--- title: Pfarrwald Trail url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008056/pfarrwald-trail.html" description: "Short description:A pleasant full-day hike through a typical Mühlviertel cultural landscapeQuality of experience: ****Recommended season:JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberProperties:LoopScenicRefreshment stops availableFamily friendly" date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Pfarrwald Trail Pfarrwald Trail ================= **Starting place:** 4141 Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis **Destination:** 4141 Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/396603/8CDF462E1D6A9A2C32377629CA3B72B92F544256469565AA3A39EFE75DAB3736/pfarrkirchen.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/396606/97E7253655E163DAF4E0B83FB9DDF755E90807EBE49CED34DA00C46858A1B6B4/pfarrkirchen-3.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/396607/73621C3A2DB54A21E3B4C3FB91968D53BD3153AB94E9D112D3AE35DB32850C8E/pfarrkirchen-2.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, Gemeindeamt Pfarrkirchen i.M. , Stantesjky Close copyright [ ![Pfarrkirchen](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/396603/8CDF462E1D6A9A2C32377629CA3B72B92F544256469565AA3A39EFE75DAB3736/pfarrkirchen.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, Gemeindeamt Pfarrkirchen i.M. , Stantesjky") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/396603/8CDF462E1D6A9A2C32377629CA3B72B92F544256469565AA3A39EFE75DAB3736/pfarrkirchen.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, Gemeinde Pfarrkirchen i.M., Siegfried Stöbich Close copyright [ ![Pfarrkirchen (3)](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/396606/97E7253655E163DAF4E0B83FB9DDF755E90807EBE49CED34DA00C46858A1B6B4/pfarrkirchen-3.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, Gemeinde Pfarrkirchen i.M., Siegfried Stöbich ") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/396606/97E7253655E163DAF4E0B83FB9DDF755E90807EBE49CED34DA00C46858A1B6B4/pfarrkirchen-3.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, Gemeindeamt Pfarrkirchen i.M. , Siegfried Stöbich Close copyright [ ![Pfarrkirchen (2)](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/396607/73621C3A2DB54A21E3B4C3FB91968D53BD3153AB94E9D112D3AE35DB32850C8E/pfarrkirchen-2.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, Gemeindeamt Pfarrkirchen i.M. , Siegfried Stöbich ") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/396607/73621C3A2DB54A21E3B4C3FB91968D53BD3153AB94E9D112D3AE35DB32850C8E/pfarrkirchen-2.jpg) 1. 2. 3. Circular route Lindengasse 9 4040 Linz [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lindengasse%209%2C%204040%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Lindengasse%209%2C%204040%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&path=enc:sl`gHaaksAmBU}AZ}@h@uEzGC@kAdA_B|@qETwEo@_@KmBiCe@yAk@gCcCcEeA_DiCyNuEwMyHyJqBPsAvBwGlAkExCcF~I_GhCoAjAK\cBLyHtAgFmHqE?_G{@wHlBuBfA}@|AgAx@yEnA}CzAq@No@M_EAgIaDgH`GyGrH_D|Aq@dAsHkDaDzA_AP_Ab@uA_BuEwG{@I_CmAcA@aCfAiBF_Fm@uBhGWhCW~Gk@xAy@h@MRgADy@vHo@rDsBzFqAnFgD~BQLDd@T`@~Eh@xCaBbCuArEkAfCH~GjAdMEtBn@zBRhGxGlAjCtApA~B|EpBfG`C|Ea@z@ItEMlA[~@kDrEo@bDy@nBiA~AmAvAoCzBqAl@_HjFg@NOd@FV_AnBM\Lb@X`@P?~CkC|AaAzAXjAs@fGYnCoAVLjElEbFlDpBnCxAzE`@fGb@|BB~CTzCx@zClAdBNTNfAF`@jC]jBNdAE~@kDZUlEwCzC_FhBq@pAmB`AaAjBuDnAoD\SzG@HNFvAV~@~AvDH[~@mEz@uFx@yLdBkEl@iFFkCGeARYf@s@~@i@dH`CnBSJCZi@fDgDfALi@}ACu@nCcMJMHApASfAi@|BmDfC}CrAmA\o@n@eD|@{ARmAh@u@hEkDdDo@Zc@PiAp@qArD|EhBd@|@r@x@V|@@hAShH@lADvAl@nBElFcB~DCbDe@lBeFKm@aAmFNyC~@cDl@eHt@sMA_CKwB@Jr@IR]Fo@?_Bi@yB&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Short description:** A pleasant full-day hike through a typical Mühlviertel cultural landscape **Quality of experience:** **** **Recommended season:** - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December **Properties:** - Loop - Scenic - Refreshment stops available - Family friendly **Description:** A hike through typical Mühlviertel cultural landscape. The circular hiking trail should be planned as a full-day hike. The hike leads through the mighty Pfarrwald. Insights into village life and the population shaped by agriculture are repeatedly possible. Dark forests, meadows, and fields alternate along the path. Mostly short, gentle ascents and descents. Good footwear is still required. Opportunities to stop for refreshments in Pfarrkirchen and Karlsbach.**Tip:** Exploration journeys with a delightful stopover! This route leads directly past the following culinary partner: - **[ Bakery Confectionery Panoramic Café Bauer](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/100049/baeckerei-konditorei-panoramacafe-bauer.html)** **Equipment:** Normal hiking equipment – good footwear**Additional information:** Panoramic view observation platform [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4141 Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis **Destination:** 4141 Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis **duration:** 4h 30m **length:** 15,9 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 373m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 376m **Lowest point:** 598m **Highest point:** 905m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Other **Starting point:** Pfarrkirchen village center **Destination:** Pfarrkirchen village center **further information:** - Circular route - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Pfarrwald Trail](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008056&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Pfarrwald Trail](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008056&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Pfarrwald Trail") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![Eisdiele](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/392746/4FCBA43C343122DF116B9B47A772C2B0650E0298E92DB20F83680815FB257799/eisdiele.jpg "Eisdiele") Bakery Confectionery Panoramacafe Bauer The aroma of fresh bread and sweet pastries is the first thing that greets you at the **[Konditorei Bauer](https://youtu.be/SsajbpWlVXY)** - closely followed by the warm welcome from the Panorama Café team. While your gaze wanders over the sweeping, charming landscape of the hilly Danube region over a coffee, behind the scenes - in the bakery - a story is being written that combines craftsmanship, regional passion and family dedication. It is Gerhard and Catrin Bauer who make this place more than just a bakery and patisserie. The Panorama Café is all about enjoyment, close ties to the Danube region and dedication to craftsmanship. In 2003, master baker and confectioner Gerhard Bauer took over the traditional business in Pfarrkirchen. Together with his partner Catrin, he is now the fourth generation to run the patisserie. Originally founded by Gerhard's parents in 1970, the business has developed over the decades into a panoramic café with breathtaking views of the Mühlviertel hills and the Danube region. In addition to the traditional bakery, Café Bauer has also made a name for itself as a patisserie - everything from homemade chocolates, light fruit tarts and the classic apple strudel is created here with great attention to detail. A particular speciality of the house is the Pfarrkirchner banana bomb, for which guests return time and time again. Those who come for the fresh baked goods will also find a varied selection: fresh bread every day and a wide range of pastries. Those with a sweet tooth can also look forward to high-quality, homemade ice cream - something Gerhard is proud to talk about. In addition to its day-to-day operations, Café Bauer also relies on its apprenticeship programme as another flagship. With highly motivated apprentices, they proudly contribute to the promotion of young talent in the retail, bakery and patisserie sectors. The Panorama Café is not only known for its delicious baked goods, but also for the breathtaking view it offers its guests. The hilly Mühlviertel region stretches out from the panoramic terrace, gently sloping down to the Danube. Here, the beauty of Upper Austria can be savoured to the full - and with a full stomach. The view is not the only reminder of the region, as the patisserie attaches great importance to regional products such as eggs and organic rye, which are then used to make the popular Mühlviertel organic rye bread, for example. Visitors particularly enjoy baking demonstrations, where they can look over the shoulder of master patissier Gerhard at close quarters. A visit to the café not only brings anticipation of a culinary experience, but is also the perfect opportunity to relax. From the panoramic terrace, you can enjoy the view of Pfarrkirchen and the surrounding area offers a variety of MTB, cycling and hiking tours right on the doorstep: from the [**Penzenstein-Runde**](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008577/r1-06-penzenstein-runde.html) and the [**Mühlviertler Dom-Runde**](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008578/r1-07-muehlviertler-dom-runde.html) to the [**Traumblickrunde**](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430000335/pfarrkirchen-traumblickrunde.html) or the [**Schmetterlingswanderweg**](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430000332/schmetterlingswanderweg.html). Whether for the landscape or the banana bomb, a visit to the panorama café is definitely worthwhile. **These tours also lead directly past the culinary partner:** - [Panoramaweg](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008049/panoramaweg.html) - [Pfarrrwaldweg](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008056/pfarrwaldweg.html) - [MTB Granit Bier-Runde](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008944/granit-bier-runde-gesamttour.html) - [MTG Grande Granit-Runde](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008945/grande-granit-runde-gesamttour.html) [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/110607/2C8DCC0C6E106DB69241E8655790D086E4EB05B1A08C6BB1F54498411B045EA9/sabrina-andreas-120.jpg "Sabrina&Andreas-120") Gästehaus Pension Lang ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/102552/gaestehaus-pension-lang.html) ![Gasthaus Höglinger](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/392748/B3354B4EDA06EC314E22820DDD224F2591BBB28B2A5F99306BD0272A79C475FF/gasthaus-hoeglinger.jpg "Gasthaus Höglinger") Gasthaus Höglinger A typically Austrian tavern, located right in the center of Pfarrkirchen. Excellent home-style cooking and the old-fashioned lounge offer a very special ambiance. We recommend the delicious venison and fish dishes as well as the outdoor restaurant area in the warm season. There is an direct connection to the hiking trail of the holiday region Donau-Ameisberg. ![Restaurant Sunnseit´n](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/392753/74421F3E95018E3C60D7797BA51E88365C1E31983CCD2ADB0AFE927749038057/restaurant-sunnseitn.jpg "Restaurant Sunnseit´n") Restaurant - Sunnseit´n Restaurant of the local golf club - open to the public ![Gasthof Pröll](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/396610/EB2A5D48D949FC9A297F35F4365F1605878883EBC04C07BE6F8F31680BCEDC3F/gasthof-proell.jpg "Gasthof Pröll") Gasthof Pröll Secluded place in Karlsbach (half way between Pfarrkirchen and Oberkappel). \- Sunny winter garden for about 60 guests \- Comfortable lounge and terrace \- Playground for kids \- Available also for groups Groups above 10 persons - reservation required. There is an direct connection to the hiking trail of the holiday region Donau OÖ and the landscape Mühlviertel. Nearby the Rannastausee, the Fit & Fun Motorikweg and the Kneippweg. ![Panoramic view Pfarrkirchen](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/392762/8B762235A8D09ED29728112D8AC80FD31B077AE66E72140EC22625349BF3931F/panoramablick-pfarrkirchen.jpg "Panoramic view Pfarrkirchen") Panoramablick Pfarrkirchen Pfarrkirchen im Mühlkreis: Kirche 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Public Transit** [ Arrival in the Danube Region](https://www.donauregion.at/service/artikel/detail/2890/anreise-region-donau.html) How to get to the Upper Austria Danube Region? The fast way to your destination – by train, bus, car, ship, or plane. Pfarrkirchen bus stop **Parking** Sufficient parking spaces in the village center [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter - Deep winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Pfarrwald Trail** WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH Lindengasse 9 4040 Linz Phone +43 732 7277 - 800Show no. 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