Waldhausen: Outlook circuit
4040 Linz
Demanding circular route through the typical Mühlviertel hilly landscape (altitude 500 - 700 m) with natural rock monuments and wonderful views.
Recommended season:
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- Loop
- Scenic
- Refreshment stops available
- Cultural/historical value
INTERESTING POINTS ON THE ROUTE:
Abbey church, Schlossberg, daily 7 am-6 pm
Viewing platform, excellent themed hiking trails: outlook circuit with viewing platform, honey extractor path, barrier-free cultural hiking trail
SPIRITUAL HIKING ON THE DONAUSTEIG:
Former monastery complex, abbey church
The monastery in Waldhausen was completed in 1161 and, like many other monasteries of its time, experienced many upheavals. It was dissolved under Joseph II. In 1800 parts were demolished because the building materials were needed elsewhere. Famous far and wide are the concerts in the magnificent abbey church (e.g., Strudengau festival weeks). In 2000, parts of the medieval and early monastery complex were uncovered and large parts of the monastery complex were renovated for new purposes, partly social purposes.
On the "outlook circuit" you encounter mystical places for contemplation, such as: swinging stone, sacrificial bowls and the hermit's cave. Being alone – community.
On this hike I feel the power of being alone and the power of community:
- Sometimes I simply need my peace. When do I enjoy being only for myself?
- When do I appreciate family and friendships, colleagues, when do I like to immerse myself in the crowd?
The start is at the marketplace heading north past the Gothic parish church, along the monastery path (lined with 100-year-old lindens) towards Schlossberg – abbey grounds with early Baroque abbey church, meditation path with text pillars from the Cathedral of Baltimore around the abbey grounds with a view of the bathing lake and Sarmingbach valley – continue along the bathing lake heading north on the Unterhaas farm road to Oberpichler (view towards the abbey grounds) further Grabner in the corner to Falkhäusl and ascent to Falkermauer (large granite fortress at 700 meters altitude with views into the small Ysper valley) further via Geretsberg on the ridge heading south to the natural monument Swinging Stone (19 m3 rock cone which can be set into vibration with some effort) and to the sacrificial bowls – continue via Oberwittmesser to the hermit’s cave at Steinberg (once served as a dwelling for a pious hermit) and over to the natural monument Schafstein (350-ton rock block at 748 meters altitude) with magnificent panoramic views (small Ysper valley, forest and Mühlviertel) and further via Handberger and Kronreithner to the viewing platform (13-meter-high viewing platform with homecoming cross at 662 meters altitude) with splendid panoramic views of the towns of Waldhausen and Schlossberg as well as the Mühlviertel hilly landscape. Finally, the descent via Blechnerhof to the marketplace = starting point.Tip:
Discovery journeys with a pleasurable stopover! This route passes directly by the following culinary partner:
Equipment:
Hiking backpack (including rain cover), sturdy footwearAdditional information:
Municipal office Waldhausen
Markt 14
4391 Waldhausen
Tel.: 0043(0)7260/4505-11
gemeinde@waldhausen.ooe.gv.at
Paths covering:
further information:
- Circular route
- Board possible
free entrance, no snow clearance
This rock group falls away steeply to the east and is about to climb a ladder, secured with appropriate railing.
On this rock is a wonderful view into the small Yspertal, which also represents the border between Upper and Lower Austria.
People associate good food with happiness, which is what I bring with my original Neapolitan-style pizzas. I pay attention to the highest quality and traditional ingredients, but also to regionality.
Demand is moving away from fast, cheap fast food and more and more towards experience gastronomy and experimental cuisine. This is reflected in my Neapolitan pizzas.
We pay particular attention to sustainability and will take big steps in this direction in the future. It is also important to us to offer meatless pizzas. The selection of vegetarian and vegan pizzas makes up almost half of our menu, so we can also make a small contribution to making the world a better place. We only expect the quality from our customers that we would expect ourselves!
Pizza and kebap fresh daily!
Small, cosy restaurant and garden, directly in the centre of Waldhausen.
Information: Gemeindeamt
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 60 / 45 05-11
Chronik
1147
Gründung des Stiftes Waldhausen durch Otto von Machland 1432 Verwüstung des Stiftes und Marktes durch die Husitten 1451 Ältestes noch erhaltenes Urbar des Stiftes Waldhausen 1585 Propst Hermann stiftet ein Spital beim Kloster 1792 Aufhebung des Stiftes Waldhausen 1886 Umlegung der Sarmingstein-Landesstraße 1933 Zusammenlegung der Markt- und Schloßschule 1960 Errichtung einer neuen Hauptschulexpositur 1968 Bau einer Umlaufschiliftanlage am Galgenberg 1973 Errichtung des 3,5 ha großen Badesees Waldhausen 1979 Neugestaltung der Ortsdurchfahrt 1997 850jähriges Jubiläum der Stiftsgründung 2000 Beginn der Renovierungsarbeiten beim Stiftsareal 2002 Landesausstellung „Feste feiern, Feste erlebe
Info: Gemeindeamt Waldhausen
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 60 / 45 05
Arzt und Hausapotheke, Tel.: 4311
Zahnarzt, Tel.: 4848
Rotes Kreuz, Tel.: 4244, Notruf: 144
Polizei, Notruf: 133
Donausteigwirt, Tel.: 4227
Chronik
1147 Gründung des Stiftes Waldhausen durch Otto von Machland.
1432 Verwüstung des Stiftes und Marktes durch die Husitten.
1451 Ältestes noch erhaltenes Urbar des Stiftes Waldhausen.
1585 Propst Hermann stiftet ein Spital beim Kloster.
1792 Aufhebung des Stiftes Waldhausen.
1886 Umlegung der Sarmingstein-Landesstraße.
1933 Zusammenlegung der Markt- und Schloßschule.
1960 Errichtung einer neuen Hauptschulexpositur.
1968 Bau einer Umlaufschiliftanlage am Galgenberg.
1973 Errichtung des 3,5 ha großen Badesees Waldhausen.
1979 Neugestaltung der Ortsdurchfahrt.
1997 850jähriges Jubiläum der Stiftsgründung.
2000 Beginn der Renovierungsarbeiten beim Stiftsareal.
2002 Landesausstellung „Feste feiern, Feste erleben“.
Tipp
Blick auf die Ortschaften Markt und Schloßberg mit der gotischen Pfarrkirche im Vordergrund und der barocken Stiftskirche. Diese beiden Gotteshäuser sind mit dem sogenannten Klostersteig (Lindenallee) verbunden.
In Waldhausen gibt es "Die Lippenhöhle". Was es mit dem Namen dieses Ortes auf sich hat, erzählt die Donau-Sage.
tobacco shop, stationery, films, Lotto and Toto
Public Transit
To Grein by the Danube riverbank train and from Grein by the postbus to Waldhausen. www.postbus.at , www.oebb.at
Parking
Various around the bathing lake, at the marketplace, near the inns, behind the Unimarkt car park
free entrance
- Suitable for single travelers
- Suitable for friends
- Suitable for couples
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
Please get in touch for more information.
Lindengasse 9
4040 Linz
Phone +43 732 7277 - 800
Fax machine +43 732 7277 - 804
E-Mail tourismus@waldhausen.ooe.gv.at
Web www.donauregion.at
https://www.donauregion.at
Altitude profile - Waldhausen: Outlook circuit
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