Nature, Panoramic Views, and Regional Highlights

Moderate | 13.2 km | 4:00 hrs | 390 mBrandlucken
Brandlucken. Kathrein am Offenegg

A loop hike from Brandlucken multi-award-winning “Flower Village” of St. Kathrein am Offenegg. You’ll enjoy scenic forest trails, the Vogelbeer Panorama Trail, and numerous attractions along the route.

Between Brandlucken the flower village of St. Kathrein/O.

This tour connects the theater village Brandlucken with the multi-award-winning “Flower Village” of St. Kathrein am Offenegg.

If Brandlucken from mid-July through the end of August, you can easily combine your hike with a visit to the famous “Huabn Theater.” And at the WILDe EDER hotel in the center of St. Kathrein, you can sample the delicious creations of TV chef Eveline Wild—who calls this place home—at the “Chocolate Heaven.”

In St. Kathrein, visitors are also drawn to the gardens (Sulamith Garden, Fragrance Trail, Schinnerl Miniature Garden) and the Graf Distillery, which is best known for its rowanberry schnapps. You can learn what lies behind this “spirited” beverage onthe “Rowanberry Panorama Trail,” which is also part of this tour.

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An overview of the key details:

Starting Point & Parking

Huab'n Theater Parking Lot
Brandlucken

Free parking is available right next to the Huab'n Theater.

Alternative: The hike can also start in the town center of St. Kathrein am Offenegg (Kathreinerhaus parking lot).

Places to Stop for a Meal

Along the hike, several establishments invite you to stop in for a relaxing break.

  • Naturhotel Bauernhofer
  • Unterberger Inn
  • The WILD EDER
  • Patscha Hut (Open Friday through Sunday)
  • Spreitzhofer Country Inn
  • Schwaiger Country Inn
  • Café Kornreitherhaus Bed and Breakfast

Road Conditions

The hike follows mostly well-marked forest trails, forest roads, meadow paths, and short paved sections. The hike is technically easy and suitable for hikers with average fitness.

 

Recommended Equipment

  • For a pleasant and safe hike, we recommend:
  • Sturdy footwear
  • Water bottle and a small snack
  • Weather-appropriate clothing using the layering principle
  • Rain and Sun Protection
  • Hiking Poles Tailored to Your Needs
  • cell phone
  • Small First Aid Kit