--- title: Nature url: "https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/excursion-tips/nature.html" image: "https://www.muehlviertel.at/fileadmin/user_upload/muehlviertel/bilder/Logos/Logo_Muehlviertel_Website_neu.png" date: 2025-04-27 modified: 2025-11-13 --- # Nature Nature in the Mühlviertel - a paradise for explorers ==================================================== The Mühlviertel impresses with its unspoilt nature, which is characterised by idyllic forests, gentle hills and clear streams. This unique landscape offers peace and relaxation for all those who want to experience the beauty of nature in its purest form. Let yourself be enchanted by the diversity and magic of this region and discover the soul of the Mühlviertel. A foray through nature ---------------------- [ ![Burgruine Prandegg bei Sonnenuntergang](https://www.muehlviertel.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/0/csm_JohanneswegBurgruinePrandeggSonnenaufgangWeitblick_TVBMuehlviertelKatrin_Hofstadler_7e58d49cee.jpg "Foto: TVB Mühlviertel/Katrin Hofstadler: Burgruine Prandegg bei Sonnenuntergang") Viewpoints ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/excursion-tips/nature/viewing-platforms.html) © Open copyright © Foto: TVB Mühlviertel/Katrin Hofstadler: Burgruine Prandegg bei Sonnenuntergang Close copyright [ ![Herrgottsitz in Schönau im Mühlkreis](https://www.muehlviertel.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/6/csm_JohanneswegGranitformationGipfelkreuzHerrgottsitz01_TVBMuehlviertelWalchAndreasPhotography_c9da734cda.jpg "Foto: TVB Mühlviertel/Andreas Walch: Johannesweg") Places of power ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/activities/hiking/places-of-power.html) © Open copyright © Foto: TVB Mühlviertel/Andreas Walch: Johannesweg Close copyright [ ![Ein Paar, das in der Feldaist schwimmt.](https://www.muehlviertel.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/d/csm_FlussbadenFeldaistGranitfelsenHochformat_TVBMuehlviertelMuehlviertelMarkenGmbHErber2015_f0949d3f7d.jpeg "Foto TVB Mühlviertel/Mühlviertel Marken GmbH/Erber Naturbaden in der Feldaist") Natural baths ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/activities/swimming-fun/natural-baths.html) © Open copyright © Foto TVB Mühlviertel/Mühlviertel Marken GmbH/Erber Naturbaden in der Feldaist Close copyright [ ![Erdställe in Bad Zell unter dem Gasthaus Populorum](https://www.muehlviertel.at/fileadmin/_processed_/7/e/csm_ErdstallBadZell_TVBMuehlviertelGHPopulorumHauserMarkus_a1abe308e5.jpg "Foto TVB MühlviertelGasthaus PopulorumMarkus Hauser Erdställe in Bad Zell") Caves & Grottos ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/excursion-tips/nature/caves-and-grottos.html) © Open copyright © Foto TVB MühlviertelGasthaus PopulorumMarkus Hauser Erdställe in Bad Zell Close copyright [ ![Die Klammleitenschlucht in Königswiesen. Zu sehen ist die Schlucht von oben. Bäume befinden sich links und rechts von der Schlucht, die mit Felsen und Wasser gefüllt ist.](https://www.muehlviertel.at/fileadmin/_processed_/c/6/csm_KoenigswiesenKlammleitenschlucht04_TVBMuehlviertelKurtHoerbst_4e5fcdcbe0.jpg "Foto: TVB Mühlviertel/Hörbst: Denkmäler erleben") Gorges & ravines ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/excursion-tips/nature/gorges-and-ravines.html) © Open copyright © Foto: TVB Mühlviertel/Hörbst: Denkmäler erleben Close copyright 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Nature reserves and moors © Open copyright © Copyright: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert Close copyright ![Photo Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert: View of the Rubnerteich in the morning](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Martin Fickert") Tannermoor and Rubner Teich nature reserve The Tanner Moor is the highest raised forest bog in Austria. [ Tannermoor ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/excursion-tips/nature/oesterreich-poi/detail/401949/tannermoor-nature-preserve.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Pullirsch Close copyright ![Smell quendel in the Mühlviertel Nature Park](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Pullirsch") Mühlviertel Nature Park The Naturpark Mühlviertel (Mühlviertel nature park) covers four municipalities: Allerheiligen i.M. - Bad Zell - Rechberg - St. Thomas am Bl. … [ Nature Park ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/excursion-tips/nature/oesterreich-poi/detail/401548/naturpark-muehlviertel.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Vortuna Gesundheitsresort Close copyright ![Moor viewing platform](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Vortuna Gesundheitsresort") Bad Leonfelden Nature & Exercise Park - Moorwald refuge A paradise for rest and exercise Experience 20,000 m2 nature & exercise park and the refuge moor forest! [ Moorland forest ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/excursion-tips/nature/oesterreich-poi/detail/430024786/bad-leonfelden-nature-exercise-park-refugium-moorwald.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: OÖ Tourismus Maybach Close copyright ![Hochmoor Bayrische Au - Drohnenfoto](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: OÖ Tourismus Maybach") Raised bog Bayrische Au Natural heritage Spirkenhochmoor Bayrische Au near Aigen-Schlägl in the Bohemian Forest holiday region. [ Bavarian Au ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/excursion-tips/nature/oesterreich-poi/detail/430002919/moor-bayrische-au.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Gemeinde Vorderweißenbach Close copyright ![Moor_in_Gaisschlag](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Gemeinde Vorderweißenbach") Moor in Vorderweißenbach The moor in Gaisschlag has been a nature reserve since April 2005. [ Vorderweißenbach ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/excursion-tips/nature/oesterreich-poi/detail/430028205/moor-in-vorderweissenbach.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Michael Strauch Close copyright ![European nature reserve meadow areas in the Freiwald forest](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Michael Strauch") European nature reserve meadow areas in the Freiwald forest The disappearance of meadow landscapes and the intensive use and fertilisation of remaining green spaces are causing meadow birds serious problems. The… [ European nature rese ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/excursion-tips/nature/oesterreich-poi/detail/430026748/europaschutzgebiet-wiesengebiete-im-freiwald.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Technisches Büro Landschaftsplanung Close copyright ![Forest aisle](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Technisches Büro Landschaftsplanung") Waldaist and Naarn European nature reserve This protected area is located in the valleys of the Waldaist and Naarn rivers in the Mühlviertel region and derives its international importance from the… [ Waldaist and Naarn ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/excursion-tips/nature/oesterreich-poi/detail/430026835/europaschutzgebiet-waldaist-und-naarn.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Erwin Hauser Close copyright ![Maltsch](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Erwin Hauser") Maltsch European nature reserve Over a length of 26 kilometres, the Maltsch marks the border between Austria and the Czech Republic. It is a remarkable body of water in many respects. Its… [ Maltsch ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/excursion-tips/nature/oesterreich-poi/detail/430026760/europaschutzgebiet-maltsch.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Mühlviertel Tourismus Close copyright ![Moorwald adventure trail - A wooden viewing platform overlooks a green moorland area surrounded by a dense forest. The sky is blue with white clouds.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Mühlviertel Tourismus") Bad Leonfeldner Moor Discover the Bad Leonfeldner Moor on the Moorwald adventure trail [ Bad Leonfeldner Moor ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/excursion-tips/nature/oesterreich-poi/detail/430024544/bad-leonfeldner-moor.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Natural sights ============== Welcome to our journey of discovery to the fascinating natural sights! Immerse yourself in the beauty of unspoilt landscapes and experience the diversity of nature up close. Be enchanted by nature and find peace and inspiration in its unique splendour. ---