Geiersberg: Panoramic Views, the Granatzweg and Church Art

Geiersberg combines sweeping views across the high plateau with specific insights into local and church history. To the north, the panoramic view reaches as far as the Bohemian Forest; to the south, it extends across the Hausruck ridge to the Höllengebirge mountains, the three Dachstein peaks and Schafberg. There is also the Granatzweg, along with religious buildings and works of art. This offers two ways to get to know the area: through its landscape and its historical landmarks.

High Plateau and Granatzweg

The Granatzweg follows the old Bavaria–Innviertel border from Geiersberg to St. Willibald. You can also hike individual sections. This gives you the flexibility to decide how far to walk during your stay and fit the route into your own plans. You can also explore the Granatzweg by e-bike.

There is an electric vehicle charging station at Geiersberg municipal works depot. If you plan to use it, check its operating status locally before you arrive. When planning the Granatzweg, you can choose to walk individual sections or explore it by e-bike.

Parish Church and Leonhardi Tradition

Geiersberg Parish Church is dedicated to St. Leonhard and is the only church in the Innviertel dedicated to him. Inside is a limewood statue by Bonaventura Schwanthaler entitled “Our Lady with the Child.” It dates from 1701. The parish church’s oldest and largest bell is older, dating from 1512. The two dates place the bell in the early 16th century and the statue at the beginning of the 18th century.

The Leonhardi ride still takes place around November 6. Riders, horses and carriages come to the parish to receive a blessing. The exact date may vary, so check the event dates in advance if you would like to include this tradition in your travel plans.

Well Chapel, Spring and Local History

The Well Chapel stands opposite the church. It is a historic monument and took on its present form in 1702. The spring from which Altgeiersberg was built is beneath the church. This spring flows from the nearby Well Chapel. The spring, chapel and origins of old Geiersberg are therefore closely connected.

The legend of Geiersberg’s origins tells of a thirsty knight and his squire who, while hunting, were alerted to a fresh spring by a vulture flying down. In gratitude, the knight had a wooden chapel built there. As a legend, the story links the vulture and the spring with the origins of the village.

A former Roman road through Geiersberg served as a route for missionaries travelling to the Bavarian population. It forms part of the area’s historical context; by contrast, the Granatzweg is a named route that can be explored along the old border on foot or by e-bike.

The Pest Chapel in Pramerdorf, Geiersberg, is also among the local monuments. In the monument register dated June 23, 2026, it is listed as protected by regulation.

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