The Johannesweg in the Mühlviertel is a circular hiking trail around 84 kilometres long that combines nature experiences and contemplation. In three to five stages, it leads through the gentle hilly landscape of the Mühlviertler Alm, past panoramic peaks, cultural highlights and numerous places of power. Along twelve stations, impulses invite you to pause for a moment, gain new perspectives and draw fresh energy for everyday life - in the spirit of getting out of everyday life and into nature.
Thanks to good public transport connections, individual stages can also be ideally organised as a day trip with bus stops directly along the hiking route. After a long day of hiking, the return journey from your destination ensures comfort and relaxation - environmentally friendly and stress-free.
Stages for day trips by public transport
The stage from Schönau im Mühlkreis (bus stop "Schönau im Mühlkreis Umfahrung")to St. Leonhard bei Freistadt (bus stop "St. Leonhard bei Freistadt Ortsmitte") is ideal for a day trip: Ascent to the Herrgottsitz with distant views, on to the Prandegg castle ruins and via the Waldaisttal valley to the Herzogreitherfelsen rock. The start and finish of the stage are connected by regional bus routes 343 and 341 with a change in Pregarten. Depending on the time of day, there may be a longer stay here - a good opportunity to explore the town at your leisure.
If you want to go higher, choose the stage from Weitersfelden (bus stop "Weitersfelden Ortsmitte")to Kaltenberg (bus stop "Kaltenberg im Mühlkreis Ortsmitte") via the Kammererberg, the highest point of the Johannesweg. The trail leads along the original chapel, Augenbründl and St Mary's pilgrimage church with panoramic views over the Mühlviertel hills. There is a direct connection between the start and finish of the stage via the regional bus route 333.
Stop: Schönau im Mühlkreis Umfahrung
