--- title: Obergrabenweg url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430000365/obergrabenweg.html" description: "Hiking trail in Kaltenberg in the Mühlviertel regionImposing rock formations are typical of the Mühlviertel. And you will discover these and more on a hike along the Obergrabenweg trail. Shortly after the starting point in Kaltenberg, at the first farm along the trail, you can marvel at a 300-year-old listed lime tree. The trail continues through beautiful meadow and forest paths to the Phallusstein: a stone with a bowl that is formed by the weather and was understood to be a special divine revelation. This is followed by an impressive ascent to the Rifflberg. A fantastic panorama awaits you here: a sweeping view of the Mühlviertel hills in the direction of Sandl. You should definitely plan some time to linger here before heading back to Kaltenberg." date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Obergrabenweg Obergrabenweg =============== **Path number:** Nr. 43 **Starting place:** 4273 Kaltenberg **Destination:** 4273 Kaltenberg ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/215399/5D95060687A8D232D4854059F2C08BFB65FF722D88E29E0DFEEE2FE480D2A2EB/phallusstein.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/238889/70BF80BDE8B3804C1A4A4CC57D16E0DFF0103FA5E90E1CB12C7D4101D002FD60/obergrabenweg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/238890/5105A91B900507672D1B46C5FF3C7F11A2B7B06D9E0FC2E443FDA39DEF345DF5/obergrabenweg.jpg) © Open copyright © tourismuskaltenberg Close copyright [ ![Phallus stone in Kaltenberg](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/215399/5D95060687A8D232D4854059F2C08BFB65FF722D88E29E0DFEEE2FE480D2A2EB/phallusstein.jpg "© tourismuskaltenberg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/215399/5D95060687A8D232D4854059F2C08BFB65FF722D88E29E0DFEEE2FE480D2A2EB/phallusstein.jpg) © Open copyright © tourismuskaltenberg Close copyright [ ![Obergrabenweg](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/238889/70BF80BDE8B3804C1A4A4CC57D16E0DFF0103FA5E90E1CB12C7D4101D002FD60/obergrabenweg.jpg "© tourismuskaltenberg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/238889/70BF80BDE8B3804C1A4A4CC57D16E0DFF0103FA5E90E1CB12C7D4101D002FD60/obergrabenweg.jpg) © Open copyright © tourismuskaltenberg Close copyright [ ![Obergrabenweg](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/238890/5105A91B900507672D1B46C5FF3C7F11A2B7B06D9E0FC2E443FDA39DEF345DF5/obergrabenweg.jpg "© tourismuskaltenberg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/238890/5105A91B900507672D1B46C5FF3C7F11A2B7B06D9E0FC2E443FDA39DEF345DF5/obergrabenweg.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Kaltenberg Close copyright [ ![Phallus stone](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/238892/F53149A57F8D28666796EBD0FC276FD6E06435DD01AE590BDA6C326CD6CFADD6/phallusstein.jpg "© Gemeinde Kaltenberg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/238892/F53149A57F8D28666796EBD0FC276FD6E06435DD01AE590BDA6C326CD6CFADD6/phallusstein.jpg) © Open copyright © tourismuskaltenberg Close copyright [ ![Obergrabenweg Rifflberg](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/238891/3A9F801845DC26DAEE309D24D4299E0A7E3DD3F40B4EA0A01912ADFD4E888229/obergrabenweg-rifflberg.jpg "© tourismuskaltenberg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/238891/3A9F801845DC26DAEE309D24D4299E0A7E3DD3F40B4EA0A01912ADFD4E888229/obergrabenweg-rifflberg.jpg) © Open copyright © tourismuskaltenberg Close copyright [ ![Obergrabenweg Kaltenberg](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/238893/4771620DD85919D390682D14AB2C787E75D444205274D1CBC967EAD1240963F7/obergrabenweg-kaltenberg.jpg "© tourismuskaltenberg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/238893/4771620DD85919D390682D14AB2C787E75D444205274D1CBC967EAD1240963F7/obergrabenweg-kaltenberg.jpg) © Open copyright © tourismuskaltenberg Close copyright [ ![Obergrabenweg Rifflberg View of the Mühlviertel hills](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/238894/3F4F0949C6776840DB45EAEF36CF048E85CDDCF67BCAAC0A100B94F359A18CAC/obergrabenweg-rifflberg-ausblick-muehlviertler-huegelwelt.jpg "© tourismuskaltenberg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/238894/3F4F0949C6776840DB45EAEF36CF048E85CDDCF67BCAAC0A100B94F359A18CAC/obergrabenweg-rifflberg-ausblick-muehlviertler-huegelwelt.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Kaltenberg Close copyright [ ![Pitch oil stone](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/238895/612E9CF600E020082D4D2E9945DB2E9F1F691DB0733119D5E673D2EF0DF13B41/pechoelstein.jpg "© Gemeinde Kaltenberg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/238895/612E9CF600E020082D4D2E9945DB2E9F1F691DB0733119D5E673D2EF0DF13B41/pechoelstein.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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:ievfHo~dyAg@AoBxCe@fA]jB}AvFoAjDu@b@StA}@vCw@OSF]`@}AZ_Az@u@c@e@@aAv@[h@QAMUWoAeAf@aBbBsCnAkAtAs@~Be@bAGZBz@Qt@y@jAWnAGvAbAnC@d@MRBZvAtBTl@d@HrAbAXjAd@dALtAb@fAhA`@x@bAPrAAZ]jCOpC@rA\hCn@n@b@?lGuGNLPpAc@`AIXB\p@vAPNr@i@|@Cb@F~@r@@v@ZjALtAKp@@\Qn@@tAr@xCf@^~@\r@l@Rp@\pFXh@zAp@|@rDVnC^dA^b@xAf@jFyFt@a@hAgCr@wBvAeH`@]d@?HWSoAIoCaBqDJSx@?`@YTs@Fu@PIRFp@d@PEj@}@b@H|@qAb@ILs@DyBPMlCjCf@z@pAWr@pAHWCmAa@eAIu@CmCPmBf@`BLz@nAxB`@Vb@RNKZiAl@b@b@m@F]i@y@cAm@Eo@Ls@A}@RoCA[[i@QMQHJR?\SBgAq@u@tAS?}AqCe@gBYg@sDuAKUAcG_@eB{@sBe@U}CSiAg@[g@SoBS_HJ_FEwANkCp@{BJuAIs@s@}BEy@FsBMs@c@WiC]eCuCIqBJgESq@e@Eo@h@QBu@q@QAoB\g@d@&server=meta.tourdata.at) *Hiking trail in Kaltenberg in the Mühlviertel region* Imposing rock formations are typical of the Mühlviertel. And you will discover these and more on a hike along the Obergrabenweg trail. Shortly after the starting point in Kaltenberg, at the first farm along the trail, you can marvel at a 300-year-old listed lime tree. The trail continues through beautiful meadow and forest paths to the Phallusstein: a stone with a bowl that is formed by the weather and was understood to be a special divine revelation. This is followed by an impressive ascent to the Rifflberg. A fantastic panorama awaits you here: a sweeping view of the Mühlviertel hills in the direction of Sandl. You should definitely plan some time to linger here before heading back to Kaltenberg. **The trail** The Obergrabenweg is a circular hiking trail. With a length of 7.5 km and an elevation gain of around 230 metres, it is suitable for a two-hour hike. In wet weather, good footwear is recommended for the hike. **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. In the cosy restaurant or in the guest garden, you will be well catered for. 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 - Chapel of origin - Augenbründl - Playground with small motor skills park - Steinernes Kornmandl boulder - Phallus stone - Firlinger Höhe viewing point - View from the Rifflberg - Pechölstein [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** Nr. 43 **Starting place:** 4273 Kaltenberg **Destination:** 4273 Kaltenberg **duration:** 2h 30m **length:** 7,5 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 227m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 228m **Lowest point:** 718m **Highest point:** 880m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Hiking trail **Starting point:** Town centre opposite the Kaltenbergerhof **Destination:** Town centre opposite the Kaltenbergerhof **further information:** - Circular route - Possible accommodation - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Obergrabenweg](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430000365&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Obergrabenweg](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430000365&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Obergrabenweg") [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Spring to autumn [ 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 groups - 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) ---------------------------------- **Obergrabenweg** Mühlviertler Alm Kaltenberg 2 4273 Kaltenberg Phone [ +43 7956 7305 ](tel:+4379567305) E-Mail [info@urkraftdorf.at](#mailto) Web [www.urkraftdorf.at/obergrabenweg/](https://www.urkraftdorf.at/obergrabenweg/ "New window") https://www.urkraftdorf.at/obergrabenweg/ --- **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: tourismuskaltenberg Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/215399/5D95060687A8D232D4854059F2C08BFB65FF722D88E29E0DFEEE2FE480D2A2EB/phallusstein.jpg "Phallus stone (© Copyright: tourismuskaltenberg)") Phallusstein - ein Ort der Kraft ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430015232/phallusstein-ein-ort-der-kraft.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. 3. 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