To the Stauf castle ruins
The ascent to the Stauf castle ruins is rewarded with a unique panoramic view over the Eferding Basin and the Mühlviertel up to the Alpine foothills
Recommended season:
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- Round trip
- Scenic
- Refreshment stops available
- Family friendly
- Cultural/historical value
We start in the town center and hike towards the Eferding Basin. Following the road in Reith, we pass the Restaurant - Hotel Hoamat and reach the federal highway through a forest. We cross it and follow the path through the forest up to the Stauf castle ruins. From the keep, we enjoy the panoramic view from Hochficht in the north, Traunstein in the south, to Ötscher in the east.Tip:
Exploration journeys with a pleasurable stopover! This route passes directly by the following culinary partner:
Equipment:
Hiking backpack (including rain cover), sturdy footwear
Paths covering:
further information:
- Board possible
The History: Wernhard de Stove is first mentioned in 1125 as the owner of Stauf Castle; from 1146 onward, he went by the name Heinrich de Julbach, and from 1161 onward, Wernhart von Schaunberg. In 1386, Stauf Castle was occupied by Duke Albrecht and subsequently inhabited by stewards. Upon the death of Wolfgang II in 1559, Stauf Castle passed to Wolfgang von Liechtenstein und Nikolsburg as part of the division of the estate. In 1593, Helmhard Jörger acquired the Stauf estate. Together with the Protestant estates, he openly resisted Emperor Ferdinand II, who confiscated the Jörger estates and transferred them to Imperial Prince Karl von Harrach in 1622. Since that time, Stauf has been in the possession of the Harrach family.
The medieval complex consists of a keep, a great hall, and an outer bailey, of which only the main walls, built of rubble and fieldstones, remain. The 21.67-meter-high keep, accessible from the inner courtyard, has an irregular hexagonal shape on the outside but
rectangular shape. The lowest floors feature pointed barrel vaults; the exterior edges of the tower are reinforced with stone blocks, and the window slits have Gothic stone jambs.
The Stauf Castle ruins, with their tower (viewing platform) that can still be climbed, have become a well-known and popular destination for day trips thanks to the exceptionally beautiful panoramic view that greets visitors on clear days.
The new "Tilli" inn is located directly in the centre of Haibach ob der Donau.
120 seats and a guest garden (with playground for the little ones) invite you to linger and enjoy the traditional and regional cuisine.
Especially for family, Christmas and birthday celebrations, christenings, meetings and conferences, the guest room can be partitioned off so that approx. 35 people can celebrate or discuss undisturbed.
Since we attach great importance to the origin of the food in our inn, as well as to the cooperation with local producers, we obtain a large part of our products directly from the region:
- Meat and sausage products from Hartkirchen and the surrounding area (Ozlberger family).
- Bread and pastries from Haibach (Scheuer Bakery family)
- Fruit and vegetables from Pupping (Berner family)
- Eggs and pasta from Haibach (Weißhäupl family)
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Parking
Parking facilities
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- Summer
- Autumn
- Early winter
Please get in touch for more information.
Kirchenplatz 4
4083 Haibach ob der Donau
mobile +43 677 61621401
E-Mail haibach@oberoesterreich.at
Web www.donauregion.at/haibach
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