Discover Obermühl on the Danube

Obermühl is located directly on the Danube at an elevation of 284 metres and combines riverside experiences, hiking trails, nature information and distinctive buildings. For planning your trip, the village is particularly interesting if you would like to combine days by the water with excursions into the Danauleiten, regional culture and insights into the world of Danube fish.

One striking building is the three-storey Freyer Körnerkasten granary. It stands directly on the Danube in Obermühl and has an unusual 16-metre-high roof structure. This makes it one of the details that give the village its distinctive character. Anyone interested in the connection between the landscape and regional history can include the Körnerkasten in a tour of the village.

Hiking from Obermühl

Obermühl is a starting point for several trails with different focuses. Donausteig stage 1_N04 “Obermühl – St. Martin: Gipfelsturm-Donautal & Mühlviertler Hochland” starts in the village. From the centre of the village, the stage leads uphill along a footpath through the steep hillside forest of the Donauleiten. This route description is important for planning your day: If you are planning a hike, you should take the ascent and the nature of the trail into account.

The Donaublickweg also starts in Obermühl. Further starting points are located at the village square in Niederkappel and at the Gierlinger inn. This allows you to combine different hiking ideas with the relevant starting point, without viewing Obermühl merely as a place to pass through. Accommodation in the village is therefore particularly well suited to travel plans in which hiking is an integral part of the stay.

Fish trail and nature on the Danube

The fish trail runs downstream from Obermühl for approximately two kilometres and provides information about the fish species found in the Danube. Ten glass information panels introduce typical fish of the region and their way of life. For families who want to combine observing nature with easy-to-understand information, this trail provides a tangible opportunity to learn about the river and its inhabitants. Guided tours of the fish trail are available for school classes and tourist groups by prior arrangement.

The Donauschlinge nature trail between Au and Grafenau also runs through the Donauleitn in the surrounding area. Information boards there explain the geology, fauna and flora. The nature trail in the surrounding area thus complements the fish-related information in Obermühl with additional aspects of the landscape. Anyone looking for a variety of nature experiences can include both attractions separately in their travel plans.

River, ferry and regional discoveries

The Obermühl landing stage is located where the Kleine Mühl flows into the Danube, and on the Danube Cycle Path. The Obermühl–Kobling Danube ferry operates on the Danube between Obermühl and Kobling in Haibach ob der Donau. These local details make the river not only a scenic backdrop but also an important part of orientation in the area.

Along the Dr. Kirchschläger Trail, stations featuring pictures and quotations from Rudolf Kirchschläger’s life convey themes such as politics, humanity and humour. For a varied day of your holiday, this cultural highlight can be combined with a hike, the fish trail or time spent by the river. Tastings of various Danube fish and a visit to the cider cellar with a tasting are also available by prior arrangement.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Obermühl, it is therefore worth first deciding on the rhythm you want for your trip: Is it about starting a Donausteig stage, learning about nature on the fish trail, experiencing culture along the Dr. Kirchschläger Trail, or combining several interests? Obermühl is a clear starting point for these different experiences, while the Danube, the trails and the nature trails shape the character of your stay.

For the overarching travel overview: Kirchberg Ob Der Donau.