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The Top 20 Peaks in the Mühlviertel

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in the Mühlviertel is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20

to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in the Mühlviertel for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

Sternstein Observation Tower

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The so-called "Kaiser Franz Joseph Jubiläumswarte" was built in 1898/99 and nowadays offers its visitors an amazing view. You can see the Böhmerland to Schöninger, the 1,111 meter high Viehberg …

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Pfenningberg Summit Cross

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On a clear day a beautiful view over Linz

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Hochficht Summit Cross

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The Hochficht is a 1338 meter high mountain in the border area between Austria and the Czech Republic. The area around the Hochficht is developed for skiing. In summer things …

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World Stone

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At 478 m, the Weltstein is one of the highest elevations in the Upper Austrian market town of Schwertberg

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Teufelsschüssel Rock Formation

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The rock castle with the devil's bowls is impressive. If you climb up, you can see bowl-like depressions on the rock, which are constantly filled with water. There are many …

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Großer Zeißberg Summit

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“Zeissberg-Rundweg” no longer exists in this form in Neumarkt im Mühlkreis.

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Bärenstein Summit and Rock Formations

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The Bärensteig is a 1,077 meter high excursion mountain in Upper Austria's Mühlviertel. You can reach the imposing summit cross via a path - surefootedness is required in this section! …

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Koglerauer Spitz

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The Koglerauer Spitz is a 685 meter high mountain. The view, especially of the Danube, is not that fantastic due to the tall trees. But the path from Pöstlingberg with the Alpine panorama is really great.

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Herrgottssitz Rock Formation

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At the so-called Herrgottssitz there was probably once a place of worship and sacrifice. Today the beautiful shell stone is not only a wonderful place of power, but also the highest point in Schönau (855 meters).

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Waxenberg Castle Ruins

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07/29/2022 - The Waxenberg castle ruins are particularly worth seeing and can be easily reached via a short climb. From the tower you have a wonderful view over the Mühlviertel …

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Other adventures in the Mühlviertel

Salt Trail — On old paths through Upper Austria

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Austria's Mühlviertel Cycle Path — A hilly idyll

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Ruperti Trail – Hike from Austria's Bohemian Forest to the Carnic Alps

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Castles & Palaces Trail – Discover the mystical Mühlviertel in Austria

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North-South Trail through Austria – Small country, big paths!

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Nordwaldkamm trail – Hiking between the Czech Republic and Austria

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Danube Trail – Legendary long-distance hiking along the Danube River

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Tamara (unterwegs)

St. John's Pilgrimage Route – A spiritual path through Austria's Mühlviertel

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The Top 20 Peaks in the Mühlviertel

Sternstein Observation Tower

Pfenningberg Summit Cross

Hochficht Summit Cross

World Stone

Teufelsschüssel Rock Formation

Großer Zeißberg Summit

Bärenstein Summit and Rock Formations

Koglerauer Spitz

Herrgottssitz Rock Formation

Waxenberg Castle Ruins

Other adventures in the Mühlviertel

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