In Leopoldschlag, visitor attractions range from pottery and hiking to nature along the Maltsch River and prominent cultural monuments. For planning, it is worth considering the different scales: the Pottery Trail is a specific 4.5-kilometre route, while the local network of hiking trails covers around 45 kilometres. There is also a bathing pond, a cycling circuit and various historical landmarks.
Hiking, Nature and Outdoor Activities
The Leopoldschlag Pottery Trail is an adventure trail for families. At various stations, children and parents can experience the work of a potter over the course of a pottery year. This means that the 4.5-kilometre route focuses not only on hiking but also on the craft. If you plan to walk the trail, check the latest route details, as they may change.
The network of hiking trails in Leopoldschlag is around 45 kilometres long. Its total length is a different planning measure from the 4.5 kilometres of the Pottery Trail: it describes the network, not the length of an individual hike. So if you choose a particular route, you should check its current details separately.
The Leopoldschlag bathing pond also offers a specific point of reference for planning your day: its water surface covers about 3,000 m², and there is a beach volleyball court at the pond. Alongside hiking, you can choose between different leisure activities, including swimming and playing sports at the court.
A dedicated nature attraction is the Natura 2000 Information Centre on the European Green Belt in Leopoldschlag. It provides information about the European Green Belt and the Natura 2000 area on the border river Maltsch. The Maltsch provides a habitat for freshwater pearl mussels in the “Maltsch Natura 2000 European Protected Area”. This makes the river and protected area an attraction for anyone interested in habitats as well as hiking.
For a cycling trip, the Grenzlandrunde (No. 905) is a named cycling circuit in Leopoldschlag. It adds a different way to get active alongside the hiking options; no information about distance or duration is provided.
Crafts and Local History
Visitors can also explore pottery at the Hafnerhaus, where pottery courses are offered. Course availability may change, so check in advance to find out what is currently on offer. Together with the stations along the Pottery Trail, there are two different ways to explore the potter’s craft: learn about a potter’s work over the course of a pottery year along the trail, or take a pottery course.
The Körner Pyramid is a granite pyramid resting on four granite spheres at its base. It features an iron cross and an image of Theodor Körner. Its material, shape and these two additional features give the monument its distinctive form.
The fountain at the Continental Divide is a hydrographic monument. It consists of one large and two smaller granite stones and marks the continental watershed between the Danube and Elbe rivers. The monument thus combines a visible arrangement of stones with a subject in physical geography.
The Arneth memorial plaque also points to local history: it is located on the façade of the former municipal office. The former municipal office is the birthplace of Joh. Ev. Arneth and his sons. The plaque and the history of the building are separate points of reference for learning about the town and its past.
Tailor Your Stay to Your Interests
When choosing accommodation in Leopoldschlag, you can start by considering what you would like to focus on. The Pottery Trail combines hiking with a craft theme, while the larger network of hiking trails offers a different scale for choosing a route. Nature along the Maltsch, activities at the bathing pond and the cultural monuments each offer a distinct experience.
Discover more destinations: Pierbach, Königswiesen, Schönau Im Mühlkreis, Sankt Leonhard Bei Freistadt, Wartberg Ob Der Aist, Neumarkt Im Mühlkreis, Grünbach, Kaltenberg.
For the overview of the wider travel region: Freistadt.
