Discover Altreichenau

Altreichenau combines a distinctive local history with ideas for active days: hiking, archery and winter sports offer different ways to spend your stay. When looking for accommodation in Altreichenau, it helps to first consider which experiences you want to shape your trip.

Glassmaking History and Archery

Altreichenau began as a glassmaking settlement on the grounds of a glassworks built around 1600 and later closed. The village’s origins are therefore directly connected with the craft of glassmaking—a historical landmark alongside today’s opportunities for active outings.

The Altreichenau Archery School offers taster sessions, family taster sessions and archery with a dog. The program includes an introduction to archery, a taster session specifically designed for families, and an option for people who want to shoot a bow with their dog. This offers a different kind of activity alongside hiking routes and winter sports.

Hikes with Different Points of Reference

Stage 21 of the Goldsteig Trail runs from Haidmühle via Mount Dreisessel, Neureichenau, Altreichenau and Lackenhäuser to Breitenberg. Another named hike is the tour to the Mammuttanne: it starts at the Altreichenau leisure center (Loipenstüberl). These details offer different starting points for planning: the Goldsteig route passes through several named places, while the Mammuttanne hike has a clearly designated starting point.

When comparing hiking ideas, you can distinguish between a stage with a described route and a hike to a specific destination. Which is a better fit for your stay depends on whether you want to follow the Goldsteig route or plan the tour to the Mammuttanne.

Cross-Country Trails and Skiing in Winter

The 2024 municipal winter map describes the 29-kilometer Adalbert Stifter Trail along the former railway line. It runs from Waldkirchen-Bahnhof via Jandelsbrunn, Neureichenau, Altreichenau and Frauenberg to Haidmühle. The trail’s length and the sequence of named places provide a different scale from the shorter local loop trails.

The same map lists the three-kilometer Brennerin loop, which starts and ends at the Altreichenau trail parking lot. The Altreichenau loop trail is also three kilometers long: it is described as a moderately difficult skating trail in open terrain and is lit twice a week. The same length does not mean they are the same type of route: the start and finish of the Brennerin loop are specified, while the loop trail is described by its skating rating, terrain and lighting. Trail grooming and conditions may vary seasonally; lighting may also vary seasonally.

A one-kilometer ski slope with a drag lift is located on Bureiberg in Altreichenau and is particularly suitable for beginners. Before you travel, check whether the lift is operating during the season. This lets you distinguish between cross-country trails, a loop trail and a ski slope when planning a winter trip, rather than treating all the options as the same kind of activity.

More Experiences in the Wider Destination of Neureichenau

In the wider destination of Neureichenau, the “Adalbert Stifter and the Forest” museum at the Rosenberger Gut is dedicated to the poet and painter Adalbert Stifter. There is also a one-kilometer winter hiking trail around the Riedelsbach reservoir. These two offerings provide their own distinct experiences: the museum offers a cultural connection, while the loop trail is a winter hiking option. Winter conditions may vary.

Choose Accommodation Based on Your Travel Interests

The activities described here offer specific points to consider. If a winter activity is essential to your trip, factor seasonal conditions and lift operations into your plans.

For the wider travel overview: Neureichenau.