Pitzenberg: Chapels, Forest and Cycling Route

Pitzenberg is rich in forests and has preserved its rural character. Several different themes shape the picture for visitors: the village chapel and its history, the chapel in Aich, the view from the vineyard and a cycling route passing small monuments. You can focus on culture and activity, or make the landscape your main interest.

Local History and Chapels

The place name itself also has a long history: Pitzenberg was first mentioned in official records in 1188 and 1193, then as “Putzenberg”. The older form differs from the name used today and offers a linguistic perspective on local history. It adds another perspective to the architectural evidence of how the place was named in the past.

The village chapel in Pitzenberg has been protected as a listed monument under an ordinance since 1820; the 2026 list of monuments records this protected status. The chapel also houses a figure of Christ dating from 1431. The dates mark different things: 1431 refers to the figure, while 1820 marks the start of monument protection. The protected status applies to the building, while the date refers to the figure of Christ.

The chapel in Aich has its own building history. It is a miniature of the parish church in Schwanenstadt and was built in 1911 by Matthias Mair, known locally as Wattmair, in Aich. Its miniature form makes the parish church an architectural point of comparison; the year of construction and the named builder give the chapel its own place in history. The two buildings therefore have different histories: the figure and monument protection are the focus for the village chapel, while the model and construction of the chapel in Aich are its defining features.

To help you plan, you can choose between individual architectural and historical details and a route that passes several small monuments. The chapels offer specific historical points of interest; the cycling route, by contrast, passes various small markers of local culture. This lets you explore Pitzenberg’s history both through individual buildings and along the way.

By Bike, on Foot and to the Viewpoint

An idyllic circular route through Pitzenberg takes cyclists past chapels, wayside crosses and other small monuments. Its appeal lies in combining exercise with the small cultural markers along the way. Those interested in local history can see the cycling route not just as time spent on a bike, but also as an opportunity to notice these details.

Well-maintained roads and trails let cyclists and walkers enjoy the area near Pitzenberg Forest. This gives you different options for planning your day: the specific cycling route passes chapels and wayside crosses, while the area near the forest can be enjoyed both by bike and on foot. The view from the vineyard is also one of Pitzenberg’s attractions, adding another highlight alongside the trails and buildings.

A Stop for Refreshments After Your Ride

After an eventful cycling tour, Gasthaus Litzing invites you to enjoy culinary specialties and a convivial get-together. If you plan to stop here, check the current operating conditions before your trip.

Discover more destinations: Steinbach Am Attersee, Innerschwand Am Mondsee, Oberhofen Am Irrsee, Nußdorf Am Attersee, Oberndorf Bei Schwanenstadt, Niederthalheim, Seewalchen Am Attersee, Schlatt.

Go to the regional travel overview: Vöcklabruck.