--- title: Pettenbach in the Almtal valley url: "https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430001030/pettenbach.html" description: Sprawling across the western parts of the Traun-Enns region, the village of Pettenbach nestles in a scenic location in the foothills of the Alps. date: 2018-09-27 modified: 2025-10-16 --- # Pettenbach in the Almtal valley Pettenbach ============ Pettenbach, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/298582/82D146CBF6D40D26499ED6421927049BA6930F0674E8159D47C3BBAF1C20AE73/sonnenblumenfeld-in-pettenbach.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/298583/21515C30267D628DE3D43509CE6D7F66D6A811CBEB5CFDCB0000AB41A9E8FE57/pettenbach-magdalenaberg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/298585/BD096AE8B996795E59CA6462656CA9EC0002315CCE7010490A73B1E0EB54DDD9/pettenbach-an-der-alm.jpg) © Open copyright © Marktgemeinde Pettenbach Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a picturesque landscape with lush fields of sunflowers in the foreground. A white church with a bell tower can be seen in the background, surrounded by wooded mountains.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/298582/82D146CBF6D40D26499ED6421927049BA6930F0674E8159D47C3BBAF1C20AE73/sonnenblumenfeld-in-pettenbach.jpg "© Marktgemeinde Pettenbach") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/298582/82D146CBF6D40D26499ED6421927049BA6930F0674E8159D47C3BBAF1C20AE73/sonnenblumenfeld-in-pettenbach.jpg) © Open copyright © Marktgemeinde Pettenbach Close copyright [ ![View \u00fcover Pettenbach mi Almtal to the Magdalenaberg with church](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/298583/21515C30267D628DE3D43509CE6D7F66D6A811CBEB5CFDCB0000AB41A9E8FE57/pettenbach-magdalenaberg.jpg "© Marktgemeinde Pettenbach") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/298583/21515C30267D628DE3D43509CE6D7F66D6A811CBEB5CFDCB0000AB41A9E8FE57/pettenbach-magdalenaberg.jpg) © Open copyright © Marktgemeinde Pettenbach Close copyright [ ![Pettenbach an der Alm](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/298585/BD096AE8B996795E59CA6462656CA9EC0002315CCE7010490A73B1E0EB54DDD9/pettenbach-an-der-alm.jpg "© Marktgemeinde Pettenbach") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/298585/BD096AE8B996795E59CA6462656CA9EC0002315CCE7010490A73B1E0EB54DDD9/pettenbach-an-der-alm.jpg) © Open copyright © Marktgemeinde Pettenbach Close copyright [ ![Seisenburg castle ruins in Pettenbach](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/298584/ED27B370268AD8158CB3EB6140CAE1ED0CB1964E2CFA43FE993D1843C036C557/ruine-seisenburg-in-pettenbach.jpg "© Marktgemeinde Pettenbach") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/298584/ED27B370268AD8158CB3EB6140CAE1ED0CB1964E2CFA43FE993D1843C036C557/ruine-seisenburg-in-pettenbach.jpg) © Open copyright © Marktgemeinde Pettenbach Close copyright [ ![View of Magdalenaberg in Pettenbach im Almtal in winter](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/298586/9C3F3ACB2D5438BAE366D9839B5C73DBF8D37442258D7CDFEFCEF682CEC8E77E/magdalenaberg-in-pettenbach-im-winter.jpg "© Marktgemeinde Pettenbach") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/298586/9C3F3ACB2D5438BAE366D9839B5C73DBF8D37442258D7CDFEFCEF682CEC8E77E/magdalenaberg-in-pettenbach-im-winter.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Kirchenplatz 3 4643 Pettenbach [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Kirchenplatz%203%2C%204643%20Pettenbach "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Kirchenplatz%203%2C%204643%20Pettenbach "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.961192095084179&lon=14.017009735107433&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Pettenbach - Living in the Almtal valley Pettenbach borders on the Almfluss river to the west and the Aiterbach river to the east and has an overall north-south extension of 14 km. Set at the entrance to the Alm Valley, sprawling across the western parts of the Traun-Enns region, the snug town of Pettenbach marks the transition between the mountains and the foreland basin. The earliest traces of settlement (excavations of rock gardens along the Alm river and the Aiter creek) are said to date back to the Stone Ages. There is historic proof of Illyrian and Celtic influences on the area. Pettenbach once marked the crossroads of the ancient salt and iron roads, and has therefore been attracting settlers since pre-historic times. Today, sights such as the "Grüne Erde-Welt (Green Earth World), the "Seisenburg" ruins, the "Bartlhaus" writing and printing museum, the Peace Cross on the peak of the "Oberkaibling" mountain, the pilgrimage churches of "Heiligenleiten" and "Magdalenaberg" attract guests. Numerous hiking trails, from the Almuferweg "Genuss am Almfluss " (enjoyment along the Alm river) to mountain hikes on the "Pernecker Kogel" mountain. Also the two state cycle paths **R 11 Almtalweg** and **R 13 Traunviertel cycle path** cross in Pettenbach and offer wonderful connections to the southern and northern Almtal as well as towards the Trauntal and Kremstal, this bike tour leaves The best way to explore is on the **Traunviertel tour,** which leads on these paths. [ Facts ](#ttgCollapseDatenFakten) ------------------------------------ - 5.111Inhabitants - 55 km²Area - 486 - 1080 m ASLElevation - 47.96, 14.02GPS coordinates [ What’s on in Pettenbach ](#ttgCollapseDetailinformationen) -------------------------------------------------------------- [Accommodations](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-unterkuenfte/detail/430001030/pettenbach/unterkuenfte.html) [Gastronomy](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-gastronomie/detail/430001030/pettenbach.html) [Tours](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-touren/detail/430001030/pettenbach.html) [Events](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-veranstaltungen/detail/430001030/pettenbach.html) [Packages](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-angebote/detail/430001030/pettenbach.html) [ Shopping ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001030/pettenbach/einkaufen.html) [ Leisure facilities ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001030/pettenbach/freizeiteinrichtungen.html) [ Service and attendance ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001030/pettenbach/infrastruktur.html) [ Cultural facilities ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001030/pettenbach/kultureinrichtungen.html) [ Spa and health facilities ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001030/pettenbach/kur__und_gesundheitseinrichtungen.html) [ Sights ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001030/pettenbach/sehenswuerdigkeiten.html) [ Sport facilities ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001030/pettenbach/sporteinrichtungen.html) [ Association ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001030/pettenbach/verein.html) [ Rental ](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001030/pettenbach/verleihe.html) [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **How to get to Pettenbach in the Almtal: We recommend travelling by public transport! by train:** from Wels railway station, take the Almtalbahn (line 153) in the direction of Grünau im Almtal to the Pettenbach stop; further stops in the local area: Wilfling, Diensthubersiedlung, Steinbachbrücke Numerous connections from Wels railway station to the main trains on the Westbahn line (line 101) or to Passau (D). **By bus:** OÖVV bus route 456 Kirchdorf/Kr. - Steinbach am Ziehberg - Pettenbach OÖVV bus route 480 Kirchdorf/Kr. (- Schlierbach) - Pettenbach - Scharnstein OÖVV bus route 481 Kirchdorf/Kr. - Inzersdorf - Pettenbach - Lederau - Eggenberg - Vorchdorf **by bike:** Cycle path **R11 Almtalradweg** from Wels into the Almtal valley to the Almsee lake, the cycle path leads through Pettenbach, branching off towards the centre is possible. **Traunviertel tour** - stage 2 from Schlierbach to Gmunden - the cycle route also leads through Pettenbach in the direction of Scharnstein **by car:** Motorway A1 Westautobahn Exit 207 Exit Vorchdorf at the roundabout - direction Pettenbach, approx. 12 km Motorway A9 Pyhrnautobahn Exit 5 Ried im Traunkreis - direction Voitsdorf - Pettenbach, approx. 10 km **Parking:** Please only use the designated car parks and show consideration for private property! Thank you for your fairness! **by plane:** Blue Danube Airport Linz/Hörsching 45 km W.A. Mozart Airport Salzburg 100 km Vienna International Airport Vienna/Schwechat 240 km Franz-Josef Strauss Airport Munich 270 km Mobility on site with the **Salzkammergut Shuttle Service** Please call +43 (0) 50 - 422 422 at least 1 hour before the start of the journey! We are available for you by telephone daily from 6:00 to 19:00. [Route 70](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/arrival-local-transport/traunstein-taxi/artikel/detail/3589/route-70-scharnstein.html) Scharnstein town centre - Grüne Erde Welt - Steinbach a. Z. - Pettenbach - Fischböckau - Vorchdorf railway station Daily from 07:00 to 20:00 every hour, also on Sundays and public holidays. 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