Discover Leopoldschlag – Trails, Water and Borderland Nature

Leopoldschlag combines family-friendly experiences, bodies of water, distinctive granite monuments and the nature along the Maltsch border river. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home for varied days can explore the area according to their own interests: with a themed adventure trail, a hiking network of around 45 kilometres, a cycling route, cultural sites and insights into the Natura 2000 area.

Enjoy the Pottery Trail together

The Leopoldschlag Pottery Trail is 4.5 kilometres long and designed as an adventure trail for families. Along the trail, children and parents can experience the work of a potter at various stations over the course of a pottery year. As a result, the focus is not only on the route itself, but also on the connection between exercise, craftsmanship and regional tradition.

For planning your day, Leopoldschlag offers different scales: the Pottery Trail is a clearly defined route, while the village’s hiking network covers around 45 kilometres. Depending on whether you are looking for a single themed trail or additional hiking options, you can plan your outings accordingly. Pottery courses are also offered at the Hafnerhaus. Those interested in ceramics and working with clay will therefore find another cultural point of interest alongside the trail.

Water and nature along the Maltsch

The Leopoldschlag bathing pond has a water surface of approximately 3,000 m². There is also a beach volleyball court at the bathing pond. This makes it possible to combine time by the water with a sporting activity, without experiencing the area solely through a single excursion destination.

Another focus is the Maltsch. The Natura 2000 Information Centre at the European Green Belt in Leopoldschlag provides information about the European Green Belt and the Natura 2000 area along the Maltsch border river. In Leopoldschlag, the Maltsch provides a habitat for freshwater pearl mussels within the “Natura 2000 Maltsch European Protected Area”. These topics add a natural-history dimension to your trip planning and make the area interesting for visitors who want to get to know the landscape and regional features more consciously.

Granite, history and distinctive local features

One of the striking cultural landmarks is the Körner Pyramid. It is a granite pyramid resting on four granite spheres at its base. The Körner Pyramid also features an iron cross and an image of Theodor Körner. Another stone landmark is the fountain at the continental watershed. It consists of one large and two small granite stones, is a hydrographic monument and marks the continental watershed between the Danube and Elbe.

Historical traces can also be explored in Leopoldschlag. Neu Maria Schnee is a small pilgrimage church in the Mühlviertel region. The Arneth memorial plaque is mounted on the façade of the former municipal office. The former municipal office is also the birthplace of Joh. Ev. Arneth and his sons. Together with the Hafnerhaus and the Körner Pyramid, this creates a diverse picture of craftsmanship, commemorative culture, a sacred site and regional granite.

Choose Leopoldschlag as your holiday destination

When looking for accommodation in Leopoldschlag, you can plan your days around the desired trail length: the 4.5-kilometre Pottery Trail is a clearly defined route, while the village’s hiking network covers around 45 kilometres. For cyclists, the Grenzlandrunde (No. 905), a cycling loop in Leopoldschlag, is another of the listed options.

Other places for planning your trip

If you would also like to compare other destinations, you can include Hagenberg Im Mühlkreis, Wartberg Ob Der Aist, Rainbach Im Mühlkreis, Bad Zell, Sankt Oswald bei Freistadt, Unterweißenbach, Wullowitz and Weitersfelden in your further research.

For the broader travel overview: Freistadt.