Discover Kopfing im Innkreis: Forest, Trails and Culture

Kopfing im Innkreis reveals its special side where forest, panoramic views and regional culture come together. The treetop trail is around 1,000 m long and leads to an observation tower with panoramic views over the Innviertel and the Bavarian Forest. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Kopfing im Innkreis can therefore tailor their choice to very different daily itineraries: an experience high above the forest floor, a longer hike or a cultural visit.

Experience the forest and choose your trails

The high-ropes climbing forest complements the treetop trail with an active perspective. Wobbly bridges, suspended beams and airy platforms characterise this area. This gives travellers a clear choice between a scenic circular walk and an activity focused on exercise and height.

There are also different focuses for hiking. The “Blick ins Land” circular trail is 16 km long; walking time is approximately 4 to 5 hours. You should allow the corresponding amount of time for this trail when planning your day. The Bründlweg leads 12.2 km to the Glatzinger Bründl. Those who prefer a family-friendly route will find another option in the “Jungfrauenstein Nr. 1” hike. It runs mostly through shady sections of forest.

Jungfrauenstein itself is a natural monument on the edge of the forest. Benches are available there for resting. Trail No. 2, “Lichthäusl”, offers a different landscape: it leads through the Tiefenbach gorge and past the remains of Kopfing’s first power station. When choosing accommodation, this allows you to take both active hiking days and shorter stays with individual discoveries into account.

Cultural centre, local traditions and sacred sites

Kulturhaus Kopfing offers several different perspectives. These include a sculpture park, a herb garden and a park for art and culture featuring wooden works of art. The local traditions room presents life around 1900, primarily from the women’s perspective. You can arrange guided tours of the cultural centre by telephone on +43 680 20 21 415 with Brigitte Ruhland.

The religious sites also add to the picture of Kopfing im Innkreis. Kopfing Parish Church was consecrated in 1905; Matthäus Schlager is named as its cathedral master builder. A Stations of the Cross route towards Matzelsdorf begins in front of the pilgrimage church of Maria Bründl. These destinations particularly appeal to travellers who want to combine hikes with regional history, ecclesiastical architecture or quieter visits.

Views for planning your day

From Ameisberg, the view extends across the Hausruck towards the Alps. The highest point of Ameisberg is at 732 m; on its southern side, a rock face drops vertically by around 10 m. Those planning a day with expansive views will find a different experience here than on the treetop trail. The different elevations and landscape experiences make it easier to choose the right holiday apartment or holiday home according to the desired rhythm of the trip, without making every day the same.

Getting there and choosing other destinations

Free parking spaces are available for guests and visitors at the main entrances to WaldEntdeckerWelt, as well as at the tree hotel and the Waldküche restaurant. The bus stop in Kopfing is called Götzendorf; from there, it is about a 20-minute walk to WaldEntdeckerWelt. You can take this information into account when planning an excursion to the treetop trail and high-ropes climbing forest.

If you would like to consider other places for your trip in addition to Kopfing im Innkreis, here is a compact selection: Sankt Aegidi, Enzenkirchen, Wernstein Am Inn, Suben, Raab, Schardenberg, Andorf and Taufkirchen an der Pram.

For the higher-level travel overview: Schärding.