Discover Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis

When looking for a hotel in Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis, nature, trails or cultural history may be the deciding factors. Stadlerwiese is known for its ecosystems and plants; at Roadlberg, viewpoints, landscape conservation and MTB connections come together; and at the landscape pond, a soil education trail explores questions about regional soils. Other highlights include Heidenstein with Teufelsbründl and original Mühlviertel farmhouses. This gives you the option of tailoring your travel plans to the local attractions that matter to you.

Nature and views

The Stadlerwiese nature reserve covers around 3.4 hectares and features diverse, valuable and increasingly rare ecosystems. A total of 102 different plant species have been counted at Stadlerwiese. This makes it a specific point of interest if you want to give greater weight to nature and plants when planning your trip.

At 778 metres, Roadlberg offers a viewpoint in the municipalities of Ottenschlag and Alberndorf, with the Sterngartlblick observation tower. The Roadlberg landscape conservation area is also located in the municipalities of Alberndorf and Ottenschlag. At Roadlberg, the trails are connected to the Sterngartl-Gusental region's MTB route network. The viewpoint, protected area and route network offer different ways to include Roadlberg in your plans.

Soil and landscape by the pond

The first soil education trail in Upper Austria is located at the landscape pond. It runs around the pond and features a total of ten information boards about the region's soils, their formation and their effects on landscape development and people. The trail is therefore a good fit if you want to explore the landscape not just as a backdrop, but also in terms of how it formed and developed.

The starting point is the car park at the Mooswiesen landscape pond, which has a drinks vending machine and a toilet. Before your visit, check whether the information boards and the facilities mentioned are available on site.

Routes for different plans

The route details offer a direct comparison of their scope: the 1.6-kilometre hiking trail starts at the Roadlhof snack station and passes through protected mixed forests and flowering dry meadows. The S13 Ottenschlag loop covers 23.9 kilometres, starts and ends in Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis, and is rated easy. The hiking trail focuses on the landscapes along the way, while the S13 has a specified starting point, endpoint, total distance and difficulty level. You can compare these listed route details with your own plans.

Cultural history and architecture

Heidenstein with Teufelsbründl is a cult site around 3,000 years old. It may have been dedicated to the Romano-Celtic god of life. Another historical period is marked by the year 1799: a fire destroyed almost the entire village. In response, the villagers vowed to make an annual pilgrimage to Altenberg.

The original Mühlviertel farmhouses in Ottenschlag were built using the region's characteristic Steinbloß construction method. For those interested in culture, this offers several perspectives: a very ancient cult site, a historical turning point followed by a vow to make a pilgrimage, and a preserved regional building style.

Discover more destinations: Dürnberg, Hellmonsödt, Schenkenfelden, Altenberg bei Linz, Eidenberg, Vorderweißenbach, Goldwörth, Mursberg

For the higher-level travel overview: Urfahr-Umgebung.