The Buchensteinwand
The viewing mountain in Pillerseetal
As THE viewing mountain in Pillerseetal, the Buchensteinwand promises unique scenery and the best views. These views can be enjoyed on the terrace from ‘Das Weitblick’ restaurant, which serves delicious local food.
A variety of events and all the summer highlights are available at www.bergbahn-pillersee.com/events
Opening hours cable cars Pillersee
check09. 05. – 26. 10. 2025
check09:00 – 17:00 h ( entrance to Jakobskreuz not included)
Highlights
checkWorld's largest walk-in summit cross
checkAntonius Chapel in the base of the Jakobskreuz
checkMonthly changing art exhibitions in the Jakobskreuz starting in May
checkThemed trail to the Jakobskreuz
checkZerkugeln on the Buach" – ball track playgrounds
checkPletzi Bär Fun Rally
Transport Options
checkWheelchair(up to 90 cm wide)
checkMountainbike
checkParaglider - subject to charge
checkTransportation of dogs( leash requirement) - subject to charge
checkStroller
Summer activities on the Buchensteinwand
Variety-packed hiking trails for all ability levels are here waiting to be discovered. There are also numerous mountain bike routes that proceed through the superb mountains. E-Biker? No problem! On the Buchensteinwand batteries can be charged all-round - your own and your E-bike’s!
Jakobskreuz
The Jakobskreuz is the biggest walk-in cross in the world. The recently constructed Antonius Chapel in the Jakobskreuz is a contemplative, power-filled place, providing extensive views. Pay the entry fee and from the four viewing platforms you can enjoy the views across PillerseeTal and the surrounding mountains.
Latest live data
- sun, clouds, rain
- ac_unitMin.10 °C
- wb_sunnyMax.18 °C
- opacityPrecipitation75 % (8.3 mm)
- flagWindNordwest 5 km/h
- flash_onThunderstorm risk35 %
Today 2025-07-11
- sunny and cloudy
- ac_unitMin.10 °C
- wb_sunnyMax.22 °C
- opacityPrecipitation30 % (2 mm)
- flagWindNordwest 10 km/h
- flash_onThunderstorm risk25 %
Tomorrow 2025-07-12
- sun, clouds, rain
- ac_unitMin.11 °C
- wb_sunnyMax.25 °C
- opacityPrecipitation60 % (2.4 mm)
- flagWindSuedwest 10 km/h
- flash_onThunderstorm risk40 %
Tomorrow 2025-07-13
- sun, clouds, rain
- ac_unitMin.12 °C
- wb_sunnyMax.25 °C
- opacityPrecipitation70 % (17.9 mm)
- flagWindNordwest 10 km/h
- flash_onThunderstorm risk45 %
Tomorrow 2025-07-14
- 11open lifts
- 19°Valley6°Mountain
- flash_on35% Thunderstorm risk
- 70% Precipitation
- 5km/h Wind
Last updated at30.05.2025 11:57:01 Time
Data provision by Bergbahn Pillersee / Buchensteinwand
