--- title: "Wolfsschlucht - Nature & Culture Trail" url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400065/wolfsschlucht-nature-culture-trail.html" description: More than 150 years ago started in the “Wolfsschlucht” the spa tradition of the health resort “Kurort Bad Kreuzen”. Today the “Wolfsschlucht” is a well maintained and signposted hiking trail. Granite panels as well as panels with text and pictures along the hiking trail report of the past treatment stations. date: 2022-02-01 modified: 2026-03-06 --- # Wolfsschlucht - Nature & Culture Trail Wolfsschlucht - Nature & Culture Trail ============================================ Bad Kreuzen, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/203188/F0DC8875961F7BF57588D6CD2AA96CD1482D5ADBFAECB7865B6FDD9BDA45AC8D/wolfsschlucht.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/203187/53E31FEE699497ADA8660E46AE6A068AD7A9B28E46D36FD6D6B39E5549E29944/wolfsschlucht-wasserfall1.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/203190/342D761DDA0B59895DE97D2505683BE040F21313CDA9F47B6894E7F6230B6080/wolfsschlucht.jpg) © Open copyright © Kragl Close copyright [ ![Wolfsschlucht - nature and culture trail in Bad Kreuzen: In a dense wooded area, there is a wooden bridge over which several people are walking. Some children are playing in the shallow stream next to the bridge, where a dog is cooling off. The green surroundings are lush and give a natural, peaceful impression.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/203188/F0DC8875961F7BF57588D6CD2AA96CD1482D5ADBFAECB7865B6FDD9BDA45AC8D/wolfsschlucht.jpg "© Kragl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/203188/F0DC8875961F7BF57588D6CD2AA96CD1482D5ADBFAECB7865B6FDD9BDA45AC8D/wolfsschlucht.jpg) © Open copyright © Maria Aichinger Close copyright [ ![Wolfsschlucht - nature and culture trail in Bad Kreuzen: A powerful, foaming spring tumbles down over moss-covered rocks into a clear, natural pool. The surrounding area is characterised by lush vegetation, such as trees and bushes, which surround the waterfall. The contrast between the white water and the dark, mossy rocks is striking.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/203187/53E31FEE699497ADA8660E46AE6A068AD7A9B28E46D36FD6D6B39E5549E29944/wolfsschlucht-wasserfall1.jpg "© Maria Aichinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/203187/53E31FEE699497ADA8660E46AE6A068AD7A9B28E46D36FD6D6B39E5549E29944/wolfsschlucht-wasserfall1.jpg) © Open copyright © Burg Betriebs GmbH Close copyright [ ![Wolfsschlucht - nature and culture trail in Bad Kreuzen: Two hikers sit under a rocky outcrop and drink from a bottle. They are surrounded by green plants and scree. The picture conveys the impression of a break during a hike in a natural, wooded environment.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/203190/342D761DDA0B59895DE97D2505683BE040F21313CDA9F47B6894E7F6230B6080/wolfsschlucht.jpg "© Burg Betriebs GmbH") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/203190/342D761DDA0B59895DE97D2505683BE040F21313CDA9F47B6894E7F6230B6080/wolfsschlucht.jpg) © Open copyright © Burg Betriebs GmbH Close copyright [ ![Wolfsschlucht - nature and culture trail in Bad Kreuzen: Two people, a man and a woman, walk together through a dense forest. Both are carrying hiking rucksacks and hiking boots and appear to be walking along a forest path. The surroundings are very green and lush with many trees and bushes. The sunlight filters through the leaves and creates a beautiful, natural ambience.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/203189/012D2DA97AFAEEF61FC4CD4EEC77B0C32249C725A0A69919560ED1D221DFECDC/wolfsschlucht.jpg "© Burg Betriebs GmbH") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/203189/012D2DA97AFAEEF61FC4CD4EEC77B0C32249C725A0A69919560ED1D221DFECDC/wolfsschlucht.jpg) © Open copyright © Bruno Brandstetter Close copyright [ ![Wolfsschlucht - nature and culture trail in Bad Kreuzen: A quiet, wooded spot with a picturesque waterfall flowing over moss-covered rocks. A wooden bridge leads across, from which you can enjoy the view of the scenery.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/203191/76C7077BD5F78D52D9E2A3B6B2950319F5D257D73E69A1830D6DB0BFCA571645/wolfsschlucht.jpg "© Bruno Brandstetter") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/203191/76C7077BD5F78D52D9E2A3B6B2950319F5D257D73E69A1830D6DB0BFCA571645/wolfsschlucht.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. pets allowed Bad Kreuzen 20a 4362 Bad Kreuzen [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bad%20Kreuzen%2020a%2C%204362%20Bad%20Kreuzen "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Bad%20Kreuzen%2020a%2C%204362%20Bad%20Kreuzen "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.254126877497306&lon=14.824934005737305&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) More than 150 years ago started in the “Wolfsschlucht” the spa tradition of the health resort “Kurort Bad Kreuzen”. Today the “Wolfsschlucht” is a well maintained and signposted hiking trail. Granite panels as well as panels with text and pictures along the hiking trail report of the past treatment stations. Starting points: Bad Kreuzen, inn „Gasthaus Aichinger“ in Neuaigen or fortress „Burg Kreuzen“ Type of trail: slim pathways, bridges and many steps, safety railings Special features: climate, geology, flora and fauna Length of the round route: 4.800 m Route: Bad Kreuzen – Neuaigen – Wolfsschlucht – Jägersitz – Burg Kreuzen – Bad Kreuzen Trail marking: "5a Kulturpfad – Wolfsschlucht“ **Hiking on the tracks of noble spa guests** Since 1846 Bad Kreuzen is known as a health resort. At that time the duke Ernst of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha let built a cold water establishment in the castle tavern. Under the guidance of the spa doctor Dr. Otto Fleischanderl this place developed into a meeting point of aristocrats. Springs were captured, paths constructed and places of relaxation created. The central point of the spas during that time was the “Wolfsschlucht” where the first spa treatments in natural waters and with simple shower facilities took place. Today melodious names like “Wiener Wellenbad”, “Greiner Duschen”, “Herzogsquelle” or “Felsendom” remind us of these times. The historical places are equipped with panels that represent silent witnesses of this time period. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Wolfsschlucht - Nature & Culture Trail** Bad Kreuzen 20a 4362 Bad Kreuzen mobile +43 681 20583484Show no. E-Mail [info@gsundleben.at](#mailto) Web [www.wolfsschlucht.at/](https://www.wolfsschlucht.at/ "New window") Web [www.donauregion.at/index.php?id=171…](https://www.donauregion.at/index.php?id=17179&L=0 "New window") https://www.wolfsschlucht.at/ https://www.donauregion.at/index.php?id=17179&L=0 --- **Contact person** Mrs Maria Aichinger Tourismusverein Gsund Leben Phone +43 681 20583484Show no. 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