--- title: Käfermühltal und Pechölstein S4 url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430000508/kaefermuehltal-und-pechoelstein-s4.html" description: "Wildly romantic!" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Käfermühltal und Pechölstein S4 Käfermühltal und Pechölstein S4 ================================= **Path number:** S4 **Starting place:** 4364 St. Thomas am Blasenstein **Destination:** 4364 St. Thomas am Blasenstein ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/239224/E3B5BAA1AB8443BE6E778DA3022F2715B12CA8D7ABC92B45868BA283D44D3C13/steinformationen-mit-moosbewuchs.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/239223/BE4092907A9C4C1A1B9B1B1C43495C1BF23FA137B80609006B7E985D7F6580FD/steinbogen-ruine-saxenegg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/239222/49F9B2825298A44B95366A0A308B728E53EE4D701DAFEC5515D3B91181AA5A5A/restmauer-ruine-saxenegg.jpg) © Open copyright © Gusenbauer Close copyright [ ![Stone with moss](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/239224/E3B5BAA1AB8443BE6E778DA3022F2715B12CA8D7ABC92B45868BA283D44D3C13/steinformationen-mit-moosbewuchs.jpg "© Gusenbauer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/239224/E3B5BAA1AB8443BE6E778DA3022F2715B12CA8D7ABC92B45868BA283D44D3C13/steinformationen-mit-moosbewuchs.jpg) © Open copyright © Regina Hürner Close copyright [ ![Stone arch ruin Saxenegg](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/239223/BE4092907A9C4C1A1B9B1B1C43495C1BF23FA137B80609006B7E985D7F6580FD/steinbogen-ruine-saxenegg.jpg "© Regina Hürner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/239223/BE4092907A9C4C1A1B9B1B1C43495C1BF23FA137B80609006B7E985D7F6580FD/steinbogen-ruine-saxenegg.jpg) © Open copyright © Regina Hürner Close copyright [ ![Remaining wall of the Saxenegg ruins](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/239222/49F9B2825298A44B95366A0A308B728E53EE4D701DAFEC5515D3B91181AA5A5A/restmauer-ruine-saxenegg.jpg "© Regina Hürner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/239222/49F9B2825298A44B95366A0A308B728E53EE4D701DAFEC5515D3B91181AA5A5A/restmauer-ruine-saxenegg.jpg) © Open copyright © Regina Hürner Close copyright [ ![Ruin of the Saxenegg tower](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/239221/BF9FA221196ACC0A46AD7A17E7F4553ED215A87A9E4061A52D3726CFF686C5E1/turmrest-der-ruine-klingenberg.jpg "© Regina Hürner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/239221/BF9FA221196ACC0A46AD7A17E7F4553ED215A87A9E4061A52D3726CFF686C5E1/turmrest-der-ruine-klingenberg.jpg) © Open copyright © Gusenbauer Close copyright [ ![Einsiedlerstein, Schalenstein](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204621/E190D3F1DF6D165206A02377794814138ACF2A466388C2C48D6B25B5B600327E/einsiedlerstein-schalenstein.jpg "© Gusenbauer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204621/E190D3F1DF6D165206A02377794814138ACF2A466388C2C48D6B25B5B600327E/einsiedlerstein-schalenstein.jpg) [ ![Pitch oil stone](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204530/ADE64DC55EF27612E7B55504B35A8F95B3A7E0E6DA7A17C643917BA4A27AF940/pechoelstein.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204530/ADE64DC55EF27612E7B55504B35A8F95B3A7E0E6DA7A17C643917BA4A27AF940/pechoelstein.jpg) © Open copyright © unknown Close copyright [ ![A granite block rising 5 meters from a 12 meter long and 6 meter wide, rounded slab of rock shows a split, as if 2 boulders were leaning against each other.\n\nAccording to old beliefs, slipping through from east to west helps against back pain and rheumatic complaints. You are also supposed to cast off your sins.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204053/AFAE7C9DC6337410378AAD5FEF34008F1ED85C9F67CD22E3F3A9557DE6E725D5/bucklwehluckn.jpg "© unknown") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204053/AFAE7C9DC6337410378AAD5FEF34008F1ED85C9F67CD22E3F3A9557DE6E725D5/bucklwehluckn.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. pets allowed Circular route Possible accommodation Markt 7 4364 St. Thomas am Blasenstein [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Markt%207%2C%204364%20St.%20Thomas%20am%20Blasenstein "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Markt%207%2C%204364%20St.%20Thomas%20am%20Blasenstein "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:ya{eHs~ayAn@`@`@z@p@TnAFvBl@rAe@zAP`DRp@_Av@Cj@xAZn@h@JbATx@r@Zp@\hAv@oBt@qAnAYfBsAt@qAp@MzBK~BJpAa@xAcApBG~CaCvA?z@tAvA~@rAGrAh@tAKhAQzEz@kBhA_@~B?~C]lBI|Bg@p@IdCy@tAa@xCiCpAq@zIe@hEXnDhAvH[pHRjH[`BoBfBaAlB{@f@Ul@Ef@TlEpB?`@zDl@bH|BzDm@xJyAvBw@cAu@kBm@K[d@g@bAg@zAeBpBe@v@c@_Aa@{BeAYyCj@eARkAhAkAX{AbCmCn@uDjAwC`Cs@fAg@tAH~@gB_AkBCuDQgBeBa@cAs@l@sAv@V_CGkB_@gA{@l@c@lAm@`BwB`CyBlB{A~A{Az@{@wCe@gA?aBBqCXaAhBsAnBw@t@iAb@}ADsDEeCYD[Ng@L]c@uAcEf@_DHuIzAaGdBuHfB}EdBwB{@mA{@qAwAa@yBTv@s@d@mAfCX~@lAt@fA`@Xb@{@l@sD`AaDz@iCz@Bz@xAlA\RuAw@yAo@m@_@wBHqAm@w@wAcAgBkB{@Gu@w@aA}Bo@gA}@i@]kBA_ClAmCz@h@SqA`@m@h@r@To@i@}AcAsBo@qA]aDBkDaAmA|@aDf@h@R~@^B&server=meta.tourdata.at) Wildly romantic! The hike starts in front of the market town hall. Past the Bucklwehluck'n (crawl-through stone that cures rheumatism and back pain), the "Hoanl" (grove with rock crevices and cave), the nature park playground, kindergarten, primary school and the Heimkehrerkreuz. Through a settlement with wonderful panoramic views as far as the Alps. Past meadows, wayside shrines, chapels and cobblestones (group of hedges with stone remnants). Via the wild and romantic Käfermühlbach valley with its moss-covered rock faces, the almost gorge-like character along the course of the stream with its primeval forest. The Saxenegg ruins (built in 1297) can be reached from here, off the hiking trail. Remains of the walls and an imposing moat around the former castle site can still be seen. Ascent to the idyllic Elmböck-Alm (holiday apartments) past the access road to the disc golf course. A visit here is absolutely worthwhile and guarantees fun. Continue to one of the largest pitch oil stones in the Mühlviertel at the Dechtelgruber chapel. Downhill through the forest into the valley and then the ascent to the village. Lined by Mühlviertel stone formations that will amaze you with their weathering, meadows and hedges. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** S4 **Starting place:** 4364 St. Thomas am Blasenstein **Destination:** 4364 St. Thomas am Blasenstein **duration:** 3h 2m **length:** 9,3 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 354m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 356m **Lowest point:** 459m **Highest point:** 703m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Gravel, unfixed **Starting point:** Market town hall **Destination:** Market town hall **further information:** - Circular route - Possible accommodation [ ![Altitude profile Käfermühltal und Pechölstein S4](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430000508&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Käfermühltal und Pechölstein S4](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430000508&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Käfermühltal und Pechölstein S4") [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ All year round, but no snow clearance [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**By car and bus to the starting point **Parking**- Parking space: 50 - Bus parking space: 1 **Parking fees**none **Shuttle service**none [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**Hiking map of the Mühlviertel Nature Park (municipalities: Allerheiligen, Bad Zell, St. Thomas, Rechberg) available for € 2.00 at the market town office, inn Ahorner, Doll's House Museum and at Nah & Frisch. [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Pets allowed - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Käfermühltal und Pechölstein S4** Gemeinde St. Thomas am Blasenstein Markt 7 4364 St. Thomas am Blasenstein Phone [ +43 7265 5455 ](tel:+4372655455) E-Mail [marktgemeinde@st-thomas.at](#mailto) Web [www.st-thomas.at](http://www.st-thomas.at "New window") http://www.st-thomas.at --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430000508) [To the website](http://www.st-thomas.at "New window") ×Declaration of consent ---------------------- The tours presented here are suggested tours that are provided free of charge. After agreeing to the terms of the disclaimer you receive detailed information such as altitude profiles, route plans, and an option for downloading files etc. Yes, I have read[ the disclaimer](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430000508/kaefermuehltal-und-pechoelstein-s4.html#ttgAccordionZustimmung)and I accept the terms and conditions. Please accept the terms and conditions and click 'Send' [GPX - Download (without waypoints) ](javascript:void(0)) [GPX - Download (with waypoints) ](javascript:void(0)) [KML - Download ](javascript:void(0)) [TCX - Download ](javascript:void(0)) **Recommendation**: For most apps (Komoot, Strava, Outdooractive), please download **GPX**. **KML** is particularly suitable for Google Earth/map views, **TCX** for Garmin and training apps. ### Altitude profile - Käfermühltal und Pechölstein S4 Close ![Altitude profile Käfermühltal und Pechölstein S4](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430000508&width=800&height=600&mkt=en) powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")