Discover Hörbich

If you are planning a hotel stay in Hörbich, hiking routes and the history of Tannberg can be important factors when choosing your destination. The route descriptions give specific details of the trails; the Bauernkriegweg – Great Loop also has a stated distance and walking time. Historical landmarks include Tannberg Castle ruins, the former Tannberghof estate, and the protected village chapel and Bildstock-Furthkreuz wayside shrine.

Hiking and Choosing a Route

The Bauernkriegweg – Great Loop is 15 km long, with a stated walking time of four hours. These figures answer two different questions when planning your day: the kilometres describe the distance, while the hours indicate the walking time. Allow extra time for breaks if you include the loop in your day’s plans. The route passes through Eiglersdorf, Furthkreuz, Haus „Garten“ and Tannberg, then continues into the Kleine Mühl valley.

The Mühlviertler Mittellandweg 150er passes Tannberghof and Tannberg Castle before reaching the Kleine Mühl valley in Doppl. It also runs through Außerhötzendorf in the municipality of Hörbich. Both route descriptions mention Tannberg and the Kleine Mühl valley, but the other named points differ. When choosing, you can use the Great Loop’s stated walking time and distance as a guide, and identify the 150er by the places along its route.

Tannberg: History and Landscape

Tannberg Castle ruins were first documented in 1180. In 1538, Tannberg was united with Marsbach, administered from there for a short time, and subsequently left to fall into ruin. These dates mark distinct periods: the first written record, followed by a later phase of union, administration, and decline. Tannberghof was a former estate of Tannberg Castle; when using the names for orientation, distinguish the former estate from the castle ruins. The castle stands high above a bend in the Kleine Mühl. The river thus adds a specific landscape reference to the historical context.

Protected Cultural Sites

The village chapel in Hörbich and the Bildstock-Furthkreuz wayside shrine in Eiglersdorf are two other protected cultural sites. Entries in the Federal Monuments Register dated 23 June 2026 list a protection order under § 3 for the chapel and a regulation for the Furthkreuz. Their protection measures and locations differ: the chapel is associated with Hörbich, while the Furthkreuz is in Eiglersdorf.

Getting There from Linz

Coming from Linz, the route to Hörbich follows the B127 for approximately 33 km to the Altenfelden roundabout. There, take the third exit towards Lembach. The distance is approximate, and route details may change. Use the roundabout as the stated waypoint and check the current route before setting out.

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Go to the regional travel overview: Rohrbach.