Geiersberg combines sweeping views with a strong tradition of devotion to St. Leonhard and the Granatz Trail, which follows the old Bavaria–Innviertel border. A small high plateau lies on the hilltop; the parish church brings together devotion to St. Leonhard and the history of dated artworks and bells. A stay here therefore offers a mix of landscapes, local history and a route that can also be explored in sections.

High Plateau with Sweeping Views

The hilltop at Geiersberg forms a small high plateau. The panoramic views extend north to the Bohemian Forest and south across the Hausruck ridge to the Höllengebirge, the three Dachstein peaks and the Schafberg. The northern and southern views frame different landscape landmarks: the Bohemian Forest on one side, and mountain ranges and peaks stretching from the Hausruck ridge to the Schafberg on the other. If you choose Geiersberg for its views, you’ll find a broad panorama rather than a single viewpoint.

Granatz Trail: Along the Old Border

The Granatz Trail runs from Geiersberg to St. Willibald along the old Bavaria–Innviertel border. You can also walk individual sections, so you don’t have to plan to cover the entire route. The trail can also be explored by e-bike. There is an e-bike charging station at the Geiersberg municipal works depot. If you plan to travel by e-bike, check locally in advance whether the station is operational.

Leonhard Church and Works of Art

Geiersberg parish church is dedicated to St. Leonhard and is the only Leonhard church in the Innviertel. Its oldest and largest bell dates from 1512. The church is also home to a limewood statue by Bonaventura Schwanthaler: “Our Lady with Child,” from 1701. The dedication, bell and statue provide different historical points of reference, from the church’s special connection to St. Leonhard to a precisely dated work of art.

The Leonhardi ride is still held around 6 November. Riders, horses and carriages come to the parish to ask for a blessing. The exact date of the event may vary. If you’re planning your trip around the ride, check the specific dates in advance.

Spring, Chapels and Local History

Opposite the church stands the Brunnen Chapel, a historic monument built in its present form in 1702. Altgeiersberg grew up around the spring beneath the church, which emerges at the nearby Brunnen Chapel. The building, spring and settlement history are closely connected here. According to local legend, a thirsty knight and his squire were hunting when a vulture flying down drew their attention to a fresh spring. In gratitude, the knight is said to have built a wooden chapel there.

Other named places also bear traces of cultural history: the chapel in Kornrödt houses Engelbert Häupl’s expressive depiction of the “mater dolorosa,” Our Lady of Sorrows. The Pest Chapel in Pramerdorf, in Geiersberg, is a protected monument. Another historical reference is the former Roman road through Geiersberg, said to have served as a route for missionaries travelling to the Bavarian population.

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For the main travel overview: Ried Im Innkreis.