--- title: Pierbach url: "https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000950/pierbach.html" description: "Welcome to Pierbach!" date: 2025-02-03 modified: 2026-03-02 --- # Pierbach Pierbach ========== Pierbach, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/298074/D379A696902253B8D273075674BC6736F7A19C88BB925FE27B933B9EF7085129/ortsansicht-von-pierbach.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205859/3AE23995B7D6516832B7E2EC9F7AC8C113492AF4D9C787B1A46768D20D6814BC/ruine-ruttenstein-in-pierbach.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205870/26967F8930B624401848C0916109936253C385456EA223E53E6B81DF6C899969/ruine-ruttenstein-in-pierbach.jpg) © Open copyright © FotoGrafik bruno haneder Close copyright [ ![View of Pierbach](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/298074/D379A696902253B8D273075674BC6736F7A19C88BB925FE27B933B9EF7085129/ortsansicht-von-pierbach.jpg "© FotoGrafik bruno haneder") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/298074/D379A696902253B8D273075674BC6736F7A19C88BB925FE27B933B9EF7085129/ortsansicht-von-pierbach.jpg) © Open copyright © FotoGrafik bruno haneder Close copyright [ ![View of the Ruttenstein ruins from the tower of the ruins. The Mühlviertel landscape in the background.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205859/3AE23995B7D6516832B7E2EC9F7AC8C113492AF4D9C787B1A46768D20D6814BC/ruine-ruttenstein-in-pierbach.jpg "© FotoGrafik bruno haneder") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205859/3AE23995B7D6516832B7E2EC9F7AC8C113492AF4D9C787B1A46768D20D6814BC/ruine-ruttenstein-in-pierbach.jpg) © Open copyright © FotoGrafik bruno haneder Close copyright [ ![Ruttenstein ruins in Pierbach](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205870/26967F8930B624401848C0916109936253C385456EA223E53E6B81DF6C899969/ruine-ruttenstein-in-pierbach.jpg "© FotoGrafik bruno haneder") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205870/26967F8930B624401848C0916109936253C385456EA223E53E6B81DF6C899969/ruine-ruttenstein-in-pierbach.jpg) © Open copyright © FotoGrafik bruno haneder Close copyright [ ![Final stop on the Johannesweg in Pierbach](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/298075/2284397535A046303D3194049226942F772CE81AA256CC96723CEA27C816B30E/abschlussstation-am-johannesweg-in-pierbach.jpg "© FotoGrafik bruno haneder") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/298075/2284397535A046303D3194049226942F772CE81AA256CC96723CEA27C816B30E/abschlussstation-am-johannesweg-in-pierbach.jpg) © Open copyright © Mühlviertler Alm Close copyright [ ![Pierbach](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/298076/9ACBA0F6E15FB360FAF8BC5CFAD8E733E2D19AEAD889086552BD262879693E6B/pierbach.jpg "© Mühlviertler Alm") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/298076/9ACBA0F6E15FB360FAF8BC5CFAD8E733E2D19AEAD889086552BD262879693E6B/pierbach.jpg) © Open copyright © FotoGrafik bruno haneder Close copyright [ ![Two hikers walking past the Johannesbrunnen fountain.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/298077/595A5F375979A463187BAA30179C124D17B32283911031A14EA42CEA50663B98/johannesbrunnen-und-engelskapelle-in-pierbach.jpg "© FotoGrafik bruno haneder") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/298077/595A5F375979A463187BAA30179C124D17B32283911031A14EA42CEA50663B98/johannesbrunnen-und-engelskapelle-in-pierbach.jpg) © Open copyright © FotoGrafik bruno haneder Close copyright [ ![View from the Ruttenstein ruins in Pierbach](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205866/81E4B11F9BB1E2FF89FCD5BBF27B107C8259CE66D0AD932549EF735DE86E9455/aussicht-von-der-ruine-ruttenstein-in-pierbach.jpg "© FotoGrafik bruno haneder") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205866/81E4B11F9BB1E2FF89FCD5BBF27B107C8259CE66D0AD932549EF735DE86E9455/aussicht-von-der-ruine-ruttenstein-in-pierbach.jpg) © Open copyright © Mühlviertler Alm Close copyright [ ![Pierbach](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/298078/629538FB77595AFB7B5E189B63B015263F5FBE4B382FA2D779737919070B0774/pierbach.jpg "© Mühlviertler Alm") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/298078/629538FB77595AFB7B5E189B63B015263F5FBE4B382FA2D779737919070B0774/pierbach.jpg) © Open copyright © Mühlviertler Alm Close copyright [ ![Winter in Pierbach](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/298079/7F2112B356FE6DD9CCB5C70384D5A7EF91B3BF2241875459E98DC5735DFD0DC4/winter-in-pierbach.jpg "© Mühlviertler Alm") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/298079/7F2112B356FE6DD9CCB5C70384D5A7EF91B3BF2241875459E98DC5735DFD0DC4/winter-in-pierbach.jpg) © Open copyright © Mühlviertler Alm Close copyright [ ![Winter in Pierbach](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/298080/D74A95DF64F3F0D52E56EBF6D735AC757289339CBA77ACA6DC1F4B3E575EFDF5/winter-in-pierbach.jpg "© Mühlviertler Alm") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/298080/D74A95DF64F3F0D52E56EBF6D735AC757289339CBA77ACA6DC1F4B3E575EFDF5/winter-in-pierbach.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Pierbach Close copyright [ ![Winter in Pierbach](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/298081/8618F498B29F1D1E301F1C84488F135776F2E833FE52FEB7C029FEAF16505F18/winter-in-pierbach.jpg "© Gemeinde Pierbach") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/298081/8618F498B29F1D1E301F1C84488F135776F2E833FE52FEB7C029FEAF16505F18/winter-in-pierbach.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Dorfstraße 22 4282 Pierbach [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dorfstra%C3%9Fe%2022%2C%204282%20Pierbach "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Dorfstra%C3%9Fe%2022%2C%204282%20Pierbach "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.3485&lon=14.7551&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Welcome to Pierbach! Pierbach – an insider tip among hikers. Pierbach is in a beautiful location on Große Naarn River, at 486 meters above seal level, and is a true paradise for walkers and hikers in search of unspoiled natural beauty. Pierbach’s pristine river landscape is a feast for the eyes. The crystal-clear rivers force their way through rocky guts before meandering through wide meadows and fields and forming natural ponds and small lakes that invite you to take a refreshing dip. The area is dotted with small, traditional inns serving hearty food and hospitality. Pierbach’s artists are the keepers of the region’s history and culture and always happy to meet visitors. We look forward to welcoming you! [ Facts ](#ttgCollapseDatenFakten) ------------------------------------ - 1.000Inhabitants - 22 km²Area - 486 - 800 m ASLElevation - 48.35, 14.76GPS coordinates [ What’s on in Pierbach ](#ttgCollapseDetailinformationen) ------------------------------------------------------------ [Accommodations](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-unterkuenfte/detail/430000950/pierbach/unterkuenfte.html) [Gastronomy](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-gastronomie/detail/430000950/pierbach.html) [Tours](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-touren/detail/430000950/pierbach.html) [Events](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-veranstaltungen/detail/430000950/pierbach.html) [Packages](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-angebote/detail/430000950/pierbach.html) [ Shopping ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000950/pierbach/einkaufen.html) [ Leisure facilities ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000950/pierbach/freizeiteinrichtungen.html) [ Service and attendance ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000950/pierbach/infrastruktur.html) [ Cultural facilities ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000950/pierbach/kultureinrichtungen.html) [ Sights ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000950/pierbach/sehenswuerdigkeiten.html) [ Sport facilities ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000950/pierbach/sporteinrichtungen.html) [Webcams](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-webcams/detail/430000950/pierbach.html) [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- Top highlights ---------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Walch Andreas Photography Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/226793/2D18598356601F24E05EFC90731452235A9BEF38458E643B7721E5CFB876F367/johanneswegjohannesbrunnenengelskapellewanderer05tvbmuehlviertleralmfreistadtwalchandreasphotography-jpg.jpg "JohanneswegJohannesbrunnenEngelskapelleWanderer05_TVBMuehlviertlerAlmFreistadtWalchAndreasPhotography.jpg (© Copyright: TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Walch Andreas Photography)") Johannesbrunnen und Engelskapelle ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430027419/johannesbrunnen-und-engelskapelle.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Mühlviertler Alm/FotoGrafik bruno haneder Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/207452/BEECD56B503826941B86D61658668BE1955095735C77EF3E7E0C5538172436F5/haeferlmuseum-in-pierbach.png "Harvesting museum in Pierbach (© Copyright: Mühlviertler Alm/FotoGrafik bruno haneder)") Häferlmuseum Pierbach ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430000452/haeferlmuseum-pierbach.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: FotoGrafik bruno haneder Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/205859/3AE23995B7D6516832B7E2EC9F7AC8C113492AF4D9C787B1A46768D20D6814BC/ruine-ruttenstein-in-pierbach.jpg "Ruttenstein ruins in Pierbach (© Copyright: FotoGrafik bruno haneder)") Ruttenstein Ruins ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/401859/ruttenstein-ruins.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Alexander Kaiser Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/203305/60C76E7197A89DA53EC34FB597530FF661E44453848B9DE23FDE021307009BFC/muehlviertleralmfreistadtwandernpaarkammererkreuzoberoesterreichtourismusgmbhalexanderkaiser-jpg.jpg "MuehlviertlerAlmFreistadtHikingPaarKammererKreuz_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHAlexanderKaiser.jpg (© Copyright: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Alexander Kaiser)") Johannesweg (St. John's pilgrimage route) ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/100438/johannesweg-st-john-s-pilgrimage-route.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Verein Tour de Alm Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/243910/7B9C9B33173CCA3DD84EE278D0922C54096F9A03C946954B8D38A5A3CA1EB070/die-tour-de-alm.jpg "The Tour de Alm (© Copyright: Verein Tour de Alm)") Tour de Alm ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430005599/tour-de-alm.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 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