Aussichtsturm Burgstall - Donau am Berg

Information: Municipal OfficeTel.: +43 (0) 72 82 / 46 01Three landscapes at a glance…Here, your gaze can wander into the distance and discover the beautiful Danube Valley, the Sauwald opposite, and the Mühlviertel. The Mühlviertel borders the Donauleitn to the north and conveys a certain tranquility with its gently shaped ridges and hilltops. The geological subsoil consists of granite and gneiss, which appear here and there as striking rock formations and weathering forms. The acidic and nutrient-poor soils made agriculture difficult, in addition to the harsh, cool, and low-precipitation climate of the high altitudes. Regionally typical are hilly cultural landscapes (Bühel) containing various field groves. In contrast, there are structurally poor agricultural plateaus. Today, very intensive agriculture is practiced, with dairy farming as the main sector. In the past, in addition to agriculture, the cultivation of flax and hops and linen weaving were important sources of income. The beer brewing tradition is still alive today.The devil once had riches and precious treasures. He buried his greatest treasure very close by, in Obermühl at the Teufelskirche. "The Devil's Money Laundering" tells what else he used to do with his treasures.Treat yourself to a short walk to the observation tower of Kirchberg, only 10 minutes from the town center. A breathtaking view over the upper Mühlviertel, the Danube Valley, and on a clear day, deep into the Alps as far as the Dachstein.