--- title: Pesenbach Valley url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008120/pesenbach-valley.html" description: "Short description:The Pesenbach has created a unique natural landscape over thousands of years. Granite formations – such as Kerzenstein, Blaue Gasser, or Teufelsbottiche – and untouched fauna and flora provide plenty of energy to recharge. The water rushes through a gorge with pools and roaring gradients, where the water cascades over or flows around rocks.Quality of experience: ****Recommended season:MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberProperties:LoopRefreshment stops availableGeological highlightsBotanical highlightsFaunistic highlightsInsider tip" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Pesenbach Valley Pesenbach Valley ================== **Path number:** 50 **Starting place:** 4113 St. Martin im Mühlkreis **Destination:** 4113 St. Martin im Mühlkreis ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/395307/5771FD2CF6CED1AEA4AA86562229724034697F9E504FE2C50A0E939B7ADE36DB/blauer-tuempel.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/395308/31A0C07FAF794D623DEF00D0CBA975794E196AFBEBFD77351F709EEFA389423D/pesenbach-1.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/395309/F615BED2A732DFDD719AB291DD0EE794844A47C675832F1B651D5D225F5804B2/pesenbach-12.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, Verein Innovatives St. Martin Close copyright [ ![Blue Pond](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/395307/5771FD2CF6CED1AEA4AA86562229724034697F9E504FE2C50A0E939B7ADE36DB/blauer-tuempel.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, Verein Innovatives St. Martin") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/395307/5771FD2CF6CED1AEA4AA86562229724034697F9E504FE2C50A0E939B7ADE36DB/blauer-tuempel.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, Verein Innovatives St. Martin Close copyright [ ![Pesenbach 1](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/395308/31A0C07FAF794D623DEF00D0CBA975794E196AFBEBFD77351F709EEFA389423D/pesenbach-1.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, Verein Innovatives St. Martin") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/395308/31A0C07FAF794D623DEF00D0CBA975794E196AFBEBFD77351F709EEFA389423D/pesenbach-1.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, Verein Innovatives St. Martin Close copyright [ ![Pesenbach 12](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/395309/F615BED2A732DFDD719AB291DD0EE794844A47C675832F1B651D5D225F5804B2/pesenbach-12.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, Verein Innovatives St. Martin") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/395309/F615BED2A732DFDD719AB291DD0EE794844A47C675832F1B651D5D225F5804B2/pesenbach-12.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, Verein Innovatives St. Martin Close copyright [ ![Devil's vat](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/395310/496C9AB95034A257E69E8BEEDB934DC7851BD9469D81E25F87D3F8D97D021575/teufelsbottich.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, Verein Innovatives St. Martin") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/395310/496C9AB95034A257E69E8BEEDB934DC7851BD9469D81E25F87D3F8D97D021575/teufelsbottich.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. Circular route 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:{hofHa}ttAAIt@c@lAqArBqCl@UTTxAhC\fAlAxFd@zDpApGRpAGS`@WXO|DqAnAOxANbBi@Ne@uAsBO]Cg@|CgAn@`@fAtAz@d@lAT|AhAr@hBRbBH`BBlEN?j@\F]P_AzAmDf@i@dALNGtA}BLi@VaE?_AC}A?^?_@i@{@Fo@LY`@WXmAh@mAv@e@~@YfByCd@]~B\n@Q`BuATe@Bs@?g@?_@pEnDvBh@pAG|FuAiAXCMd@Kj@KBs@lGcHdC_Cv@g@`FuAn@]pAuAQ\KrE~@?nUFfG\J@JmBhA_HCKd@qAhBv@D\U`@`@vBTPnDo@|C]dA?rAY|B?xAtAdBOj@Uz@j@~B\xAg@dCwBBFCGv@m@Rc@Bq@Po@nBuCNCLNBj@GzB~@aG?]GCJGJMWTFB?\_A`GMhAC|AOh@bAGjA_AlA}ALR?z@I`@PHFMr@_CBk@Ku@EiAWe@JmAXi@`@`@bAeEj@a@Zy@HSX]J]HuAJmBXo@dCyAzB{Dz@o@FmAi@m@QBmCdBcCr@o@j@kAhBYPRh@uCb@aAz@s@~@Yv@PZi@n@oARgCrCcBrA_AViBvBgAz@c@Bg@Y?Fa@e@o@UiBUo@LyA~@{@?wBuCw@YYe@Qg@Cu@B{ALi@h@Kj@uAT{CVhALbACjDh@o@z@sDTwDKeBFYpAqCt@mC\k@rByAlCgEr@M?kAKQYCu@FsChAcBNa@Oi@eA_A]oB\qAUmAq@sAuCYyDk@z@_AtAw@TkAv@_BxA_ClAkBB{@UcCT{@~@{C|A_GTQTaD~@{CtAiB`@]\w@XoB\oD~BkBlC{BlA]Ma@_Ak@e@Sw@YaEk@wBoAcAiA}Aa@Y{Bg@]]Ui@UiA}AdAwB|Ca@L}A?w@mAuAi@aCcFG}AGMYGs@NgAi@a@h@c@pAa@lL?zATjC`@nA|@`Al@l@TdAiCnHk@dIq@|A}B~Ce@fAuGmCc@~C{@vDcAnH]tAw@bB]`@eEzDmDdE_BtA{DfAuCKcDv@SJo@bAqC~Cu@b@@H&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Short description:** The Pesenbach has created a unique natural landscape over thousands of years. Granite formations – such as Kerzenstein, Blaue Gasser, or Teufelsbottiche – and untouched fauna and flora provide plenty of energy to recharge. The water rushes through a gorge with pools and roaring gradients, where the water cascades over or flows around rocks. **Quality of experience:** **** **Recommended season:** - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November **Properties:** - Loop - Refreshment stops available - Geological highlights - Botanical highlights - Faunistic highlights - Insider tip **Description:** From the marketplace in St. Martin, head to the school campus. In the Bee Information Center there, several short films show excerpts from the lives of honeybees, wild bees, and insects. After the village of Kobling, the bee exhibit hut stands at the forest edge. After crossing the Schröckerbach, the path now runs over typical Mühlviertler hills with magnificent views – over the Eferding basin towards the Alps. Finally, downhill into the Pesenbach Valley nature reserve. Following the stream upstream, the path leads through the gorge-like valley. Rare granite formations, such as the Teufelsbottiche or the Blaue Gasse, and an untouched fauna and flora make this landscape so unique. A short, steep ascent must be conquered to reach Kerzenstein. The hiking trail leads back to the now gentle Pesenbach. At the mouth of the Aubach, the path veers onto the forest path. After the ascent, a wonderful panoramic view awaits in the village of Reith. The starting point is already within sight. **Safety guidelines:** WARNING: No winter service! **Equipment:** sturdy footwear [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** 50 **Starting place:** 4113 St. Martin im Mühlkreis **Destination:** 4113 St. Martin im Mühlkreis **duration:** 4h 30m **length:** 14,4 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 446m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 446m **Lowest point:** 324m **Highest point:** 549m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** difficult **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Other **Starting point:** Marketplace St. Martin i. M. **Destination:** Marketplace St. Martin i. M. **further information:** - Circular route - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Pesenbach Valley](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008120&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Pesenbach Valley](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008120&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Pesenbach Valley") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![Bauernstub'n in St. Martin im Mühlkreis](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395328/F0771882EE21BCF2B25D152B226E778B6EA7717D31B838CEFC9B948A0BA0F5C0/bauernstubn-in-st-martin-im-muehlkreis.jpg "Bauernstub'n in St. Martin im Mühlkreis") Bauernstub'n St. Martin im Mühlkreis The self-service convenience store offers a balanced range of the most important everyday groceries. The wide range includes regional and partly organic products from local farmers and producers. Fresh bread and pastries every day as well as delicious pastries from the Mühlviertel country bakery complete the range. ![Gastgarten](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/395327/98D828EE1089B439E21790D5DA3F36A683F81F054081840C37F0B438FCFA9E58/gastgarten.jpg "Gastgarten") Gasthaus Schlagerwirt "Erbhof am Schlag" We cook according to old traditional recipes with FOOD from the region. Homemade and free of chemical flavour enhancers. Ready-made products have no place in our kitchen. We produce natural cheese, jams, award-winning fruit juices, cider and excellent brandies, as well as meat (from Pesenbachtaler Weideochsen). Slow Food. Regional. Conscious. Delicious. The well-known delicacies from our own farm, such as the hearty roast pork from the wood-fired oven, are available from Thursday to Sunday from 10 am - 8 pm. If you order in advance, you will be delighted with our Reindl meal with bacon and greaves dumplings and all kinds of tasty home cooking. For a snack, there is the hearty Schlagerbrettl, pork shankerlsulz and crispy fresh salads as well as various types of cheese from our own farm cheese dairy. And for those with a sweet tooth: Grandma Hilda's farmer's doughnuts and homemade cakes and tarts. Thirsty souls will enjoy our mixed cider and homemade fruit juices such as apple juice, pear juice, elder juice from our meadow orchards. Take a seat... \- in the cosy, wind-protected guest garden \- in the rustic tiled stove parlour (for approx. 60 people) or \- in the farmhouse parlour (for approx. 30 people) \- the little ones are in good hands at the children's playground far from the street well looked after! ![IMG_0066](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/392852/2D61CCB5335F80F9BCE4F9B6F38207C1EA4E35A85BE5CDE41222A7656C8002D3/img0066.jpg "IMG_0066") Market economy Weekly changing menus, as well as light dishes for hikers and refreshing drinks for hot summer days. On hot days, you can cool off with ice cream and cool drinks on our terrace. Enjoy your break at lunchtime, with menus that change daily, and you'll also find something for the small appetite in between. ![Public WC facilities at the St. Martin municipal office](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/393649/9FA6842162CEBA342BABBBCD9FBD345AF3246E3B305256C18669CADFEB4577A7/oeffentliche-wc-anlage-marktgemeindeamt-st-martin.jpg "Public WC facilities at the St. Martin municipal office") Public WC facilities at the St. Martin municipal office The public WC facilities in the market town office are located directly in the arcade. (Signage available) ![Panorama Fürstberger](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/393917/C55349859967252F559DD4E24ABC3D011B4180BE10A787D415C6DDEF40958C3F/panorama-fuerstberger.jpg "Panorama Fürstberger") Panoramablick Fürstberger ![DSC00712](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/392893/549E3AD4C278C8801D83AA2EC57AC66554F700DC8578EF5C9D42003F272B563A/dsc00712.jpg "DSC00712") Pizzeria Il Castagno This cozy café is very popular with the locals; we are famous for our excellent tee and coffee as well as for the delicious cakes and ice-cream. Rastplatz Kerzenstein **Gemeinde Feldkirchen** [www.feldkirchen-donau.at](http://www.feldkirchen-donau.at) Information: Gemeindeamt Tel.: +43(0) 72 33 / 71 90 **Wollsäcke und harte Felsen…** Wollsackverwitterung wird ein Prozess genannt, der zur Bildung von so fantastischen Gebilden, wie dem Kerzenstein führen kann. Die heute oft oberirdischen Steinskulpturen sind einst unterirdisch entstanden. Die massiven Gesteinskörper werden von feinen Spalten und Klüften durchzogen. An diesen kann Wasser eindringen, der Zersetzungsprozess beginnt. Schneiden sich die Spalten rechtwinkelig, entstehen grobe Blöcke. An deren Ecken und Kanten hat das Wasser größere Angriffsmöglichkeiten, was zu einer Abrundung führt und ellipsoidförmige Brokken entstehen lässt. Sie erinnern an gestapelte Wollsäcke, die diesen Blöcken den Namen verliehen haben. Im Verlauf der Geschichte werden die Blöcke oft freigespült, übrig bleiben oft abenteuerlich anmutende Felsformationen. Wo der Teufel am liebsten gebadet hat weißt die Donausage[ "In der Badewanne des Teufels".](http://www.donauregion.at/detail/article/in-der-badewanne-des-teufels.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 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