Mühlviertel Alm

Hiking Holidays at their finest!

Are Rebuledt and Ritzenedt, Ebrixedt and Waltresedt, Promenedt and Paroxedt, Hörzenschlag, Spinnstock and Hackstock part of an ancient magic square? Not at all! These are the names of picturesque holiday resorts within wonderful Mühlviertel Alm, an outstandingly beautiful paradise for walkers and hikers. Every single farmhouse in this region has a long story to tell. Even the farm names – such as Schlamperl, Schnallnhiasl, Saurüssl, Uhrmacher, Lügerer or Brombeer – are deeply rooted in tradition. Along the great number of scenic trails you can discover Mühlviertel Alm on foot and take a look back in time. Mühlviertel’s history boasts a whole array of important historical facts, from the first settlements and the Upper Austrian population to the transition from paganism to Christianity. In addition, hikers get to know more about the region’s agriculture, rules and laws. At the Mühlviertel Alm Tourist Office you get a very special hiking map featuring an infinite number of hidden places and other little secrets that can be discovered in the course of adventurous hiking days: fountains of energizing water, mystic stones, colorful wayside shrines, mysterious forests and rock formations, sacrificial sites, bullauns, and many other highlights and records of the eventful past await you here. Most of them are dating back to the transition from the Middle Ages to the modern era. Still today the area is famous for its “Mühlviertler Heilsam” ointment, produced on large granite stones, which has healing effects on a wide range of injuries and complaints for both man and animals. For centuries, the energizing “Augenbründl” fountains has been providing healing waters for all hose suffering from eye diseases. What’s more, the infinite number of sacrificial sites and mystic stones placed on top of mountains and hills served as ritual places during pre-Christian times. Exploring scenic Mühlviertel Alm on foot ensures truly unforgettable moments in one of Austria’s most beautiful areas. Experience the power of nature, feel the energy of manmade landscapes, find your inner balance and forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life by exploring Mühlviertel’s eventful history.

In addition, the hiking map of Mühlviertel Alm boasts another special feature: numerous picture-book spots for hobby painters! Admire the most wonderful areas embedded in the stunning scenery, with the main Alpine ridge as lovely backdrop.

Tourist Board Mühlviertler Alm
Unterweißenbach 19, 4273 Unterweißenbach
Tel: +43 7956 7304
Fax: +43 7956 7304-4
Email: office@muehlviertleralm.at
Homepage: http://www.muehlviertleralm.at

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