Car-free excursion tips
Wellness Oasis Aumühle
Experience well-being in the heart of nature. At the Wellness Oasis Aumühle you can enjoy an unforgettable stay in the countryside, surrounded by a cosy ambience that invites you to hike, cycle and relax. Leave everyday life behind you and pamper yourself.
The Wellness Oasis Aumühle in Grein is the ideal starting point for exploring many attractive excursion destinations in the surrounding area without a car. Where the car has a break on holiday - get inspiration now and really enjoy your holiday at the Wellness Oasis Aumühle.
Grein is easily accessible by public transport and there is a shuttle directly to the Wellness Oasis if you book in advance by telephone on +43 (0) 7268 8130 or by e-mail to info@aumuehle.at. A bike taxi is also available for cyclists in summer (by prior arrangement).
Starting point: Wellness Oase Aumühle, Panholz 17, A-4360 Grein
Day trip for hiking enthusiasts
Means of transport: on foot
Stillensteinklamm Gorge
Stillensteinklamm Gorge
One of the most scenic hiking trails in the Danube region to the Stillensteinklamm gorge starts directly from the Wellness Oasis Aumühle. This leads through the gentle Mühlviertel hills on forest and farm tracks, past spectacular granite formations, to the highlight of the hike, the "Stillenstein". The Danube town of Grein with Greinburg Castle and the town theatre is also along the way. The hike leads back to the Aumühle via the Höhenweg.
Length: 15.3 km
Duration: 4.5 hours
Elevation gain: approx. 460 metres
Mühlviertel hills
Mühlviertel hills
A stage of the Donausteig long-distance hiking trail also runs right past the Wellness Oasis Aumühle. This stage 4 Waldhausen - Grein can be hiked in the direction of Bad Kreuzen as well as in the direction of Waldhausen im Strudengau. The Aumühle is located roughly in the middle of the stage and therefore offers an ideal starting point. In summer, the hiking tour to Waldhausen is particularly suitable, which can be rounded off with a dip in the refreshing bathing lake and then a cosy snack at Gasthof Schauer.
Total length: 25.8 km
Duration: 8.5 hours
Altitude metres: approx. 604 m
Sections in both directions: approx. 8 km
Duration: 2 hours
Hiking village Bad Kreuzen
Hiking village Bad Kreuzen
A tour through the idyllic Strudengau region is probably one of the most beautiful hiking breaks. The ideal starting point for this is Bad Kreuzen, Upper Austria's first hiking village in the Danube region. The programme includes stunning views of the river landscape and lush green hills, such as at the Gobelwarte in Grein, as well as refreshing gorges and ravines.
½-day trip for cycling enthusiasts
Means of transport: E-bike
R1.14 Moonstone tour:
From the Danube swirl to the moon(stone)
The Mondstein-Tour actually starts in Grein an der Donau. However, as it is a circular route, the Wellness Oasis Aumühle is also an ideal starting point. E-bike fans will be surprised with magnificent views, short climbs, relaxing terraces and many other highlights. Pure cycling pleasure! Cultural highlights: The Kneipp spa town of Bad Kreuzen and the Danube town of Grein.
Length: 27 km
Duration: 2h 10 min
Elevation gain: 558 m
Highlights:
- Summit bike tour with 375 metres ascent
- Historic town of Grein with Greinburg Castle and the oldest municipal theatre in Austria
- 360° panoramic observation tower at Kreuzen Castle
- Kneipp garden "Bad Kreuzen" (largest Kneipp garden in Austria)
- Moonstone (highest point of the tour, mystical place of power)
R1.15 Three-saddle-tour:
Mountain biking to the rhythm of the Strudengau hills
The R1.15 Three-saddle-tour starts directly at the Aumühle wellness oasis and takes cycling enthusiasts into the fascinating world of the secluded sea of forest hills north of the Strudengau Gorge. Eternal mountain forests, cultivated farmland like oases, high hills, deep ditches and magnificent views await on this cycle tour. Three saddles to cross will boost your ego. In the centre, the historic market town of Waldhausen invites you to take a break. A mountainous cycle tour for connoisseurs!
Length: 26.2 km
Duration: 2h 10 min
Elevation gain: 559 m
Highlights:
- Three saddles in one go: Moarhofer Ebene (70 metres in altitude), Sattl (190 metres in altitude), Dörfl (120 metres in altitude)
- Deep view into the Strudengau gorge
- Waldhausen parish church (divine granite art)
- Waldhausen bathing lake
- Waldhausen Abbey (magnificent abbey church, abbey mummies, festival garden)
Day trip for active people: combined cycling & hiking tour to Bad Kreuzen
Means of transport: e-bike and on foot
Upper Austria's first hiking village Bad Kreuzen
Pure hiking pleasure in Upper Austria's first hiking village in Bad Kreuzen. From the Wellness Oasis Aumühle, it is only 12 kilometres by bike on the beautiful R1.14 Mondstein circuit to the hiking village. Starting from the hiking starting point in front of the municipal office, numerous varied hikes in the idyllic Strudengau region await hiking fans. From refreshing gorges and ravines to panoramic hikes that will make your heart beat faster.
Outward journey: 12 kilometres by bike on the R1.14 Mondstein circuit
Duration: 50 min
Hikes in the hiking village of Bad Kreuzen:
Hike to the Wolf Gorge
Bad Kreuzen village circuit incl. Austria's largest Kneipp garden
Click here for all hikes incl. tour descriptions. Find out more about Bad Kreuzen's sights and insider tips in the new hiking map or book a guided hike with one of our certified hiking guides!
The new Bad Kreuzner "Highlight-Runde" combines the most beautiful places and paths into an enjoyable circular hike with the motto "switch off, experience and enjoy! The certified circular route includes all the sights in Bad Kreuzen and makes hikers' hearts beat faster. Fantastic views such as those from Kreuzen Castle and refreshing gorges such as the Wolfsschlucht gorge await along the varied tour. Even the composer Anton Bruckner was enthusiastic about Bad Kreuzen during his lifetime!
Total length: 10.3 km
Duration: approx. 3 hours.
That sounds like a perfect combination. In summer (from June to September) in Bad Kreuzen along the Silent Valley circular trail there is the opportunity to take an enjoyable break halfway along the trail at the Schürzbach mill and enjoy a cosy barbecue next to the Schürzbach stream. Local steaks are included in the barbecue package, which can then be grilled at the rustic fireplace. You then hike the circular route back to Bad Kreuzen. A perfect programme for warm summer evenings!
Total length: 5.7 km
Duration: 1 hour 45 min.
Pleasure that doesn't stay on the hiking trail.
A savoury regional hiking snack to take away? A full hiking rucksack with tasty treats in Bad Kreuzen is available to-go at the KuliNAHrium farm shop. Simply book in advance, set off on your hike and enjoy!
Day trip for active people: Combined cycling & hiking tour to the Gobelwarte
Means of transport: e-bike and on foot
Starting from the Wellness Oasis, the R1.14 Mondstein circuit takes you downhill by e-bike to Grein, a fast-paced start to the combined cycling and hiking tour. From Grein town centre, head towards the Motorikpark, where you can park your bike and take the circular route to the Gobelwarte. The varied, easy circular hike offers a fantastic 360° panoramic view of Grein and the Strudengau region (even as far as the Alps in fine weather) and animal highlights.
Return to the hotel by e-bike. Alternatively, you can travel to and from Grein on the OÖVV line 381.
Cycle tour to Grein:
Total length: 5.3 km
Duration: 16 min.
Circular hiking trail:
Total length: 5.2 km
Duration: 1 hour 40 min.
Day trip for active people: combined cycle & adventure tour to Waldhausen
Means of transport: e-bike & on foot
As the starting point of the R1.15 Three Saddle Tour, the Wellness Oasis Aumühle is perfect for a combined day trip to Waldhausen im Strudengau. Numerous cultural highlights are waiting to be discovered in the market town.
Waldhausen Abbey with its magnificent collegiate church and numerous organ concerts is particularly worth a visit. In summer, the Waldhausen swimming lake and the Shapeland wakeboard facility offer action-packed water fun for young and old. A great view over the Strudengau region can be enjoyed from the lookout point with the Heimkehrerkreuz cross, which can be reached via a short forest hike from the town centre.
Culinary recommendation in Waldhausen
The family-run Gasthof Schauer right on the market square with a cosy restaurant and overnight accommodation.
½- or day trip to Grein for those interested in culture
Means of transport: Bus & on foot
Grein: The pearl of the Strudengau
The former shipping town of Grein is nestled between the Danube and granite. Here, the mighty Danube, steeped in history, combines with the unspoilt, gentle Mühlviertel hills. Inns, patisseries and cafés invite you to linger.
Travelling to Grein: there is a bus stop right next to the Wellness Oasis Aumühle, from where the OÖVV line 381 runs to Grein.
Duration: 8 min. bus journey
For timetable information - please also note the current journey times for the return journey: verkehrsauskunft.ooevv.at
What you should definitely experience in Grein
Greinburg Castle has watched over the town and river for half a millennium. Visitors can look forward to a variety of representative rooms from the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Historical ceremonial rooms await visitors on a tour of the castle: the magnificent arcaded courtyard, the imposing Knights' Hall and the castle chapel. The Sala Terrena , lined with Danube pebbles, and the diamond vault with its fascinating interplay of light and shadow are unique.
Opening hours: 1 May to 26 October
The historic Grein Municipal Theatre (1791) is the oldest preserved civic theatre in Austria. Many special features can be seen: Original preserved barrier seats; a privy, only separated from the auditorium by a curtain, the Napoleon's box and much more. In the newly designed city museum, you can learn more about the eventful history of the city and the theatre's history from its beginnings to the present day.
Opening hours: Open from 1 May to 30 September
Tip: The DONAU.Erlebnis Card is valid here!
Off to the water: Strudengau round trips - by boat through the Strudengau region
From Easter to 26 October, the Strudengau round trips take place on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. The trip starts in Grein and takes you downstream to the island of Wörth. On the right bank of Wörth Island, which divides the Danube into two one-way streets, you pass the villages of Hößgang and Freyenstein. From Willersbach, the route leads along the left bank of the Danube past the villages of Sarmingstein, St. Nikola and Struden with Werfenstein Castle and the Schusterstein, which is famous from the legend. The journey then leads back to Grein.
Round trip:
Duration: 2 hours
Time: 14:45 - 16:15 from Grein
Further tips for Grein
Culinary highlights in Grein
Grein not only has a lot to offer culturally, but also in terms of cuisine, with sweet delicacies and homemade ice cream from the Schörgi patisserie and traditional Austrian cuisine at the Gasthof Zur Traube.
More culinary insider tips in Grein
Day trip: By bike to the Danube freshener
Means of transport: bike or e-bike
Cycling to public bathing facilities
The following public bathing facilities can be reached via the new e-bike circular routes:
- Waldhausen swimming lake in Strudengau- on the R1.15
Tip: The DONAU.Erlebnis Card is valid here! - Grein outdoor pool- on the R1.14
Tip: The DONAU.Erlebnis Card is valid here! - Bad Kreuzen adventure pool -on theR1.14
Tip: The DONAU.Erlebnis Card is valid here!
For sporty water rats: Water skiing and wakeboarding in Waldhausen: Shapeland
The wakeboard facility or water ski lift is located at the beautiful Waldhausen bathing lake and offers fun for young and young at heart, for beginners and pros!
Tip: The DONAU.Erlebnis Card is valid here, by telephone arrangement on +43 676 9401052
Other swimming options in the surrounding area:
- St. Nikola outdoor pool
- Ideal as a bad weather programme: Vitalwelt Perg
½ -day trip for archers
Means of transport: on foot
Strudengau-Aumühle/Grein Archery Club
The BSC-Strudengau offers experienced archers and beginners two courses with a total of 64 3D targets on an extensive and varied archery terrain in the Mühlviertel hills.
Tip: The DONAU.Erlebnis Card is valid here!
½-day excursion for herb fans
Means of transport: bike or e-bike
Medicinal herbs workshop in the Curhaus
Medicinal herbs not only support physical health, nature also has valuable herbal treasures for mental well-being. The Curhaus Bad Kreuzen offers a medicinal herb workshop that introduces the knowledge and use of various herbs.
Pre-registration for the herbal workshop necessary at +43 7266 6281 or badkreuzen@marienschwestern.at
Dates: Tuesdays from 16:00-18:00
Arrival: on theR1.14 Moonstone circuit to Bad Kreuzen
Length: 14km
Duration: 45 min
Animal excursion for young and old
Means of transport: e-bike or on foot
Moonstone alpacas
They are, among other things, the oldest farm animals in the world and perfect companions - alpacas. These lovable and curious creatures also feel at home in our latitudes, especially in the Danube region. In Bad Kreuzen, an alpaca hike around the Moonstone offers pure relaxation and nature!
How to get there: The alpaca farm can be reached by bike in just 10 minutes from the Wellness Oasis Aumühle, or you can take a 30-minute walk through the hilly landscape of Strudengau.
Day trip: Shopping & gourmet trip to Perg
Means of transport: Bus & train
Perg - a bustling shopping town between Machland and the Mühlviertel hills
The charming shopping town of Perg offers a variety of shopping opportunities in small boutiques and speciality shops. Stroll along the shopping street and discover the shopping world of Perg, from fashion and accessories to regional specialities.
Getting there: take the OÖVV bus line 381 directly from the Wellness Oasis Aumühle to Grein. Then continue with the Danube bank railway 133 from Grein to Perg.
To the timetable information - please also note the current journey times for the return journey!
Which places in Perg should definitely be visited as part of a leisurely stroll through the town, including great tips for recommended restaurants and attractive shopping opportunities: Experience Perg in 48h
Experience the Danube region
Culinary experiences & discounts
Shop regionally at the farm shops in Strudengau and savour and enjoy local delicacies from the Danube region.
- Biohof Hinterkirner - Heimel family
- KuliNAHrium Bad Kreuzen
- Speck-Alm Bad Kreuzen
- Organic farm Starzhofer
- Hofgoas in Mitterdörfl
- Decorative wood Romana Schopf
With the Danube Experience Card you receive numerous discounts from our service partners:
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