Oberschlierbach: Hiking Trails, Nature and Views

If you want to make hiking trails, nature and mountain biking the focus of your trip, Oberschlierbach offers a range of themes to help you plan: views, seasonal blossoms, chapels and a natural mountain bike trail. The landscape is shaped by nature and offers space for recreation and relaxation. From Oberschlierbach, the panoramic views extend across the Upper Kremstal, the Pyhrn-Priel region and the Alpine foothills. The village is also known for its beautiful, fog-free autumn days.

Trails through Nature and Landscape

The RW Eckelsberg Panorama Trail leads to a natural biotope and a panoramic viewpoint. The RW Gruabholz offers a different natural highlight: in early May, it passes a stream whose banks are covered with countless blue periwinkle flowers. This flowering season is therefore a seasonal consideration when planning your route. To the west of the municipal area lies the Grillparz viewpoint, at an altitude of 842 metres. Alongside the panorama trail, it is a specific viewpoint to consider when finding your way around the area.

Hiking with Different Highlights

The K80 hiking trail leads from the village square to Grillenparz, at an altitude of 842 metres. The Schmickinger Chapel lies just before the summit. This identifies both the trail’s starting point and destination, as well as a chapel along the route. The Schiefer Chapel is another sight along the RW Almwanderweg Bauer in Reith themed trail.

At Bauer in Reith, a goat’s cheese snack with cider, benches and a children’s playground invite you to take a break. Check availability of the goat’s cheese snack before your visit. Along the RW Gruabholz, the Gruama farm offers juices, fruit and vegetables; you should also check their availability before visiting. The trails mentioned therefore differ not only in their natural highlights, but also in the rest stops and local products on offer.

Mountain Biking on the Beni Trail

The Beni Trail is a natural mountain bike trail for riders of all skill levels. It runs from Grillparz. If you want to compare different activities, this offers a clear distinction from the hiking trails mentioned: the Beni Trail is designated as a mountain bike trail, while K80 and the RW trails are described as hiking trails.

Chapels, Heritage Protection and Local Events

Heritage protection is another of Oberschlierbach’s stated features. The Schmiking farm chapel is protected under a regulation. The same applies to the Schiefer farm with its chapel. The Baumgartnerhof, also known as the Bachl-Baumgarten farm, is protected under a decision pursuant to Section 3. The Schiefer Chapel is also listed in the Schlierbach parish service schedule, with a Sunday service at 8:00 a.m. Check the service time with the parish before you travel.

The specific year references help put local events in context: Oberschlierbach’s fourth daffodil festival was held at Hochkogl in 2024, on the first Sunday after Easter. Until 2020, the Habinger Chapel was a stop on the annual pilgrimage from Schlierbach Abbey to Altpernstein. These details refer to different events and time periods; when planning, distinguish between the past festival date and the pilgrimage tradition documented up to 2020.

Getting There by Car

You can reach Oberschlierbach by car via the Phyrnautobahn A9 or the B 138 federal highway, followed by the L1324. Check the route before setting off. When planning your stay, you can combine your journey with the hiking or mountain biking activities that suit you.

Discover more destinations: Micheldorf in Upper Austria, Schlierbach, Schweizersberg, Steinbach an der Steyr, Obergrünburg, Pettenbach, Rosenau am Hengstpaß, Klaus an der Pyhrnbahn.

Go to the regional travel overview: Kirchdorf an der Krems.