--- title: Labyrinth hiking trail url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008057/labyrinth-hiking-trail.html" description: "Short description:A hiking trail connects the three large labyrinths: Plant Labyrinth (Encounter), Stone Labyrinth (Inner Contemplation), and Art Labyrinth (Transformation)Quality of experience: ******Recommended season:MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberProperties:LoopRefreshment stops availableFamily friendlyCultural/historical valueInsider tipSuitable for strollers" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Labyrinth hiking trail Labyrinth hiking trail ======================== **Starting place:** 4142 Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis **Destination:** 4142 Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/395890/1E3EC5C50260B87067F4F3651EA6013B2935623BC6B44A0B1C3305D90DF5461D/labyrinthwanderweg.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, Marktgemeinde Hofkirchen i.M., Sigi Stoebich Close copyright [ ![labyrinth hiking route](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/395890/1E3EC5C50260B87067F4F3651EA6013B2935623BC6B44A0B1C3305D90DF5461D/labyrinthwanderweg.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, Marktgemeinde Hofkirchen i.M., Sigi Stoebich") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/395890/1E3EC5C50260B87067F4F3651EA6013B2935623BC6B44A0B1C3305D90DF5461D/labyrinthwanderweg.jpg) Lindengasse 9 4040 Linz [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lindengasse%209%2C%204040%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Lindengasse%209%2C%204040%20Linz "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:}h|fH}jhsAUn@]n@uAjBIS{@y@wBcAc@IO@s@j@w@~AULWE[Um@_AUO[?\BVNTf@X\\NXCPKjA{BXO?AIy@UoAs@wCsAeCFoFq@eCEk@s@}Ao@eAsA_BAUDc@v@aGBWEU}B_AwB{A_CcAMa@RuCBSHCrAN|@ObAk@fAa@xA_ARGbAJVHVVrAhCxCtCr@dAb@`@dA`@??d@RGc@eCqF_@gAeAsETe@nAoCNg@Hs@ZyFJ{@bA_Ep@yDPq@lDgHRu@l@cDJ_ALcEV_BDAl@x@v@|Ab@p@dCnA`AhAVn@`@hBd@tFX`A\l@\ZCWBeAXmAIaBBqBRsBfB{NZoD^sHXwDf@aEXi@t@J~@f@\ZOj@_@x@uArBQ`@Y|AKl@?h@n@~@zBtBZh@`@|AJt@GvEg@tACpARlBJn@^fAFp@G^mCtGIn@B|AKv@?PLL|@LpFQtCi@|DAVMtDsDNIb@HF`@YpE?ZFZLTRNfBl@dBnBtAr@NPAR{@pCg@jAk@|@KT?N\G??lB{@hAMbDKpAg@TCZJ|BhA~A`@tAJbBCgBB}AK{Ae@cB}@e@QUAqAh@]H{B@qBTAtAK`A[`BcB`EMNA@k@Xq@tA_ArCeAhBaA~@[l@EtBWvAk@zBo@vA_AtAwAdA}@b@k@h@_@hAIf@@lAEj@Qt@uAvCKj@Kx@Gn@mAj@yBfBi@vAOLc@Lc@CiAUsDkASB{ExA}Bb@_@D_ACWGiA}@sBeC&server=meta.tourdata.at) Circular route **Short description:** A hiking trail connects the three large labyrinths: Plant Labyrinth (Encounter), Stone Labyrinth (Inner Contemplation), and Art Labyrinth (Transformation) **Quality of experience:** ****** **Recommended season:** - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November **Properties:** - Loop - Refreshment stops available - Family friendly - Cultural/historical value - Insider tip - Suitable for strollers **Description:** Hofkirchen i. M. - side path to Labyrinth 1 (Plant rhythm of encounter) - Am Weiher - forest path - Emmersdorf - Labyrinth 2 (Stone labyrinth of inner contemplation) - Emmerstorfer Bründl - Labyrinth 3 (Art labyrinth of transformation) - Mühlen - Hofkirchen i.M. The hiking trail mostly runs on existing field, meadow, and forest paths and - where unavoidable - on paved farm roads, meaning mixed path conditions on farm roads and natural ground. **Equipment:** Hiking backpack (including rain cover), sturdy footwear**Additional information:** [www.labyrinthe-hofkirchen.at](http://www.labyrinthe-hofkirchen.at) [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4142 Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis **Destination:** 4142 Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis **duration:** 2h 30m **length:** 9,2 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 142m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 142m **Lowest point:** 539m **Highest point:** 661m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Other **Starting point:** Parking lot in front of the country inn Barth, Am Weiher **Destination:** Parking lot in front of the country inn Barth, Am Weiher **further information:** - Circular route - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Labyrinth hiking trail](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008057&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Labyrinth hiking trail](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008057&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Labyrinth hiking trail") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/340142/A7C67DFB371DF4C79A659E2B80A7AFB6F0B0CDD985941E83A0A80D8A45446C48/gasthof-froschauer.jpg) Gasthof Froschauer Restaurant: Our modern, rustic restaurant offers home-style delicacies as well as vegetarian delights. Different speciality weeks, depending on the season, make the heart of every gourmet beat faster. Ideally suited for christenings, family celebrations or just a cosy get-together. The windless terrace is perfect for balmy summer nights. el Toro, the Mexican restaurant: Since November 2005, the rustic Kellerstüberl has been transformed into a Mexican restaurant with small adaptations and attention to detail. Matching dishes and drinks make every visit a culinary highlight. Whether before or after the meal, our bar leaves nothing to be desired. The cosy sofa also invites you to linger in the Kellerstüberl. Ali`s Pub: An absolute must is a stop in Ali's Pub. Music for everyone and a large selection of drinks invite you here. Ideal after a visit to the Mexican or after a celebration in the restaurant. Our staff will serve you a variety of cocktails and are open to special drink requests. Event hall: For tour groups and events, such as weddings or balls, there is seating for around 350 in our hall. Guest rooms: The novelty in our house are the lovingly furnished comfort rooms which are equipped with bath/shower, WC, SAT TV, possibly balcony. Our rooms offer relaxation in a family atmosphere, ideal after a hike, bike tour or a round on the nearby panorama golf course in Pfarrkirchen (distance approx. 5 km). ![Landgasthaus - Innenansicht](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/392825/5426B5260818F12BF02BC21820D1734A1B3BADC87496A2903C066955D061AA8B/landgasthaus-innenansicht.jpg "Landgasthaus - Innenansicht") Landgasthaus - Cafe am Weiher Thank you for visiting... ![Marktplatz mit Pranger und Marktbrunnen](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395893/198572E3257171072270ECBFC3887A2461ADC7A9EED65D28EC37B40242F4E3AC/marktplatz-mit-pranger-und-marktbrunnen.jpg "Marktplatz mit Pranger und Marktbrunnen") Startplatz Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis Info: Marktgemeindeamt Hofkirchen i. M. 0043(0)7285 7011 Tel.: 0043(0)7285 7011 Arzt und Hausapotheke, Tel.: 7040 Zahnarzt, Tel.: 444 Rotes Kreuz, Tel.: 24411, Notruf: 144 Polizei, Tel.: 059 133-42 55, Notruf: 133 Schiffsanlegestelle, Tel.: 511 Öffentliches WC – bei Radlertreff „Hilde Treff“ **Chronik** **1100-1200** Rodung unseres Gemeindegebietes durch das Geschlecht der Falkensteiner. Neben dem Schloß Falkenstein waren Hofkirchen (1160 - Hofkirgen, 1230 - Hofchirchen) und Niederranna an der Donau (1197 - Raenah) die ersten Siedlungen. **1218** Gründung des Stiftes Schlägl (Böhmerwald) durch die Falkensteiner (Calhoch von Falkenstein) **1335** Verleihung des Marktrechts an Hofkirchen i.M. durch die Habsburger Brüder Albrecht und Otto der Fröhliche. **1528** wurde das Landrichteramt von Velden (Neufelden) zum Schloß Marsbach verlegt und die Gerichtsbarkeit und Verwaltung von den übrigen Passauer Herrschaften übertragen. **29.04.1848** Letzte Hinrichtung bei der Richtstätte „Drei Linden“ – Eine verurteilte Mörderin starb durch den Strang – Heute finden Sie neben diesem historisch bedeutenden Platz das „Labyrinth der Verwandlung“ **Tipp** Zillenverleih Witti: Erleben Sie das „Naturwunder Schögener Donauschlinge“ mit einer Donauzille vom Naturhafen Freizell. Labyrinthe Hofkirchen i.M. Gehen Sie „Neue Wege“ und wandern Sie zu den drei Großlabyrinthen Begegnung, Innere Einkehr und Verwandlung. Ein paar spannende Episoden rund um Burg Falkenstein erzählt die Donau-Sage ["Wo ist der Falke?"](http://www.donauregion.at/detail/article/wo-ist-der-falke.html). 1. 2. 3. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Public Transit** [Arrival in the Danube Region](https://www.donauregion.at/service/artikel/detail/2890/anreise-region-donau.html) How to get to the Upper Austria Danube Region? The quick way to your destination – by train, bus, car, ship, or plane. **Parking** Parking lot Grandgasse in front of the country inn Barth, Am Weiher [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for pushchairs - Suitable for families **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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