--- title: Herrgottsitz Nr. 80 url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430000360/herrgottsitz-nr-80.html" description: "On the Steininger Berg (855 m), the highest point in the municipality of Schönau, there is a legendary rock, the Herrgottsitz. The summit cross is easy to climb for those with average experience using a rope. In the seat-shaped hollow at the top, the good Lord is said to have rested and smiled gently at the Mühlviertel hills after having created them so charmingly and lovingly. At the time of the Counter-Reformation, Protestants are also said to have held secret meetings and celebrations at this place. In the immediate vicinity is the summit of the Steininger Berg and to the east you have a wonderful view over Schönau and the Ruttenstein ruins. You return to the village via the \"Stoaninger Alm\" with its speed gliding railway and snack station." date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Herrgottsitz Nr. 80 Herrgottsitz Nr. 80 ===================== **Starting place:** 4274 Schönau im Mühlkreis **Destination:** 4274 Schönau im Mühlkreis ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/238875/40F3BD49E74F5B2D2D6A3C184569A9F207D16A04C425BB98C9210074D097E58A/gipfelkreuz.jpg) © Open copyright © Engelbert Diesenreither Close copyright [ ![Summit cross at the Herrgottsitz](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/238875/40F3BD49E74F5B2D2D6A3C184569A9F207D16A04C425BB98C9210074D097E58A/gipfelkreuz.jpg "© Engelbert Diesenreither") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/238875/40F3BD49E74F5B2D2D6A3C184569A9F207D16A04C425BB98C9210074D097E58A/gipfelkreuz.jpg) Schulstraße 1 4274 Schönau im Mühlkreis [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Schulstra%C3%9Fe%201%2C%204274%20Sch%C3%B6nau%20im%20M%C3%BChlkreis "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Schulstra%C3%9Fe%201%2C%204274%20Sch%C3%B6nau%20im%20M%C3%BChlkreis "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:iekfHs~{xAnAnBf@fB[rDPdBs@hCa@h@WzCsAdB_AzD?hCiAdEk@xJQ|EzA`K?~A?vBaBxJtAxGbAbHf@hGw@tEm@a@EiGoA|DcANQuEq@yCaBQkBpCkBtA_Dh@uDnIUeE_D{@]qC}CP{D_F_AoJjBmLdDyFnDmEnCmBj@dBvB?hAgC~Ck@jBoFpBwBl@jAm@~AfBp@TaDQsDbCwE&server=meta.tourdata.at) pets allowed Circular route On the Steininger Berg (855 m), the highest point in the municipality of Schönau, there is a legendary rock, the Herrgottsitz. The summit cross is easy to climb for those with average experience using a rope. In the seat-shaped hollow at the top, the good Lord is said to have rested and smiled gently at the Mühlviertel hills after having created them so charmingly and lovingly. At the time of the Counter-Reformation, Protestants are also said to have held secret meetings and celebrations at this place. In the immediate vicinity is the summit of the Steininger Berg and to the east you have a wonderful view over Schönau and the Ruttenstein ruins. You return to the village via the "Stoaninger Alm" with its speed gliding railway and snack station. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4274 Schönau im Mühlkreis **Destination:** 4274 Schönau im Mühlkreis **duration:** 1h 45m **length:** 7,0 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 212m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 186m **Lowest point:** 636m **Highest point:** 846m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Great panorama **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Hiking trail **Starting point:** at the village square by the bus stop **Destination:** at the village square by the bus stop **further information:** - Circular route - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Herrgottsitz Nr. 80](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430000360&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Herrgottsitz Nr. 80](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430000360&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Herrgottsitz Nr. 80") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**by car: Exit Linz, continue on Mühlkreis-Autobahn/A7/E55 - leave Mühlkreis-Autobahn/A7/E55 - continue in the direction of Pregarten/Bad Zell - enter Bad Zell - continue on Linzer Straße/B124 - turn left in Bad Zell Follow direction: Unterweißenbach/Liebenau/Schönau [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (6 - 14 Year) - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Pets allowed - Suitable for families **Most economical season**- Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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