valley is closed on weekdays (Monday at 7:00 a.m. through Friday at 6:00 p.m.).
The trail is open on weekends.
Duration of the closure: End of November 2026
A circular hiking route in the Rannatal nature reserve with many historical encounters such as the Falkenstein castle ruin with the water tower.
Recommended season:
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
- Loop
- Scenic
- Refreshment stops available
- Family friendly
- Cultural/historical value
- Geological highlights
- Botanical highlights
- Insider tip
From Altenhof (kindergarten) you go via the "Verlorenen Reith" (rest area) to Dreisesselstein, from there on until you reach the Falkenstein castle ruin with the water tower. After crossing a small stream, the route continues to a rock ledge where there is also a rest area. From there you can enjoy a wonderful view of Rannariedl castle. Through the forest to the wooden nail factory. From there the path leads towards the dam of the Ranna reservoir. Along the way, 12 fords must be crossed (these are sometimes flooded after rainy periods, so good footwear is required). Upon reaching the Ranna reservoir dam, the route goes up a short steep climb and then continues on a secured path along a water pipeline to Hofmühle. From there you ascend to Altenhof castle and back to the starting point.Equipment:
Hiking equipment – good footwearAdditional information:
Falkenstein castle ruin - Rannatal nature reserve - Ranna reservoir dam with reservoir lake – Altenhof castle
Paths covering:
further information:
- culturally interesting
- Circular route
- Board possible
Information: Marktgemeindeamt
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 85 / 70 11
Chronik
1100-1200
Rodung unseres Gemeindegebietes durch das Geschlecht der Falkensteiner. Neben dem Schloß Falkenstein waren Hofkirchen (1160 - Hofkirgen, 1230 - Hofchirchen) und Niederranna an der Donau (1197 - Raenah) die ersten Siedlungen. 1218 Gründung des Stiftes Schlägl (Böhmerwald) durch die Falkensteiner (Calhoch von Falkenstein) 1335 Verleihung des Marktrechts an Hofkirchen i.M. durch die Habsburger Brüder Albrecht und Otto der Fröhliche. 1528 wurde das Landrichteramt von Velden (Neufelden) zum Schloß Marsbach verlegt und die Gerichtsbarkeit und Verwaltung von den übrigen Passauer Herrschaften übertragen. 29.04.1848 Letzte Hinrichtung bei der Richtstätte „Drei Linden“ – Eine verurteilte Mörderin starb durch den Strang – Heute finden Sie neben diesem historisch bedeutenden Platz das „Labyrinth der Verwandlung“
The steep slopes are partly forested and partly consist of unwooded boulder streams, which are extremely rare at these altitudes. The natural conditions make cultivation almost impossible here, which is why this natural area has the character of a pristine landscape. The diversity of lichens and mosses in the Ranna Valley is outstanding. Five new lichen species alone have been scientifically proven to exist here for the first time. The dam wall has almost dried up the river, especially in the upper part of the forest. Only further down in the valley do streams from side valleys bring in significant amounts of water again, which find their way to the Danube via the smooth stones and rocks of the riverbed. The primeval forests of the Ranna Valley also provide ideal habitats for many animal species, such as the eagle owl and the black stork.
Public Transit
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Parking
In the village of Altenhof
- Suitable for groups
- Suitable for schools
- Suitable for teenagers
- Suitable for seniors
- Suitable for single travelers
- Suitable for families
- Suitable for friends
- Suitable for couples
- Suitable for children
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Early winter
- Deep winter
Please get in touch for more information.
Pfarrkirchen Nr. 13
4141 Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis
Phone +43 7285 415
Fax machine +43 7285 415 - 4
E-Mail pfarrkirchen@oberoesterreich.at
Web www.donauregion.at/pfarrkirchen
Altitude profile - Rannatal route
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