--- title: The way of the dragonfly in Oberhofen at lake Irrsee is a beautiful hiking path for the whole family url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001575/way-of-the-dragonfly.html" description: The way of the dragonfly in Oberhofen at lake Irrsee is a short, but very interesting hiking path at the shores of lake Irrsee. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # The way of the dragonfly in Oberhofen at lake Irrsee is a beautiful hiking path for the whole family Way of the dragonfly ====================== **Path number:** L **Starting place:** 4894 Oberhofen am Irrsee **Destination:** 4894 Oberhofen am Irrsee ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/241360/A32113260648D1CEDEF2BA0E567B10AEE3A625CD90101B8BADCCC34E76C5B587/libellenweg-irrsee.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/241361/8847FC2FE17B54C1BFD24DF700B16B497E60B51DF9B3A004E5B75061E46878CB/libellenweg-irrsee.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/241362/3450DD42B5E9CFFB869C22D4ED7C6425906C0694ED948CE314EE73CEA388094A/libellenweg-irrsee.jpg) © Open copyright © www.mondsee.at Close copyright [ ![The Nord Moor at the Irrsee, in the background the Irrsee](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241360/A32113260648D1CEDEF2BA0E567B10AEE3A625CD90101B8BADCCC34E76C5B587/libellenweg-irrsee.jpg "© www.mondsee.at") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241360/A32113260648D1CEDEF2BA0E567B10AEE3A625CD90101B8BADCCC34E76C5B587/libellenweg-irrsee.jpg) © Open copyright © www.mondsee.at Close copyright [ ![The Celtic mound, view of the Celtic mound and a tree.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241361/8847FC2FE17B54C1BFD24DF700B16B497E60B51DF9B3A004E5B75061E46878CB/libellenweg-irrsee.jpg "© www.mondsee.at") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241361/8847FC2FE17B54C1BFD24DF700B16B497E60B51DF9B3A004E5B75061E46878CB/libellenweg-irrsee.jpg) © Open copyright © www.mondsee.at Close copyright [ ![a small chapel at the edge of the forest, next to it a bench to sit down on](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241362/3450DD42B5E9CFFB869C22D4ED7C6425906C0694ED948CE314EE73CEA388094A/libellenweg-irrsee.jpg "© www.mondsee.at") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241362/3450DD42B5E9CFFB869C22D4ED7C6425906C0694ED948CE314EE73CEA388094A/libellenweg-irrsee.jpg) © Open copyright © www.mondsee.at Close copyright [ ![Landscape with church\n\n](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/223950/ADA233BB54F2892F4F5C4F955DD448EECDE0961F5084AFB74CB51616BEF76CB1/kirche-oberhofen-am-irrsee.jpg "© www.mondsee.at") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/223950/ADA233BB54F2892F4F5C4F955DD448EECDE0961F5084AFB74CB51616BEF76CB1/kirche-oberhofen-am-irrsee.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mondsee-Irrsee Close copyright [ ![A hut under a big tree in winter. Blue sky in the background.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241363/BC99ABA98DFBC5DF8496C03AB550BC8423752598D111A8BD3667B36A1EE1A89B/vogelbeobachtungshuette-beim-libellenweg-am-irrsee.jpg "© TVB Mondsee-Irrsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241363/BC99ABA98DFBC5DF8496C03AB550BC8423752598D111A8BD3667B36A1EE1A89B/vogelbeobachtungshuette-beim-libellenweg-am-irrsee.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mondsee-Irrsee Close copyright [ ![A wide expanse of snow covered moorland against a blue sky.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241364/CC3D74C38B45FBB1D5811A27915758B8A7C0B88515C8A666D5D06099E10CD711/winter-im-nordmoor-am-irrsee.jpg "© TVB Mondsee-Irrsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241364/CC3D74C38B45FBB1D5811A27915758B8A7C0B88515C8A666D5D06099E10CD711/winter-im-nordmoor-am-irrsee.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mondsee-Irrsee Close copyright [ ![Three big trees and a hut underneath. In the background a lake.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241365/79F49FB6BF20916EF3D09222E2A38911E72813319DF5C0831FCD8B248018058A/vogelbeobachtungshuette-beim-libellenweg-am-irrsee-im-winter.jpg "© TVB Mondsee-Irrsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241365/79F49FB6BF20916EF3D09222E2A38911E72813319DF5C0831FCD8B248018058A/vogelbeobachtungshuette-beim-libellenweg-am-irrsee-im-winter.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mondsee-Irrsee Close copyright [ ![A vast landscape against a clear blue sky on a winter's day.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241366/433E0A001A48F947A548F53C9B0AB2295597DFE45C4FF3AF05478F4BCBC8CB21/ausblick-auf-den-irrsee-im-winter.jpg "© TVB Mondsee-Irrsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241366/433E0A001A48F947A548F53C9B0AB2295597DFE45C4FF3AF05478F4BCBC8CB21/ausblick-auf-den-irrsee-im-winter.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mondsee-Irrsee Close copyright [ ![A small settlement with a church in the distance, in front of it a wide, snow-covered area. Some trees on the right.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241367/3750EACF0B048458309E5AAAAF73E3FCBDC39F0D0EF6BA86D98A3369CAF5EA70/oberhofen-am-irrsee-im-winter.jpg "© TVB Mondsee-Irrsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241367/3750EACF0B048458309E5AAAAF73E3FCBDC39F0D0EF6BA86D98A3369CAF5EA70/oberhofen-am-irrsee-im-winter.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mondsee-Irrsee Close copyright [ ![A beautiful little church with a gray stone tower. To the right is a large tree and a yellow house.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/241368/A4A5583864AEC4BF62E5D8B46B49160255616763AC8D127A097A72D6EC23EDB7/kirche-von-oberhofen-im-winter.jpg "© TVB Mondsee-Irrsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/241368/A4A5583864AEC4BF62E5D8B46B49160255616763AC8D127A097A72D6EC23EDB7/kirche-von-oberhofen-im-winter.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Circular route Dr. Franz Müller Str. 3 4894 Oberhofen am Irrsee [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dr.%20Franz%20M%C3%BCller%20Str.%203%2C%204894%20Oberhofen%20am%20Irrsee "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Dr.%20Franz%20M%C3%BCller%20Str.%203%2C%204894%20Oberhofen%20am%20Irrsee "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:cgqcHceepAtCnH|@tGl@jCt@pApAvFj@dAbBzAIlAk@tBaAlBODiBs@YE_@FgArAWz@WpBOf@Y\yBv@oF^cFx@C@MUKC{CBYWUq@IDgBnASd@G`Ak@?qBD[`@aGz@iBW_@OBGCFy@l@a@n@Oh@El@Bt@Rt@Xh@]|JeAOy@u@_@I{BSy@@cCc@k@CyALm@@_@WQAeByAqCq@_FuCeAWgCK}@Sk@k@Sk@Cc@Qu@OM}@MyAUgA@{@QyAiCw@wDs@uB]u@eCeDWq@Qy@i@iFYg@q@gD_@_BgAeD?WAYdBcBj@SbC]v@oAbBw@rBcD^iAZeBzBmGDmACm@?MbArAf@E`@YXMXOf@e@ZQ`@MnDEvBf@`ADhEeAdGeC`BKzM|BzBJNj@tAzCzCoDbAeAjCqBdAg@t@Qp@?p@LtAv@b@zAdC`GvAfC`@f@x@PlCYfCFJbAt@tB&server=meta.tourdata.at) **The way of the dragonfly is an easy hiking path through the municipality of Oberhofen.** Start at the parish church of Oberhofen not before having visited the interior of the gothic monument. Note the interesting altars and the pulpits of sculpture master Meinrad Guggenbichler. From the town centre follow the yellow hiking signs with the dragonfly symbol passing a small forest and through lushing meadows. Take a close look if you hear a prominent sound like a flute. This is the curlew, a rare bird species breeding here and heraldic animal of Oberhofen. All over Austria only few pairs can be found and at the nature conservation area "Nordmoor" (northern moor) some of them are living. When the curlew starts flying he sounds like a flute. That's when it can be spotted best because normally they are sitting in the high grass which makes them almost impossible to see. After the northern moor go to the right following the edge of a wood along a gravel road. Here you will soon pass the Celtic hill, an ancient burial mound from the Dark Age. After few kilometers you will be back at the point of origin in Oberhofen. Enjoy the walk! [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** L **Starting place:** 4894 Oberhofen am Irrsee **Destination:** 4894 Oberhofen am Irrsee **duration:** 1h 43m **length:** 6,7 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 57m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 57m **Lowest point:** 554m **Highest point:** 603m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt **Starting point:** Church in the center of Oberhofen at lake Irrsee. **Destination:** Church in the center of Oberhofen at lake Irrsee. **further information:** - Circular route - Experience of nature - Board possible **Details - hiking**- cleared winter hiking path [ ![Altitude profile Way of the dragonfly](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430001575&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Way of the dragonfly](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430001575&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Way of the dragonfly") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Baumgartner Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/152367/2CBD0A419730C57B51A67C57490B3129D96B8AC286A09E5419832D29CC27F06A/hotel-gasthaus-beim-erich.jpg "Hotel Beim Erich (© Copyright: Baumgartner)") Beim Erich ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/102252/beim-erich.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: www.mondsee.at Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/206533/43B496335776314FF299EBE4EBA299BEF46B3D8A5074D5FB5C19F11B6313F38A/keltenhuegel-oberhofen.jpg "\"Keltenhügel\" Oberhofen (© Copyright: www.mondsee.at)") Celtic hill ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/402257/celtic-hill.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Mondsee-Irrsee Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/213011/8AA4FA650279F05E9B2FF6E2E64957E27079A4C017BC9CBBD598A81C5F31D82E/nordmoor-am-irrsee-mit-vogelbeobachtungshuette.jpg "The \"Nordmoor\" at lake Irrsee (© Copyright: TVB Mondsee-Irrsee)") Nature reserve Irrsee Nordmoors ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430010288/nature-reserve-irrsee-nordmoors.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: www.mondsee.at Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/204699/FCA865414491521A45DBA4629E59B66D608FA62E8C2F835191F0A7FE974CDAED/pfarrkirche-oberhofen.jpg "Parish church Oberhofen (© Copyright: www.mondsee.at)") Parish Church of Oberhofen ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/401026/parish-church-of-oberhofen.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Endesgrabner Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/180804/C2030E4C9B546072D04C2AF04E4024DC400B952C72FA1735D734804A75D449CC/troadkastn.jpg "Troadkastn (© Copyright: Endesgrabner)") Troadkastn ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/100294/troadkastn.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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