Kellberg between panoramic views, craftsmanship and culture

Kellberg combines sweeping views with an engaging look at traditional craftsmanship and church art. The König-Max-Höhe is a highlight in the landscape; the history of blacksmithing takes centre stage at the Kleine Kellberger Schmiedemuseum. There is also the “KUNST – KARTON – KREATIV” gallery and the Leonhardikapelle. This gives you a choice of different focuses for your trip, rather than seeing Kellberg only as a viewpoint.

Panoramic views from the König-Max-Höhe

From the König-Max-Höhe, the panoramic view extends across the Bavarian Forest, the Bohemian Forest, the Sauwald and the Neuburger Wald. On a clear day, you can also see the Dachstein and the Berchtesgaden Alps. The weather condition is a useful planning note: it makes a difference, especially for these two distant destinations. If far-reaching views are important to you, the König-Max-Höhe is a clear scenic highlight in Kellberg.

Blacksmithing in its original setting

The Kleine Kellberger Schmiedemuseum showcases the blacksmithing tradition typical of Kellberg in its original setting. Tools and signs of use have been preserved, so the exhibits explore both the craft and traces of its practical use. The history of the blacksmith’s house dates back to 1464. The present museum building was constructed as a smithy in 1905. The two dates tell different stories: the history of the house reaches further back than the construction of the present building.

The “KUNST – KARTON – KREATIV” gallery offers another way to experience art. It is opposite the Kellberg church and is open to visitors. Exhibits include paper models and a painting exhibition. Craftsmanship in its historic working environment and the paper models and paintings on display are distinct cultural themes that can be considered separately when planning your trip.

Churches and an annual event

The present nave of the parish church of St. Blasius in Kellberg was completed around 1450. The Leonhardikapelle is next to the parish church and was renovated in 2007. A Leonhardiritt takes place every year on the second weekend in October. If you would like to include this event in your travel plans, check the date for the relevant year in advance. This helps distinguish permanent architectural and cultural attractions from an annual event.

Nature trail loop and swimming pond

The Radiästhesie-Lehrpfadrunde is rated as very easy. Several information boards cover topics including native animals in the forest area. Check the current route description before setting off, as details about the loop may change. This supports planning based on the route’s stated difficulty and the information along the way.

In the wider destination of Thyrnau, the Raßbach natural swimming pond offers opportunities for swimming.

More cultural attractions and trails in the wider Thyrnau area

The history of the monastery in Thyrnau offers another distinct cultural focus. A castle was built on the site of the present-day monastery and served as a hunting lodge at the time. After it was sold to Cistercian nuns from Veceline in France, it was converted into a monastery in 1902. Today, the Cistercian nuns run a parament embroidery workshop at the monastery, known beyond the region’s borders for its ecclesiastical textiles.

In the wider destination of Thyrnau, several churches represent different eras and traditions. The present nave of the parish church of St. Blasius in Kellberg was completed around 1450. The parish church contains tombs and memorials to Degenhard II von Watzmannsdorf (†1506), Margarete Tengler, née von Steinach, and Julis Benedikt Freiherr von Schätzl (†1598). They represent other historically significant people buried there. The parish church of St. Franz Xaver in Thyrnau was originally a pilgrimage church; its architecture and furnishings are in the Rococo style.

The trails also differ in their scale and route. The 450-kilometre Donausteig was opened in July 2010, runs from Passau via Linz to Grein, and passes through the municipality of Thyrnau. The 25-kilometre Jakobsweg stage from Untergriesbach to Passau also passes through Thyrnau and by the Christophoruskirche, which was a pilgrimage site before 1597. The Goldsteig premium trail runs from the Staffelbachtal through the Kaindlmühle and the Erlautal, continuing through the municipality to Passau; it comes from the direction of Hauzenberg.

Choose the right focus for your accommodation search

Then compare the specific location of an offer with the places and experiences you would like to include. For information in Kellberg, the Thyrnau-Kellberg Tourist Information office is at St.-Blasius-Straße 10.

For the wider travel overview: Thyrnau.