Kopfing village center - Canopy walkway area - Feichtberg - Ameisberg with Hochholzstein - Ach quarry - Neukirchendorf - Dobl - Götzenberg - Kopfing village center
INTERESTING POINTS ALONG THE WAY
Legendary cultural life:
Natural space and activity:
Ameisberg - viewpoint with Celtic sacrifice site
From the village center, past the canopy walkway area, the path steadily climbs to Feichtberg with radar station (777 m). The area from Feichtberg over Ameisberg to the Ach quarry gives name to the “View into the Countryside” route. The absolute highlight of this hiking route is Ameisberg with Hochholzstein, a cult and sacrifice site. From Hochholzstein, Kopfing literally lies at your feet. The view stretches over the Hausruck into the Alpine foothills, reaching Eisenwurzen, Sengsengebirge, Traunstein, Höllengebirge, Schafberg, Untersberg, and Watzmann. On particularly clear days, majestic Alpine peaks such as Ötscher, Eisenerz Alps, Gesäuse, Totes Gebirge with Großer Priel, Dachstein, Tennengebirge, Hochkönig, and Loferer Steinberge can also be seen. About 200 m from Hochholzstein, now surrounded by high forest, lie some huge, mystical, and also mythical boulders. It cannot be excluded that this place has already served as a cult or sacrifice site for the Celts. Allegedly, these stones emit “positive energy” – definitely “perceptible” by some visitors. Another highlight along this path is the former Ach quarry. Here an idyllic lake has formed, promising cooling on hot summer days. Downhill, the route continues through shady mixed forest to Neukirchendorf, Dobl, over Götzenberg back to Kopfing.
Tip:This route is presented to you by the Danube Upper Austria tourism region
Equipment:Hiking backpack (incl. rain cover), sturdy footwear
Additional information:Kopfing im Innkreis municipal office
Hauptstraße 95
4794 Kopfing im Innkreis
Tel.: 0043 (0) 7763 2205 0
gemeinde@kopfing.ooe.gv.at
www.kopfing.at
Refreshment options along the way:
We offer a wide variety of long drinks, ice-cream sundaes and are open 7 days a week (except public holidays).
We are a family business with 20 beds (comfort rooms), a restaurant for up to 60 people, 2 side rooms for 25 - 60 people, a hall for up to 300 people and a garden for up to 60 people.
Our wine cellar is worth mentioning. We offer commented wine tastings of all kinds. (Sommeliére Maria Grüneis-Wasner).
Typical Austrian cuisine, seasonal dishes as well as game dishes almost the whole year round (plaque for excellent game dishes from the Landesjagdverband) from local hunting grounds.
Products:
Sometimes an inn is much more - a piece of home, a multitude of stories or a reflection of centuries-old values. The Gasthof Kirchenwirt in Kopfing is just such a place. Characterised by deep roots in the region and the tireless commitment of the Kramer family, the Kirchenwirt combines the past with the vision of a sustainable future. Hans and Roswitha Kramer, the proud owners of the Kirchenwirt, maintain a tradition dating back over 125 years, with roots that can be traced back to 1125. They don't just cook here, they preserve, create and share with passion. Every glance across the terrace tells of the love for the Danube region and the desire to give their guests a place of warmth and community.
When Roswitha joined the family 35 years ago, the inn was at a turning point. Faced with the decision to give up the historic building or revitalise it, Hans and Roswitha opted for the latter. Over time, the building was modernised and turned into a welcoming place that retains its traditional, charming past. In the midst of tradition and a sense of community, Johanna Kramer is already actively taking centre stage as the new generation. The harmonious transition from one generation to the next emphasises the spirit of the house. The inn stands for down-to-earth, regional cuisine and fresh ingredients. The menu features game specialities from the restaurant's own hunting grounds, freshly caught fish and seasonal dishes with produce from local farms. Traditional Innviertler dishes, such as the popular Innviertler dumplings, are also offered and prepared with love. Those with a sweet tooth will also get their money's worth: homemade pastries and the popular farm ice cream from the Kern family business round off the menu. Collaboration with regional partners has always been a priority for the Kramer family.
The Kirchenwirt Kopfing is surrounded by the history of the village: the terrace of the Kirchenwirt gives guests an indescribable view of the local parish church, the walls of the inn are adorned with carefully selected hunting trophies and artefacts and modern elements complete the overall picture. Despite the new accents, the old charm of the inn remains palpable, a tribute to its rich history and the decision to preserve tradition and heritage.
The proximity to the Tree Top Trail in Kopfing allows guests to combine their visit to the inn with an excursion into nature. If you are travelling by e-bike on the Pram-Sauwald-Tour, the Sauwald-Panorama-Runde or on a hike along the Bründlweg 40, you are not far from the Kirchenwirt. The inn offers its guests an authentic experience of Innviertler hospitality and cuisine. The cosy dining room with tiled stove invites cyclists and hikers to enjoy regional specialities in a traditional ambience.
Located in the middle of the forest, it invites you to linger, relax and regenerate. In the Waldgasthof Oachkatzl we spoil you with numerous homemade and regional delicacies.
The directly adjacent 5,000m² forest playground allows young and young-at-heart guests to really let off steam!
Getting there
By car:
From Vienna - A1 - A25 - Wels-Nord exit - right on B137 Innviertler Straße - right on B134 Walerner Straße - left on L1221 Daxberg district road - left on B129 Eferdinger Straße - right on L517 Kessle state road to Natternbach there left on Kopfinger district road to Kopfing im Innkreis
From Linz - B127 Rohbacher Straße - left on B131 Aschacher Straße - right on B130 Nibelungen Straße - in Engelhartszell left on B136 Sauwald Straße - left on L1139 to Kopfing
Kopfing is accessible by bus. Timetables at: www.ooevv.at
Please get in touch for more information.