--- title: Bärenluckenweg url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430000364/baerenluckenweg.html" description: "Hiking trail in Kaltenberg in the Mühlviertel regionThe wild and romantic valley of the Höllenbach stream and the rugged Bärenlucke: this trail offers impressive nature. After your start in Kaltenberg, the trail leads you downhill through the forest to the Bärenlucke. After a steep ascent along the stream, you come to the \"Kuchlstein\", where a bench invites you to take a break. A short distance further up the stream, you can take a detour to a bridge and enjoy another view of the wildly rugged \"Bärenlucke\". You return to Kaltenberg along a steep hiking trail." date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Bärenluckenweg Bärenluckenweg ================ **Path number:** Nr. 44 **Starting place:** 4273 Kaltenberg **Destination:** 4273 Kaltenberg ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/238886/632209C8FF7A7149EB9CAC6380C65C2E9AF6E8F267153D61610669E5E51508AA/baerenluckenweg-wandern-in-kaltenberg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/238887/E76441C11E919DEE8A9844589F7D50105484BFCF476C64A9CC8BC4A3550FD76E/wildromantisches-tal-des-hoellenbachs-wandern-in-kaltenberg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/238888/39044D855EF1F43C81D57687AFA47AE87F09D4B7C5C0479C7EE8F5FE76E05770/kuchlstein.jpg) © Open copyright © tourismuskaltenberg Close copyright [ ![Bärenluckenweg hiking trail in Kaltenberg](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/238886/632209C8FF7A7149EB9CAC6380C65C2E9AF6E8F267153D61610669E5E51508AA/baerenluckenweg-wandern-in-kaltenberg.jpg "© tourismuskaltenberg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/238886/632209C8FF7A7149EB9CAC6380C65C2E9AF6E8F267153D61610669E5E51508AA/baerenluckenweg-wandern-in-kaltenberg.jpg) © Open copyright © tourismuskaltenberg Close copyright [ ![Wild and romantic valley of the Höllenbach - hiking in Kaltenberg](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/238887/E76441C11E919DEE8A9844589F7D50105484BFCF476C64A9CC8BC4A3550FD76E/wildromantisches-tal-des-hoellenbachs-wandern-in-kaltenberg.jpg "© tourismuskaltenberg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/238887/E76441C11E919DEE8A9844589F7D50105484BFCF476C64A9CC8BC4A3550FD76E/wildromantisches-tal-des-hoellenbachs-wandern-in-kaltenberg.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Kaltenberg Close copyright [ ![Kuchlstein](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/238888/39044D855EF1F43C81D57687AFA47AE87F09D4B7C5C0479C7EE8F5FE76E05770/kuchlstein.jpg "© Gemeinde Kaltenberg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/238888/39044D855EF1F43C81D57687AFA47AE87F09D4B7C5C0479C7EE8F5FE76E05770/kuchlstein.jpg) 1. 2. 3. Circular route Possible accommodation Kaltenberg 2 4273 Kaltenberg [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kaltenberg%202%2C%204273%20Kaltenberg "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Kaltenberg%202%2C%204273%20Kaltenberg "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:cfvfH}}dyAQNONIVQNOPMPKTQASAQEQGGY?[CYDY@[E[Q@MTMPOISBSDOLQDOVKROLC[Fe@@[EYC[C]B]JSHYJWLSJURWDYHW@[D[D[LYQ@MTMPOLSJQJQCSBQFQNQLQNITQTMPMRMRQJOOG[?[@[B]AYB]D[?[DYLULQL]NSLSHWPONOLULOLQNKTGPALQHWPSHUNQPINSC[C]C]?]DYGYMTQPMTMRORMRMPOJSHQJQFQDORQNQ@QOOUB_@FY@]EYOMQOKUSD]`@CZMT?\MPS?S?QCOPMPQFMPKVOPIXKRMTMR_@FQEOKSGOEFj@Mf@AZOHQGQBSHQJQDIWQRLVHVHTGVUEi@SWUQFSGQAQBQ?GYQDQKSEQCMSOOOOOQIUOWIUQCSDONSHQMMOMUOMKWOOKYGYMQMUSEQESBOPOHSHOJQFQFQPKREZEZEXNRPARCPGPGNGREPFRDLRHVDj@JXHVLRNRLLLRRBPBRDLT@ZEZJh@JVRBPBRDPBPER?PALPNPRBPCPMPEPAP?R@P?VFRJRJRGPMJT@^DVLTJRLPNNPLPDPBREPCPJJTHXHXDZ@ZSCQMQ@SAQFMTFXHTPFLN?Z?\A\KXON?ZDZHVPJNLPNLRLTFX@^?ZA\@ZBXHVTARCPDPDRBPBRHPHNFNNNNRHNJPLPHPJPJRFPAPCRENOPMLQHWJSHYJUFUHYJWJWHWPGNIJULSJWLUHUHYHUJWLSJULSNQLQNORCREPBR?RBP@P@TEPERBNLNONPLMLUNONMPIPKXINKPQLOJW@]@[E[MSQIQF]NQFQHUKKUOOOMQ@QHQHQHSFQASJOLOLKN&server=meta.tourdata.at) *Hiking trail in Kaltenberg in the Mühlviertel region* The wild and romantic valley of the Höllenbach stream and the rugged Bärenlucke: this trail offers impressive nature. After your start in Kaltenberg, the trail leads you downhill through the forest to the Bärenlucke. After a steep ascent along the stream, you come to the "Kuchlstein", where a bench invites you to take a break. A short distance further up the stream, you can take a detour to a bridge and enjoy another view of the wildly rugged "Bärenlucke". You return to Kaltenberg along a steep hiking trail. **The trail** The Bärenluckenweg is a circular hiking trail. With a length of 4.6 km and an altitude difference of around 160 metres, it is suitable for a leisurely hike. **Important information**: Good footwear is highly recommended. The trail includes some wet spots. **Refreshments along the way** At the starting point in Kaltenberg, the traditional [**Kaltenbergerhof**](https://www.muehlviertel-almfreistadt.at/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430000131/kaltenbergerhof.html) inn with its traditional cuisine invites you to stop for a bite to eat. The cosy parlour or the guest garden will provide for your physical well-being. Close to the village, around 900 m from the town centre, you will find the [**Langoth snack station**](https://www.muehlviertel-almfreistadt.at/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430005900/jausenstation-langoth.html), which will spoil you with a hearty snack, hearty meals and homemade pastries. **Sights and highlights along the way** - St Mary's pilgrimage church in Kaltenberg - Original chapel - Bärenlucke - Kuchlstein: The overhanging stone, which forms a sheltered cave, has always been a shelter for lumberjacks. During the turmoil of the Second World War, the Kuchlstein was used as a hiding place from the Russian soldiers. As the women were hidden for long periods of time, they also cooked there, which is how the stone got its name. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** Nr. 44 **Starting place:** 4273 Kaltenberg **Destination:** 4273 Kaltenberg **duration:** 2h 0m **length:** 4,6 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 159m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 159m **Lowest point:** 672m **Highest point:** 837m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Individual Views **Paths covering:** Hiking trail **Starting point:** Town centre - opposite the Kaltenbergerhof inn **Destination:** Town centre - opposite the Kaltenbergerhof inn **further information:** - Circular route - Possible accommodation - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Bärenluckenweg](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430000364&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Bärenluckenweg](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430000364&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Bärenluckenweg") [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ All year round [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**by car: from Linz/Salzburg - A7 - B124 Königswiesener Straße - in Bad Zell turn left onto L576 Schönauer Straße to Unterweißenbach - turn left and follow the Nordkamm Landesstraße to Kaltenberg [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Not suitable for wheelchairs. The property is not compliant with Austria's ÖNORM legal standard. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Bärenluckenweg** Mühlviertler Alm Kaltenberg 2 4273 Kaltenberg Phone [ +43 7956 7305 ](tel:+4379567305) E-Mail [info@urkraftdorf.at](#mailto) Web [urkraftdorf.at/baerenluckenweg/](https://urkraftdorf.at/baerenluckenweg/ "New window") https://urkraftdorf.at/baerenluckenweg/ --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Discover more ](#ttgCollapseMeineEmpfehlungen) -------------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Urheber: Irene Hofer Copyright: Bundesdenkmalamt Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/452373/A1A3E5FD44E98CE4FC8AF2AFFEA5AF1EC8D5E127045E8EF7494D9B2749804EEF/q-at-08-kal-c-gotikstr-bundesdenkmalamt-irenehofer-7-jpg.jpg "q-AT-08-KAL (c)Gotikstr-Bundesdenkmalamt-IreneHofer (7).jpg (© Urheber: Irene Hofer Copyright: Bundesdenkmalamt)") St. Mary's Pilgrimage Church ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400705/st-mary-s-pilgrimage-church.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/207287/9A9A1B0355AA761991EDA933E55417DDF9E7D2FF0070F6D06F6DD42672FF3788/kaltenberg-augenbruendl.jpg "Kaltenberg, Augenbründl (© Copyright: Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt)") Ursprungskapelle und Augenbründl ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430000318/ursprungskapelle-und-augenbruendl.html) 1. 2. 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