Discover Kollerschlag: Granite Formations, Culture and Unique Local Stories

Kollerschlag combines the gently rolling landscape of the Mühlviertel with granite formations, the Lourdes Chapel, regional history and special insights into the present day. Those who want to combine a trip with experiences in nature and cultural discoveries will find a variety of options for planning their days here. A holiday apartment in Kollerschlag can serve as a base for exploring the village, following historical traces and enjoying activities together.

Granite Formations and the Landscape around Kollerschlag

The Stoanaweg trail leads past numerous mystical granite formations through the gently rolling landscape of the Mühlviertel and ends again at its starting point in Kollerschlag. This allows you to experience the landscape as a connected whole without losing sight of the starting point. The Lourdes Chapel, also known as the “Wangafritzn Chapel”, is located directly along the trail. It offers an opportunity to pause and has 110 seats as well as two bells.

Another striking feature is the Pfaffenhaus. The 20 m-high rock giant contains a large natural cave that served as a refuge for clergymen who fled from the Hussites around 1427. At Hochstein, you reach an elevation of 860 m; in local parlance, it is also known as “Burgstall”. Excavation evidence suggests that a clearing belonging to the Falkenstein family may once have been located there. This cautious historical trace adds a question about the site's former use to the experience of nature.

Literature, Sacred Art and Regional Specialties

The Hanriederweg trail is dedicated to the Mühlviertel dialect poet Norbert Hanrieder. Hanrieder was born in Kollerschlag on 2 June 1842 and was one of the most important Upper Austrian dialect poets of the 19th century. His connection to Kollerschlag gives the trail a direct link to the village's literary history.

The parish church of St. Joseph also preserves a remarkable work of art: the high altar features Bartolomeo Altomonte's altarpiece “The Death of St. Joseph”, dating from 1746. Those interested in ecclesiastical art and regional traditions can include this aspect in their travel plans independently of the trails through the landscape. The “Kollaschläga Zega” also represents a small piece of local craftsmanship and commemorative culture in Kollerschlag. This handmade souvenir is made of Mühlviertel linen and decorated with various appliqués.

Those who want to explore the village's history in greater depth can use the Topothek Kollerschlag. The online archive is dedicated to the history of Kollerschlag and offers an additional opportunity to engage with the village and its past.

Experiences for Different Day Plans

A special addition to the trails and cultural destinations is the Erlebnis Tour Kollerschlag. The free, 90-minute guided tour is offered with a LOXONE expert; various dates are available. The meeting point is the reception of the Loxone Campus. For your planning, you should therefore take the desired date and the stated meeting point into account.

There is also a specific destination for a stay with children: the Kollerado outdoor pool has a freely accessible children's playground and an equally freely accessible beach volleyball court. This allows you to complement a day trip with nature, local history or a guided tour with an uncomplicated leisure activity, without having to turn it into a fixed daily schedule.

Getting There and Choosing Accommodation

For travel by public transport, OÖVV route 237 runs from Neufelden/Rohrbach-Berg via Sarleinsbach and Kollerschlag to Mollmannsreith/Nebelberg. The timetable is valid from 14 December 2025. For your specific travel planning, check the appropriate section and date. When looking for a holiday apartment in Kollerschlag, you can then decide whether trails and landscape, cultural discoveries, the Erlebnis Tour or a flexible mix of several interests are most important to you.

Those who consider the Stoanaweg, the Lourdes Chapel and the granite formations particularly important can shape their stay around experiencing nature and the landscape. For travelers interested in culture, on the other hand, the parish church of St. Joseph, the Hanriederweg trail, the memorial to Norbert Hanrieder and the Topothek take center stage. Families can also plan a visit to the playground and beach volleyball court at the Kollerado outdoor pool.

More Places to Compare for Your Trip

If you would like to compare other places in addition to Kollerschlag, you can also include Atzesberg, Niederkappel, Afiesl, Putzleinsdorf, Sarleinsbach, Untermühl, Sankt Ulrich Im Mühlkreis and Aigen Im Mühlkreis in your considerations.

For the overarching travel overview: Rohrbach.