Pierbach, a region in Upper Austria's Mühlviertel, is characterized by its hilly "granite land" and diverse natural features. Situated within the Mühlviertel Nature Park, the landscape offers a mix of forests, rolling hills, and the Kleine Naarn river. This varied terrain provides a suitable environment for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, mountain biking, gravel biking, and more.
Pierbach offers a wide array of outdoor activities, with more than 50 routes available…
85
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4.4
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Average rating
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4.5
(28)
168
hikers
11.7km
03:26
330m
330m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(14)
96
hikers
9.59km
02:39
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.8
(4)
40
hikers
4.35km
01:20
160m
160m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(3)
29
hikers
12.1km
03:35
350m
350m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
71
riders
36.6km
02:01
670m
670m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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44
riders
27.5km
01:25
480m
480m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
32
riders
42.4km
02:15
780m
780m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

17
riders
52.2km
02:51
1,040m
1,040m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.3
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72
riders
33.6km
02:57
880m
880m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
77.0km
06:32
1,970m
1,970m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.0
(3)
13
riders
22.6km
01:39
500m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.9
(8)
65
riders
44.4km
03:58
1,220m
1,220m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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73
runners
12.5km
01:33
370m
370m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.3
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13
runners
5.33km
00:36
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
7.60km
00:56
220m
220m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
7.84km
00:53
200m
200m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(1)
9
riders
28.1km
02:35
730m
730m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3
riders
30.9km
02:28
530m
530m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
riders
51.7km
04:52
1,310m
1,310m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
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9
riders
14.3km
01:13
370m
370m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
riders
27.7km
02:20
780m
780m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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2
riders
23.5km
01:52
510m
510m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
22.3km
01:56
620m
620m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Pierbach offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features 86 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.62 stars from more than 10,000 ratings.
Pierbach is situated in the hilly 'granite land' of the Lower Mühlviertel within Upper Austria. The landscape features diverse natural elements such as granite formations, the Kleine Naarn river, and is part of the Mühlviertel Nature Park.
Notable hiking routes include the multi-day 'Johannesweg' and the long-distance 'Burgen- und Schlössweg' (Castle Trail). Local trails often lead past impressive granite formations and offer panoramic views, such as those around the ruins of Ruttenstein. More information is available in the Hiking around Pierbach guide.
Yes, Pierbach offers easy hiking trails suitable for beginners. These routes allow for exploration of the immediate surroundings. For specific recommendations, consult the Easy hikes around Pierbach guide.
Pierbach provides family-friendly hiking options. These trails are generally less strenuous and suitable for various age groups. Details can be found in the Family-friendly hikes around Pierbach guide.
The region offers routes for both road cycling and touring cycling through charming villages and green forests. A popular option is the 'M2 Pierbach Tour,' a 21-mile (34 km) circular route through the Mühlviertel Nature Park. Guides like Road Cycling Routes around Pierbach and Cycling around Pierbach provide further details.
Yes, Pierbach features mountain biking trails for enthusiasts. The varied terrain of the Mühlviertel provides diverse options for mountain biking. The MTB Trails around Pierbach guide offers specific route information.
Pierbach is home to impressive granite formations, the Weltstein natural monument, and the Felsformation Herrgottssitz. Historical landmarks include the Burgruine Prandegg and the ruins of Ruttenstein, which offer panoramic views.
Outdoor activities in Pierbach are highly regarded on komoot, with more than 63,000 visitors having explored the region's routes. The 86 available routes have received over 10,000 ratings, averaging 4.62 out of 5 stars.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Pierbach, covering various activities and interests. These include guides for Hiking, Family-friendly hikes, Road Cycling, and MTB Trails.
The official website for the municipality of Pierbach is www.pierbach.at. The municipal office can be reached by phone at +43 7267 8255 for inquiries.

