--- title: Tar Oil Path (Pechölweg) in Elz url: "https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430002305/tar-oil-path-pechoelweg-in-elz.html" description: This short circular route takes us to Elz’s pitchstones, where tar oil was extracted from resin-rich pine wood. On particularly clear days, visitors are treated to beautiful Alpine views. date: 2016-05-12 modified: 2026-03-11 --- # Tar Oil Path (Pechölweg) in Elz Tar Oil Path (Pechölweg) in Elz ================================= **Starting place:** 4292 Kefermarkt **Destination:** 4292 Kefermarkt ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/242512/8B323259BE2E81DD83890C32927E3A9B1085DA78560D6274406EE96BF72AC37B/pechoelweg.jpg) Open copyright © Marktgemeindeamt Lasberg Close copyright [ ![Pitch oil was extracted from the resin-rich pine wood on these flat-hewn granite blocks.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/242512/8B323259BE2E81DD83890C32927E3A9B1085DA78560D6274406EE96BF72AC37B/pechoelweg.jpg "© Marktgemeindeamt Lasberg") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/242512/8B323259BE2E81DD83890C32927E3A9B1085DA78560D6274406EE96BF72AC37B/pechoelweg.jpg) Markt 26 4292 Kefermarkt [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Markt%2026%2C%204292%20Kefermarkt "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Markt%2026%2C%204292%20Kefermarkt "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:udufHst{wAFC@RJAfAz@LFF@PC\Q\Ij@EZ?f@BbANt@Fd@Jn@\LDX@XA^a@T[P[Tc@Pm@VuAFo@Fu@AkAR{B@oAEyA?sAJqCBQF]?MAAE?A@??GDWb@Y`@KJGDe@PGBADCFCd@Id@YbAm@bB_@t@k@v@UVORKRKT]hASTSNKDk@Ha@N[TYJGAICMKIKQ]U}@qAb@EFMVOEG?VnEMD&server=meta.tourdata.at) Circular route This short circular route takes us to Elz’s pitchstones, where tar oil was extracted from resin-rich pine wood. On particularly clear days, visitors are treated to beautiful Alpine views. Hiking map and information on this educational path are available at the market office. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4292 Kefermarkt **Destination:** 4292 Kefermarkt **duration:** 0h 24m **length:** 1,4 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 34m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 34m **Lowest point:** 666m **Highest point:** 697m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Gravel, Hiking trail **Starting point:** Directly from the Brungraber village inn, the Sepp ‘n Wirt **further information:** - Circular route **Details - hiking**- educational path [ ![Altitude profile Tar Oil Path (Pechölweg) in Elz](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430002305&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Tar Oil Path (Pechölweg) in Elz](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430002305&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Tar Oil Path (Pechölweg) in Elz") [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Always open! Please note that snow is not cleared during the winter months. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**by car: Take the A7 Mühlkreis motorway from Linz towards Freistadt or Prague; at the end of the motorway in Unterweitersdorf, turn left onto the B310 towards Freistadt/Prague and after about 10 km turn right to Kefermarkt. (Linz-Kefermarkt = 33km) By train: Train: Linz main station to Kefermarkt = 43 km. (Linz - Summerau - Prague railway line) [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for families **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Grooming service ](#ttgCollapseWegbetreuer) ----------------------------------------------- Marktgemeindeamt Lasberg [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Tar Oil Path (Pechölweg) in Elz** Marktgemeinde Lasberg Markt 26 4292 Kefermarkt Phone [ +43 7947 7255 - 13 ](tel:+437947725513) E-Mail [marktgemeinde@lasberg.ooe.gv.at](#mailto) Web [www.lasberg.at](http://www.lasberg.at "New window") Web [www.muehlviertel-urlaub.at/wandern](http://www.muehlviertel-urlaub.at/wandern "New window") http://www.lasberg.at http://www.muehlviertel-urlaub.at/wandern --- **We speak the following languages** German Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](https://gpsdownload.ttg.at?type=2030&ExperienceID=526&TourID=430002305&Format=GPX) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430002305) [To the website](http://www.lasberg.at "New window") ### Altitude profile - Tar Oil Path (Pechölweg) in Elz Close ![Altitude profile Tar Oil Path (Pechölweg) in Elz](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430002305&width=800&height=600&mkt=en) powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.hornerakusko.sk/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")