Rannatal route

Starting place: 4142 Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis

Destination: 4142 Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis

Lindengasse 9
4040 Linz

Circular route

Short description:
A circular hiking route in the Rannatal nature reserve with many historical encounters such as the Falkenstein castle ruin with the water tower.

Quality of experience: ******

Recommended season:

January
February
March
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December

Properties:

Loop
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family friendly
Cultural/historical value
Geological highlights
Botanical highlights
Insider tip

Description:
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

Tour and route information

Starting place: 4142 Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis

Destination: 4142 Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis

duration: 3h 10m

length: 10,9 km

Altitude difference (uphill): 336m

Altitude difference (downhill): 319m

Lowest point: 289m

Highest point: 595m

difficulty: medium

condition: medium

panoramic view: Dreamtour

Paths covering:

Other

Starting point: Altenhof - Kindergarten

Destination: Altenhof - Kindergarten

further information:

Circular route
Board possible

Along the trail

Burgruine Falkenstein

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“

Panoramablick Verlorenes Reith

Ranna Stausee

The Ranna is the border river between the municipalities of Neustift i.M. and the neighbouring municipality of Hofkirchen. The Ranna reservoir with its 45 metre high dam was built in 1950 to generate electricity and is a popular destination for hikers and anglers in particular.
In spring, when the snow melts, the overflowing Rannastausee creates a special natural spectacle. The masses of water rush over the dam wall and the Ranna River, which otherwise flows leisurely below the dam wall, becomes a raging torrent within a few minutes.

During the fishing season, it is a dream come true for many people to go fishing at the Rannabadesee and Rannastausee lakes.