Arnreit offers different perspectives for a hike: the Bratlseitenweg features a family-friendly circular route, views across the Mühlviertel landscape and seven churches. The 15-kilometre Steinbruchweg stands out for its sequence of short stretches along roads, followed by field and forest paths. Another route leads to the “Fischerhäusl” and back via the historic Schörsching quarry; the Erdäpfelseitenweg refers to former potato farmers in districts west of the federal highway. This gives you different criteria to consider when choosing a route: length, trail type and connections to local history.
Bratlseitenweg: Circular Route, Views and Churches
The Bratlseitenweg is a 5.4-kilometre, family-friendly circular trail. From a hill along the trail in Hölling, you can enjoy magnificent panoramic views across the Mühlviertel landscape. Hikers can also discover seven churches along the way. Its circular route, family-friendly designation and length help distinguish this hike from longer routes. The views and churches also offer two different points of interest: the landscape and cultural stops along the trail. If you would like to combine both on one hike, you can do so on the Bratlseitenweg.
Steinbruchweg: Distance and Trail Types
The Steinbruchweg is 15 kilometres long and initially follows short stretches of road, then continues along field and forest paths. Compared with the 5.4-kilometre Bratlseitenweg, it is considerably longer and follows a different route. Both factors are relevant when making your choice: the distance allows for a direct comparison, while the sequence of trail types marks another difference. If you are comparing routes primarily by distance, the Steinbruchweg is the longer of the two; if trail type matters to you, the specific points of reference are the stretches along roads followed by field and forest paths.
Granite History and Fischerhäuslweg
The Schörsching quarry is a site of former granite mining: renowned Mühlviertel granite was once extracted here. The Fischerhäuslweg leads from Etzerreit via Hengstschlag to Schörsching and the “Fischerhäusl”, then returns to Etzerreit via the historic Schörsching quarry. The trail has new signposts and passes through varied, unspoilt countryside. If you would like to choose a route based on named stops, this one offers a specific sequence of places and a historical connection to the quarry.
Erdäpfelseitenweg and Local History
The Erdäpfelseitenweg starts in the centre of Arnreit and heads towards Daim. It follows the former Schlossweg to Liebenstein and the former Thumb Castle. The route thus links a named direction with places connected to former castle estates. Its name also has its own local history: historically, it referred to the districts of the municipality of Arnreit west of the federal highway, where potato farmers were once especially common. These offer two different points of reference for navigation: the named places shape the route, while the name refers to the former potato farming in these districts.
Arnreit Parish Church
Arnreit Parish Church is a listed building dedicated to Saint Lawrence. Together with the seven churches that hikers can discover on the Bratlseitenweg, it offers two perspectives on the area's religious heritage: a route featuring several churches and a specifically named building with its own dedication and listed status. You can therefore choose between a trail with a connection to churches and a parish church whose dedication and protected status are explicitly established.
Discover more destinations: Auberg, Schönegg, Sankt Leonhard, Niederkappel, Lichtenau Im Mühlkreis, Aigen Im Mühlkreis, Putzleinsdorf, Nebelberg
For the higher-level travel overview: Rohrbach.
