Panoramic Loop NW2

Description:
The route leads through Oberlandshaag – Himmelreich – Windhof – Sechterberg – Zeughaus FF Bad Mühllacken into the Pesenbach Valley. Take the Jagersteig, then head uphill and turn left onto the sidewalk along St. Martiner Straße. After 400 m, turn left onto the farm road until you reach the Prälatensteig, then turn right along the Donausteig back to the starting point.Directions:
Directions by public bus from Linz.

By car: Parking is available at the public parking lot at the roundabout at the town entrance (free) or at the Waldbad at the entrance to the valley (fee required on weekends and holidays!)

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If starting in Landshaag: Parking is available in the town.

There are 2 options:

Landshaag: Starting point below the Faustschlössl:

Bad Mühllacken: Starting point is at the Waldbad.

We can enter the valley on either the left or right side of the stream, along the Kneipp Adventure Trail (across the footbridge at the Waldbad). At the Klaus Bridge, we switch to the left side of the stream (as seen in the direction of the current). Passing a massive rock formation, the “Klausbachdachl,” we continue to the “Waldandacht.” We proceed to the “Höhrtrichter” station (a lovely adventure playground for children by and in the water) and on to the “Bruno Steg.” There, we cross the stream to the right side or continue straight ahead past the Gaiskirche. We pass the “Bruno Quelle” with its Marian chapel (legend of Bruno the squire, who returned from the Crusades with leprosy and was healed at this spring). Diagonally across on the left side of the stream is a massive rock formation, the “Gaiskirche.” The trail continues over the “Schlager Bridge” to the “Schlager Hütte” (a covered rest area with a table and benches). After the uphill section at the “Feen- und Nymphenhain,” the trail branches off to the left over the Jägersteg. Continue straight up the slope to Grabenbauer, then to St. Martiner Straße, which we cross; we then turn left onto the sidewalk and follow the signs. Where the sidewalk ends, we turn right and then left shortly afterward, cross St. Martiner Straße again, and then walk along a meadow path to the forest, continuing straight ahead to the intersection with the Prälatensteig, where we turn right onto it, now the path leads gently downhill; after about 100 meters, keep to the right until the forest ends, then cross the Landshaag–St. Martin country road and follow the signs to the “Faustschlössl.” Here we have a magnificent view of the Danube, toward Aschach, and of the Aschach Danube Power Plant.

Head downhill and along the Danube past the Peterseil fishing farm, through the old town center to the old fire station; cross St. Martiner Straße, then walk a short distance to the left through the “Himmelreich” neighborhood, then we turn left and head uphill through the forest, following the trail markers until we reach the intersection with the Prälatensteig again. There, we turn right and hike along the Sechterberg farm road, past orchards, to Bad Mühllacken. At the fire station, we turn left; in a few minutes, we’ll reach the town square and the Waldbad.

Starting point: Landshaag below Faustschlössl or Waldbad Bad Mühllacken

Distance: 12.2 km

Walking time: 3:30 hrs.

Elevation gain: 326 hm

Terrain: 80% forest trails, 20% paved paths

Highlights: Curhaus + monastery church and herb garden in Bad Mühllacken, Bad Mühllacken Kneipp trail, healing springs, St. Mary’s Chapel, view of the Danube from Faustschlössl

Dining/Details: Faustschlössl, Café Einkehr at the Curhaus in Bad Mühllacken (self-service)

Tip:

• Pesenbachtal Nature Reserve, featuring the “Paths to Healing” (a Donausteig highlight), energy spots, and natural landmarks. Magnificent views of the Eferding Basin.


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  Journeys of discovery with delightful stops along the way! This tour takes you right past the following culinary partner:
  Hotel Restaurant Faustschlössl

  
  

Equipment:
Sturdy footwear