Mühlbach: Scythe-making, music and trails

Mühlbach is a district of Kiefersfelden. Two themes stand out here for visitors: the history of scythe-making and trails that include the area in hiking and cycling routes. The musical tradition of the Sensenschmied-Musikkapelle Mühlbach is another highlight. If you are looking for a hotel for your trip, you can first decide whether culture, hiking or cycling should be the focus. The following local and route connections can help you identify interests that suit your stay in Mühlbach and Kiefersfelden. The Kieferer Energy Hiking Trail in Kiefersfelden features, among other things, energy snails, hidden channels, power plant turbines and weirs; it is intended for adults and children.

Scythe-making and music

Over time, scythe production in Mühlbach developed into a thriving industry, with products exported around the world. The name of the Sensenschmied-Musikkapelle Mühlbach is rooted in this industrial history: it was founded in 1902 as the works band of the Bayerische und Tiroler Sensen-Union. To this day, the band performs at events and concerts in Mühlbach and neighboring communities, including Oberaudorf and Kiefersfelden. When planning your trip, you can consider craftsmanship and music as two distinct cultural highlights.

The Blaahaus in Kiefersfelden

At the Blaahaus Industrial Museum in Kiefersfelden, an exhibition covers the region’s history of coal, iron, scythes, marble and cement, as well as folk theater, musical tradition and community life. Historical artifacts and other exhibition areas are presented across approximately 450 m²; the tour is also translated into English. Visitors can also explore the corporate history of “Bayerische & Tiroler Sensen-Union AG” and learn more about the complex craftsmanship involved in making scythes. This makes it possible to connect Mühlbach’s scythe-making history with other topics relating to the community.

Hiking and pilgrimage trails through Mühlbach

Stage 5 of the Grenzenlos hiking trail passes through the district of Mühlbach on its way to Kiefersfelden. After a short stretch on a cycle path alongside the road, the route continues peacefully through woods and meadows. The Marienwege M5 pilgrimage trail passes through Mühlbach between Oberaudorf and Kiefersfelden. Kiefersfelden Mühlbach is also included in the designated route of the EUREGIO Marien-Weg M1.

Cycling routes with different points of interest

Several local connections are also mentioned for cycling tours. The cycling tour around Oberaudorf heads towards Mühlbach and then climbs from the Mühlbach fire station up to Oberaudorf. The Kiefersfelden cycling loop runs from Kiefersfelden towards Mühlbach and returns along the Inn embankment. The routes therefore differ in the section to consider when comparing them: for the Oberaudorf tour, it is the climb from the fire station; for the Kiefersfelden cycling loop, it is the return along the Inn embankment. You can compare these described local connections with your own tour plan.

For the broader travel overview: Kiefersfelden.