--- title: Familientour am Johannesweg url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430004335/familientour-am-johannesweg.html" description: "Simply switch off and get out into nature with the whole family!The section from Schönau im Mühlkreis to the Prandegg castle ruins is ideal for a family hike." date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Familientour am Johannesweg Familientour am Johannesweg ============================= **Path number:** 81 **Starting place:** 4274 Schönau im Mühlkreis **Destination:** 4274 Schönau im Mühlkreis ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/243797/96CEF5E9A091BD2F531EDA3679263CC9725858DA07892221B3D47D3EDB4049AD/muehlviertelruineprandeggomakinderoberoesterreichtourismusgmbhmartinfickert-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/243798/C4B679DA5F7F2D93441C1DBC80DEED763C0FCB626389AED686060826EE0A129E/muehlviertelruineprandeggomakindaussichtoberoesterreichtourismusgmbhmartinfickert-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/204146/7BE338C0EF8B8CAD8EAF02043CA38B4A9B95AB23580028E72B1DD867C79884B0/burgruine-prandegg-bei-sonnenuntergang.jpg) © Open copyright © Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert Close copyright [ ![Photo Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert: A grandmother and her granddaughters rest at the Prandegg ruins in Schönau im Mühlkreis.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243797/96CEF5E9A091BD2F531EDA3679263CC9725858DA07892221B3D47D3EDB4049AD/muehlviertelruineprandeggomakinderoberoesterreichtourismusgmbhmartinfickert-jpg.jpg "© Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243797/96CEF5E9A091BD2F531EDA3679263CC9725858DA07892221B3D47D3EDB4049AD/muehlviertelruineprandeggomakinderoberoesterreichtourismusgmbhmartinfickert-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert Close copyright [ ![Photo Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert: A grandmother and her granddaughter at the tower of the Prandegg ruins in Schönau im Mühlkreis.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243798/C4B679DA5F7F2D93441C1DBC80DEED763C0FCB626389AED686060826EE0A129E/muehlviertelruineprandeggomakindaussichtoberoesterreichtourismusgmbhmartinfickert-jpg.jpg "© Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243798/C4B679DA5F7F2D93441C1DBC80DEED763C0FCB626389AED686060826EE0A129E/muehlviertelruineprandeggomakindaussichtoberoesterreichtourismusgmbhmartinfickert-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Katrin Hofstadler Close copyright [ ![Prandegg castle ruins at sunset](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204146/7BE338C0EF8B8CAD8EAF02043CA38B4A9B95AB23580028E72B1DD867C79884B0/burgruine-prandegg-bei-sonnenuntergang.jpg "© TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Katrin Hofstadler") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204146/7BE338C0EF8B8CAD8EAF02043CA38B4A9B95AB23580028E72B1DD867C79884B0/burgruine-prandegg-bei-sonnenuntergang.jpg) © Open copyright © Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert Close copyright [ ![Photo Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert: Two girls explore the rooms of the Prandegg ruins in Schönau im Mühlkreis.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243799/A6573A2565F1FBD7B221356C87BF26B5757F40CCEF17CAD64025242F20AF1E04/muehlviertelruineprandeggkinderoberoesterreichtourismusgmbhmartinfickert-jpg.jpg "© Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243799/A6573A2565F1FBD7B221356C87BF26B5757F40CCEF17CAD64025242F20AF1E04/muehlviertelruineprandeggkinderoberoesterreichtourismusgmbhmartinfickert-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert Close copyright [ ![Photo Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert: Two girls blow on a dandelion flower at the Prandegg ruins in Schönau im Mühlkreis.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243800/FEF1C8FEB50BDD5AF5ACCE13500E1F0ACCE92BD93CF3799333140A8DE75B9AC1/muehlviertelruineprandeggkinderloewenzahnoberoesterreichtourismusgmbhmartinfickert-jpg.jpg "© Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243800/FEF1C8FEB50BDD5AF5ACCE13500E1F0ACCE92BD93CF3799333140A8DE75B9AC1/muehlviertelruineprandeggkinderloewenzahnoberoesterreichtourismusgmbhmartinfickert-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Walch Andreas Photography Close copyright [ ![Photo: TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Walch Andreas Photography: View from the ruins of Prandegg Castle](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243801/873FD2818BFC25A4EC1BEC24881C2645AA7A5A608BA446F06DEEB51E57D1887B/johanneswegburgruineprandeggweitblickmann02tvbmuehlviertleralmfreistadtwalchandreasphotography-jpg.jpg "© TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Walch Andreas Photography") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243801/873FD2818BFC25A4EC1BEC24881C2645AA7A5A608BA446F06DEEB51E57D1887B/johanneswegburgruineprandeggweitblickmann02tvbmuehlviertleralmfreistadtwalchandreasphotography-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert Close copyright [ ![Photo Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert: A grandmother and her granddaughter under a stone arch in the Prandegg ruins in Schönau im Mühlkreis.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243802/08146D035E41F8B3BD38CAE9CA48BA13F548E6DCBA591519B49DFEFF182CEE15/muehlviertelruineprandeggeingangomakindoberoesterreichtourismusgmbhmartinfickert-jpg.jpg "© Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243802/08146D035E41F8B3BD38CAE9CA48BA13F548E6DCBA591519B49DFEFF182CEE15/muehlviertelruineprandeggeingangomakindoberoesterreichtourismusgmbhmartinfickert-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Walch Andreas Photography Close copyright [ ![Photo: TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Walch Andreas Photography: Hiking on the Johannesweg trail](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243803/A171DB30FF8A613DE74D53095D4225EBD0CA67DB60AE29465C26D49C0085ACEB/johanneswegburgruineprandeggrundwegwandergruppetvbmuehlviertleralmfreistadtwalchandreasphotography-jpg.jpg "© TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Walch Andreas Photography") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243803/A171DB30FF8A613DE74D53095D4225EBD0CA67DB60AE29465C26D49C0085ACEB/johanneswegburgruineprandeggrundwegwandergruppetvbmuehlviertleralmfreistadtwalchandreasphotography-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert Close copyright [ ![Photo Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert: Two girls in one of the rooms of the Prandegg ruins in Schönau im Mühlkreis.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243804/C6DBEC1FA0634C4D6C83A42080554A971E413E4350781FD49D62F24F478BBAE8/muehlviertelburgruineprandeggkinderburghofoberoesterreichtourismusgmbhmartinfickert-jpg.jpg "© 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Alm Freistadt/Dieter Hawlan Close copyright [ ![A man and woman walk along a meadow path with their son](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243806/60FA924C2249F754EB9D011C69B9558E56F243563932047E1E65C0451E3B5CF5/familienwanderung-am-johannesweg.jpg "© TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Dieter Hawlan") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243806/60FA924C2249F754EB9D011C69B9558E56F243563932047E1E65C0451E3B5CF5/familienwanderung-am-johannesweg.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Circular route Markt 19 4273 Unterweißenbach [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Markt%2019%2C%204273%20Unterwei%C3%9Fenbach "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Markt%2019%2C%204273%20Unterwei%C3%9Fenbach "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:aqjfHqb|xAKNJn@Wa@}ArAyC_@k@z@eCJo@\c@lBHr@e@vC@j@h@jA_AtBMzCg@fCoAzCS`CBpBy@v@{CtGoAbAVrBQfADzA}AhAQ_@r@kDQ_Aq@Gu@hCiBbCqAzGgBwAeACO\TDRp@UbATcASq@uBl@gAiCaBuAIR_DxMJfA_A`CKlGXtCSRq@Wy@{A_@jAjClG`@]XL`Av@f@lAa@n@l@bEgAtBp@hDIhCeAlEHrBRj@{CnBKw@Jv@Q\?|@eAJsBxBkEo@sBiAcDp@{CaBmFaAoCn@eBjB{@R`A`@nEzNj@r@zBhAjBrC?bCbBlAr@?O^C`Ew@rDmHrPyBnIw@zAoB[Mh@QhDj@Kk@JEtIq@lMz@jM`@|B]nHgBdDFK[AkBdBuEnF}@hBKlC{DrPK`ALbFMt@i@vAuAz@ExCW|AkBdBKb@JxIs@dC]bH^hCxAhFGjAo@rAr@yB^ZLeA^dAbAp@ZKv@uCg@xAEgCLaAxBsCt@eBdBaHj@kDs@o@EgA\WhATdAmAl@Oj@r@k@s@m@NeAlAiAUTa@l@En@gB|AuBKWiBAUKEg@lEcBt@B^zAf@~Ff@b@tB_AjBl@fAqEpAcBpByAdAK~BkAs@}@e@uBjBw@?qAx@iAlAiGc@aEs@m@MaArAmAlAL|AqCLoB\UrAF^QP{@Iq@cA{@cB_FBiDg@iDJ_@hCS`AaA~C{ElCoG|B[nCeDlFwAzAwKD_BkA}]NeFhDaXdEsOx@{A`EiDeAn@BoEtAgCb@aB`@mEx@qEA{AU]qAqIcBsEOmBNG|@}D`AoHE}E_AaEu@gIn@gBJcFn@{B&server=meta.tourdata.at) Simply switch off and get out into nature with the whole family! The section from Schönau im Mühlkreis to the Prandegg castle ruins is ideal for a family hike. The start is at the village square in Schönau im Mühlkreis. From there, the route leads across lush meadows and the unique Mühlviertel hills towards the Prandegg castle ruins. Along the way, you will pass the [Stoaninger Alm speed toboggan run](http://www.stoaninger-alm.at/sommer/speed-gleit-bahn/), which invites everyone to sledge down the mountain. You can also stop off at the Staoninger Alm for a drink and a snack. Once you arrive at your destination, it is highly recommended that you take a tour of the [Prandegg castle ruins](http://www.prandegg.com/), either on your own or with a guide (07261/7541 - please book in advance). Children and adults can also learn lots of interesting facts about the history of the castle in the castle museum. Wooden staircases allow a short tour around the castle ruins. From the viewing platform you have a marvellous view of the Aist Valley. After refreshments in the [tavern at Prandegg](https://taverne-prandegg.at/), you return to the starting point. To do this, take hiking trail no. 81 (Prandegg). [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** 81 **Starting place:** 4274 Schönau im Mühlkreis **Destination:** 4274 Schönau im Mühlkreis **duration:** 3h 58m **length:** 14,6 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 218m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 175m **Lowest point:** 625m **Highest point:** 845m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Hiking trail **Starting point:** Town square Schönau im Mühlkreis **Destination:** Town square Schönau im Mühlkreis **further information:** - Circular route - Board possible **Details - hiking**- themed path [ ![Altitude profile Familientour am Johannesweg](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430004335&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Familientour am Johannesweg](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430004335&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Familientour am Johannesweg") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Burgverein Prandegg Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/216838/E32640D8A72EEC438B924F09610DFAD4F0128EFC89EDA38E589A473170D6523B/burgmuseum-prandegg.jpg "Prandegg Castle Museum (© Copyright: Burgverein Prandegg)") Burgmuseum Prandegg ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430017858/burgmuseum-prandegg.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Katrin Hofstadler Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/204146/7BE338C0EF8B8CAD8EAF02043CA38B4A9B95AB23580028E72B1DD867C79884B0/burgruine-prandegg-bei-sonnenuntergang.jpg "Prandegg castle ruins at sunset (© Copyright: TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Katrin Hofstadler)") Prandegg Castle in Ruins ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400657/prandegg-castle-in-ruins.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Stoaninger Alm Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/187363/8ADA392F766C8AAB169268D3AB8AF7639DCF6CB23191A7700105D23047314B1B/gasthaus-stoaninger-alm.jpg "Stoaninger Alm Inn (© Copyright: Stoaninger Alm)") Gasthaus Stoaninger Alm ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430000100/gasthaus-stoaninger-alm.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Mühlviertler Alm Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/200738/8F6D4E01DFFDD5E75D8919A29B20375CAFFCC92F5267DC11475D474737C07CFF/erlebnisspielplatz.jpg "Adventure playground (© Copyright: Mühlviertler Alm)") Speed-Gleit-Bahn "Stoaninger Alm" ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/200670/speed-gleit-bahn-stoaninger-alm.html) Start Ziel 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**Coming from Linz, take the Mühlkreisautobahn to Unterweitersdorf. Then continue in the direction of Pregarten, Tragwein, Bad Zell. In Bad Zell, turn left shortly before the end of the village. Follow the road to Schönau. **Parking**- Parking space: 20 **Parking fees**none [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for seniors - 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) ---------------------------------- **Familientour am Johannesweg** Tourismusverband Mühlviertel Markt 19 4273 Unterweißenbach Phone [ +43 5 07263 - 301 ](tel:+43507263301) E-Mail [badzell@muehlviertel.at](#mailto) Web [www.muehlviertel.at](https://www.muehlviertel.at "New window") Web [www.muehlviertel-urlaub.at](http://www.muehlviertel-urlaub.at "New window") https://www.muehlviertel.at http://www.muehlviertel-urlaub.at --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Discover more ](#ttgCollapseMeineEmpfehlungen) -------------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Alexander Kaiser Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/203305/60C76E7197A89DA53EC34FB597530FF661E44453848B9DE23FDE021307009BFC/muehlviertleralmfreistadtwandernpaarkammererkreuzoberoesterreichtourismusgmbhalexanderkaiser-jpg.jpg "MuehlviertlerAlmFreistadtHikingPaarKammererKreuz_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHAlexanderKaiser.jpg (© Copyright: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Alexander Kaiser)") Johannesweg (St. John's pilgrimage route) ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/100438/johannesweg-st-john-s-pilgrimage-route.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Burgverein Prandegg Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/216838/E32640D8A72EEC438B924F09610DFAD4F0128EFC89EDA38E589A473170D6523B/burgmuseum-prandegg.jpg "Prandegg Castle Museum (© Copyright: Burgverein Prandegg)") Burgmuseum Prandegg ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430017858/burgmuseum-prandegg.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Katrin Hofstadler Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/204146/7BE338C0EF8B8CAD8EAF02043CA38B4A9B95AB23580028E72B1DD867C79884B0/burgruine-prandegg-bei-sonnenuntergang.jpg "Prandegg castle ruins at sunset (© Copyright: TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Katrin Hofstadler)") Prandegg Castle in Ruins ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400657/prandegg-castle-in-ruins.html) 1. 2. 3. [ Gastronomy ](#ttgCollapseGastro) ------------------------------------ [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Stoaninger Alm Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/187363/8ADA392F766C8AAB169268D3AB8AF7639DCF6CB23191A7700105D23047314B1B/gasthaus-stoaninger-alm.jpg "Stoaninger Alm Inn (© Copyright: Stoaninger Alm)") Gasthaus Stoaninger Alm ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430000100/gasthaus-stoaninger-alm.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Walch Andreas Photography Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/187367/58DB51F62C9CD14A79E41462F7844B92750B5E5A32C2286F2902C0F063F3F18F/johanneswegtavernezuprandeggrastwandergruppe03tvbmuehlviertleralmfreistadtwalchandreasphotography-jpg.jpg "JohanneswegTavernezuPrandeggRastWandergruppe03_TVBMuehlviertlerAlmFreistadtWalchAndreasPhotography.jpg (© Copyright: TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Walch Andreas Photography)") Taverne zu Prandegg ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430000101/taverne-zu-prandegg.html) 1. 2. 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