--- title: Lichthäusl url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008090/lichthaeusl.html" description: "Short description:Easy family-friendly hikeQuality of experience: *Recommended season:MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberProperties:LoopRefreshment stops available" date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Lichthäusl Lichthäusl ============ **Path number:** 2 **Starting place:** 4794 Kopfing im Innkreis **Destination:** 4794 Kopfing im Innkreis ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/249272/BDD9225961308EA6E3E09E0BA4C8D9B4766323CDEC41AAA8DC295B11287F1131/tiefenbach.jpg) Open copyright © Marktgemeinde Kopfing im Innkreis Close copyright [ ![Tiefenbach](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/249272/BDD9225961308EA6E3E09E0BA4C8D9B4766323CDEC41AAA8DC295B11287F1131/tiefenbach.jpg "© Marktgemeinde Kopfing im Innkreis") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/249272/BDD9225961308EA6E3E09E0BA4C8D9B4766323CDEC41AAA8DC295B11287F1131/tiefenbach.jpg) Hauptstraße 95 4794 Kopfing im Innkreis [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hauptstra%C3%9Fe%2095%2C%204794%20Kopfing%20im%20Innkreis "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Hauptstra%C3%9Fe%2095%2C%204794%20Kopfing%20im%20Innkreis "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:{usfHcxjrAQJOZ_@`@SFiAbAa@RcBXcAd@c@Di@Is@UmB_A[A{ExB}@VYRW`@a@dAYb@CN]lDC`B?@GLu@z@o@tCQj@g@x@Wp@k@nBqBtOQ\YT{CNMFIJDl@f@xABZIrBUdBWd@WPSCOMMKyAuBYUOESJYp@KHQAo@d@a@Lg@Dm@Cc@M_BmAMCIF?NFb@n@rBfAjBFb@Cj@Kh@iApDK\f@Rn@n@XRhB|@|@`Ar@hATh@l@tB^x@PR^F|@Yj@B`@Jh@PBTh@h@\j@LXbApDJ|@?n@ELc@b@y@t@O^G`@Af@DFNBHAbAEbAMhBB^Hn@`@Vb@Jl@FJHHb@J\^Tv@HzA?hAd@z@BT@rBCdBBDTFZB\CbAeAhAs@`C}@tAUjAIRBTJPRx@|A\|@z@pCnAlFHv@CXOZm@d@GXBl@T`CLr@Xh@XVZNjAKRMZ[Zy@pAcF@WE_@QaAYuB?g@NsBJ_@bAcB`C_DPu@@g@cAyGWw@SWsAo@c@Yu@KiA{@KOAKLa@^]f@UzA[x@cAd@_@z@EVKRSF[Fw@?g@Me@}AyBcAgA[i@Uu@Ow@u@eGmAiD_@oBKsCGyGGYa@OAAAK?_ADaA^mCTy@\w@^g@cAoCIe@OcAo@eCMw@UgCCq@@eAB]Vs@H[z@cLHULMtBkAh@QvCq@z@_@FODu@C}EA}@Q@GD}CdBe@LeAt@QHCQMA&server=meta.tourdata.at) Circular route **Short description:** Easy family-friendly hike **Quality of experience:** * **Recommended season:** - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November **Properties:** - Loop - Refreshment stops available **Description:** From the town centre across Götzenberg you'll hike into the hamlet of Dobl past the first Kopfing "industrial area" - the mighty Tiefenbach stream supplied the required energy for sawmill, mills, bakery and smithy. On the way from Ruholding to Beharding, a bench with wonderful views of the Alpine foothills beckons to enjoy a break. In leithen you'llfind the entrance to the wild and romantic gorge of Tiefenbach stream to the Lichthäusl. This was once the site of the first Kopfing power station - moss-covered remains of the former dam wall can still be seen. Climb through the high forest back to the town centre. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** 2 **Starting place:** 4794 Kopfing im Innkreis **Destination:** 4794 Kopfing im Innkreis **duration:** 2h 0m **length:** 7,2 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 178m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 178m **Lowest point:** 430m **Highest point:** 574m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Other **Starting point:** Kopfing town centre **Destination:** Kopfing town centre **further information:** - Circular route - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Lichthäusl](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008090&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Lichthäusl](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008090&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Lichthäusl") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![15 Ameisbergblick](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/249270/A10B6B40AF7C2687836449D29C20A52B2B851A3FFBE568DB0682B3B42150F732/15-ameisbergblick.jpg "15 Ameisbergblick") Ameisberg The highest point of the Ameisberg (732 m), a rockfall with a vertical drop of approx. 10 m on the south side, is called Hochholzstein by the local population and has been a popular excursion and hiking destination for the inhabitants of the surrounding region for generations. From here, Kopfing literally lies at your feet and the view continues over the Hausruck into the Alpine foothills to the Eisenwurzen, Sengsengebirge, Traunstein, Höllengebirge, Schafberg, Untersberg and Watzmann mountains. On particularly clear days, you can also see the majestic Alpine peaks such as Ötscher, Eisenerz Alps, Gesäuse, Totes Gebirge with Grosser Priel, Dachstein, Tennengebirge, Hochkönig and Loferer Steinberge. Due to its "panoramic" location, this area could have served as a signalling fireplace for the Celts. It is undisputed that the Celts settled in this - according to Tacitus - eerie landscape, disfigured by its forests and swamps. Numerous field and place names still in use in the area bear witness to this. About 200 metres away from the Hochholzstein, surrounded by high forest, there are some huge, mystical and mythical boulders. It cannot be ruled out that this place served as a place of worship or sacrifice for the Celts. It is said that these stones radiate "positive energy" (which some visitors can "feel"). Is this, in addition to the beautiful view, another reason for the attraction of this place? A place where you feel at ease is always a favourite place to visit. Especially in today's hectic times, it's simply good to "switch off" sometimes. The Ameisberg is certainly a particularly suitable place for this. This vantage point can be reached via hiking trail no. 3 "Blick ins Land". ![Pramtal Bäckerei - Eiskarte](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/463219/56C074158A77485AA50812EEC912616D77411190199BD15256B4532809D95B53/pramtal-baeckerei-eiskarte.webp "Pramtal Bäckerei - Eiskarte") Bakery Strasser-Huber GmbH We offer a wide variety of long drinks, ice-cream sundaes and are open 7 days a week (except public holidays). ![Bio-Imkerei Dietrich](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/416318/AAFAFC279109550D3C803D5431FCD5335900F6473233D1584B8AA3FB4F8EC82B/bio-imkerei-dietrich.jpg "Bio-Imkerei Dietrich") Organic beekeeping Dietrich **Products** - Forest honey - Creamed honey - Perga honey - Propolis honey - Bärenfang (honey liqueur) - Mead - Mead vinegar - Propolis cream - Propolis drops - Ear candles - Beeswax candles - Gift packs ZAC organic queen bees Location: On the southern slope of the Sauwald in the municipality of Kopfing [ Open copyright © Copyright: Vianovis Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/120257/B14FA6C3F6B95717D0690E42539F931ED89C72A8A348392373874434584C1C76/gasthaus-zur-post.jpg "Gasthaus zur Post (© Copyright: Vianovis)") Gasthof zur Post ](https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/170086/gasthof-zur-post.html) ![KirchenwirtKopfing9_TourismusverbandDonauOberoesterreichCMVisuals.jpg](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/463222/FFC8FDC565C0E1FFB06CDB5AA9B923CC5E84AB2D0C60053D1544E3EF2E78C152/kirchenwirtkopfing9tourismusverbanddonauoberoesterreichcmvisuals-jpg.webp "KirchenwirtKopfing9_TourismusverbandDonauOberoesterreichCMVisuals.jpg") Kirchenwirt Kopfing Sometimes an inn is much more - a piece of home, a multitude of stories or a reflection of centuries-old values. The **[Gasthof Kirchenwirt](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiaE5wBAHI4)** in Kopfing is just such a place. Characterised by deep roots in the region and the tireless commitment of the Kramer family, the Kirchenwirt combines the past with the vision of a sustainable future. Hans and Roswitha Kramer, the proud owners of the Kirchenwirt, maintain a tradition dating back over 125 years, with roots that can be traced back to 1125. They don't just cook here, they preserve, create and share with passion. Every glance across the terrace tells of the love for the Danube region and the desire to give their guests a place of warmth and community. When Roswitha joined the family 35 years ago, the inn was at a turning point. Faced with the decision to give up the historic building or revitalise it, Hans and Roswitha opted for the latter. Over time, the building was modernised and turned into a welcoming place that retains its traditional, charming past. In the midst of tradition and a sense of community, Johanna Kramer is already actively taking centre stage as the new generation. The harmonious transition from one generation to the next emphasises the spirit of the house. The inn stands for down-to-earth, regional cuisine and fresh ingredients. The menu features game specialities from the restaurant's own hunting grounds, freshly caught fish and seasonal dishes with produce from local farms. Traditional Innviertler dishes, such as the popular Innviertler dumplings, are also offered and prepared with love. Those with a sweet tooth will also get their money's worth: homemade pastries and the popular farm ice cream from the Kern family business round off the menu. Collaboration with regional partners has always been a priority for the Kramer family. The Kirchenwirt Kopfing is surrounded by the history of the village: the terrace of the Kirchenwirt gives guests an indescribable view of the local parish church, the walls of the inn are adorned with carefully selected hunting trophies and artefacts and modern elements complete the overall picture. Despite the new accents, the old charm of the inn remains palpable, a tribute to its rich history and the decision to preserve tradition and heritage. The proximity to the [**Tree Top Trail**](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/400279/baumkronenweg.html) in Kopfing allows guests to combine their visit to the inn with an excursion into nature. If you are travelling by e-bike on the [**Pram-Sauwald-Tour**](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008581/r1-02-pram-sauwald-tour.html), the [**Sauwald-Panorama-Runde**](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008576/r1-05-sauwald-panorama-runde.html) or on a hike along the [**Bründlweg 40**](https://www.donauregion.at/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008089/bruendlweg-nr-5.html), you are not far from the Kirchenwirt. The inn offers its guests an authentic experience of Innviertler hospitality and cuisine. The cosy dining room with tiled stove invites cyclists and hikers to enjoy regional specialities in a traditional ambience. ![Schanzanlage Kopfing](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/416319/0F2A7F55D1F9B6967A8838938E02A7D8CE50A05930A099FC30FA52122C96F54E/schanzanlage-kopfing.jpg "Schanzanlage Kopfing") Redoubt During the war between Austria and Bavaria (1701 - 1714), due to the succession to the Spanish throne, defences and redoubts were built along the common border. Here you can still see the remains of the Hochholding / Dornedt redoubt, which was built by the peasant population in 1702/1703. ![Freibad Kopfing](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/415957/4A7A186C832DF0F0670C3C84E58FC58EF3FCE31636239AF25AB3A9DB0F9B9E1D/freibad-kopfing.jpg "Freibad Kopfing") Public swimming bath The attractive pool area at the solar-powered outdoor pool in Kopfing consists of a *lap pool*, a **non-swimmer pool**, and a **wading pool** for toddlers. Particularly noteworthy is the **water slide**, down which children whiz into the pleasantly warm water. The diving platform, with heights of one and three meters, is only a minor challenge the first time around. Before long, children and teens are skillfully “diving” into the water and showing off their daring jumps. In addition to family-friendly day passes, discounted 10-visit passes and late-afternoon passes (available starting at 4:30 p.m.) can also be purchased. For more information, contact the Kopfing Outdoor Pool directly at +43 7763 2205 - 0 The **restaurant** offers plenty of **delicious food and drinks** for both children and parents. The **adjacent children’s playground** is perfect for letting kids “run wild” outside the water. In addition to the Kopfing Outdoor Pool, adults can also enjoy the recreational facility’s other amenities, such as **the sauna**, **tennis courts**, and **asphalt tracks**. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Getting there** From Vienna - A1 - A25 - exit Wels-Nord - right on B137 Innviertler Straße - right on B134 Walerner Straße - left on L1221 Daxberg Bezirksstraße - left on B129 Eferdinger Straße - right on L517 Kessle Landesstraße to Natternbach then left on Kopfinger Bezirksstraße to Kopfing im Innkreis From Linz - B127 Rohrbacher Straße - left on B131 Aschacher Straße - right on B130 Nibelungen Straße - in Engelhartszell left on B136 Sauwald Straße - left on L1139 to Kopfing **Public Transit** [Location and getting there](https://www.donauregion.at/en/service/artikel/detail/2890/location-getting-there.html) How to arrive in the Danube Upper Austrian region? The fast way to your destination – by train, bus, car, boat or plane. **Parking** In the centre of Kopfing [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Lichthäusl** Marktgemeindeamt Kopfing im Innkreis Hauptstraße 95 4794 Kopfing im Innkreis Phone +43 7763 2205 - 0Show no. 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