--- title: Kühstein near Peilstein im Mühlviertel url: "https://guide.oberoesterreich.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430015314/kuehstein.html" description: Also on the path of deceleration is the Kühstein. Another place of power in the holiday region of the Bohemian Forest in the border triangle of Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic. date: 2024-04-16 modified: 2024-04-16 --- # Kühstein near Peilstein im Mühlviertel Kühstein ========== Peilstein im Mühlviertel, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/215430/C8D68F66602FC80E7D93B7886C0ABBC4E398E6D8999682F91AFF36C71E7D87BD/gipfelkreuz-am-kuehstein.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/215431/DCE5A40ED75DFAB3AD1289AB13CC28493855EE6836D43E6BB991B9A889BDF240/kuehstein.jpg) © Open copyright © Ferienregion Böhmerwald Close copyright [ ![Gipfelkreuz am Kühstein](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/215430/C8D68F66602FC80E7D93B7886C0ABBC4E398E6D8999682F91AFF36C71E7D87BD/gipfelkreuz-am-kuehstein.jpg "© Ferienregion Böhmerwald") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/215430/C8D68F66602FC80E7D93B7886C0ABBC4E398E6D8999682F91AFF36C71E7D87BD/gipfelkreuz-am-kuehstein.jpg) © Open copyright © Ferienregion Böhmerwald Close copyright [ ![Kühstein](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/215431/DCE5A40ED75DFAB3AD1289AB13CC28493855EE6836D43E6BB991B9A889BDF240/kuehstein.jpg "© Ferienregion Böhmerwald") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/215431/DCE5A40ED75DFAB3AD1289AB13CC28493855EE6836D43E6BB991B9A889BDF240/kuehstein.jpg) 1. 2. pets allowed - 4153 Peilstein im Mühlviertel [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=-%2C%204153%20Peilstein%20im%20M%C3%BChlviertel "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=-%2C%204153%20Peilstein%20im%20M%C3%BChlviertel "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.591254503593&lon=13.8965093513427&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Enjoy the fantastic view from the plateau! The Kühstein (710 m) was probably a pagan sacrificial site in pre-Christian times (also Kürstein, küren = to select, Kiriche = place of assembly). Situated between Oberpeilstein and Meisingeröd, the Kühstein has become a beautiful excursion destination. Several hiking trails also meet here. The somewhat grim face on the southeast side does not keep climbers from practising their skills on the rocks. Nevertheless, this rock castle has retained its ancient historical grandeur. Our ancestors from prehistoric times used the large bowl at the summit for sacrifices. They also came here to choose their bards. Five pine trees adorn the summit, they are about 140 years old. There is a good view to the northeast into the small Mühltal valley, and you can also enjoy the sunrise. Two ramparts bear witness to an early castle around 1300 and a wooden chapel stood at the foot of the rock around 1600. Energetically, the Kühstein is connected to the nearby Bründlstein. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Kühstein** - 4153 Peilstein im Mühlviertel Phone [ +43 5 07263 - 200 ](tel:+43507263200) E-Mail [boehmerwald@muehlviertel.at](#mailto) Web [www.muehlviertel.at/](https://www.muehlviertel.at/ "New window") https://www.muehlviertel.at/ --- **Contact person** Tourismusverband Mühlviertel – Informationsbüro Böhmerwald Dreisesselbergstraße 18/1 4160 Aigen-Schlägl Phone [ +43 5 07263 - 200 ](tel:+43507263200) Fax machine +43 5 7890 - 115 E-Mail [boehmerwald@muehlviertel.at](#mailto) Web [www.muehlviertel.at](https://www.muehlviertel.at "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Trail can be walked on, depending on snow conditions. - opened daily - open to the public - Can only be viewed from outside [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Pets allowed - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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