Mayrhofberg Observation Tower – Pilgrimage Church of Hilkering loop from Hartkirchen

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Mayrhofberg Observation Tower – Pilgrimage Church of Hilkering loop from Hartkirchen

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Mayrhofberg Observation Tower – Pilgrimage Church of Hilkering loop from Hartkirchen

05:06

17.5km

430m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.81 km

The observation tower, built by the Aschach/Eferding Beautification Association, is, at 655 m, not only the highest elevation in the Eferding district, but also in the neighboring Grieskirchen district.

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10.7 km

View of the Stauff Castle ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.4 km

Descent to Hörmannsedt/Hilkering

Highlight • Trail

This route is official hiking trail 46, but partly a bit overgrown.

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11.6 km

High-voltage pylon by the trail

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Trans-regional 110kV line. However, as part of the grid expansion, it is to be converted to 220kV by 2030.

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13.8 km

Pilgrimage Church of Hilkering

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a beautiful little church

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17.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.91 km

6.82 km

2.59 km

1.21 km

Surfaces

7.08 km

5.03 km

4.08 km

690 m

645 m

Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

Weather

Thursday 29 October

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2°C

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Comments

July 30, 2024,Hilkering Mayrhoferberg Warte Hilkering

@Angelika😊🥾
Had a pleasant day with Angelika today.🙏🪲🐜🌳🌲🦗🪳

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July 30, 2024,Mayrhoferberg Warte von Hilkering ☺️🥾🇦🇹

Nice round with Anita 🫶☺️🥾🇦🇹
My first time on Mayrhoferberg. It's now my new favorite place with a 360° panoramic view. A dream!

On the way back, a man pointed out to us that this wasn't the hiking trail. It was private. So we took a detour through the thicket. When we got down to the road, we saw the …

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June 20, 2024,Hilkering _Mayrhoferberg _ Hilkering

The Mayrhoferberg is not only the highest elevation in the district of Eferding but also in the neighboring district of Grieskirchen. A popular hiking destination is the 9 m high lookout tower on the Mayrhoferberg at 655 m above sea level with a panoramic view of the Salzkammergut Alps and the Mühlviertel. The lookout tower was built in 1884 by …

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