Haselmaus-Wanderung

This hiking trail has the trail number 5. The so-called "Prälatensteig" begins at the Engelhartszell market town hall and leads uphill past the market church until shortly before the end of the village. Here the path turns left into a meadow path that leads along a garden fence to the Mühlbach stream.

At the height of the monastery, the path leads right into the monastery forest and uphill to the "Haselmaus". At the little house in the middle of the forest, the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel may spring to mind.

Then continue following the hiking trail markings to the rushing stream with the old hammer mill in Saag. Turn left at the main road and follow the "old" Niebelungenstraße at the edge of the forest to Engelszell Abbey.

Austria's only Trappist monastery is well worth a visit. Don't forget to sample the excellent monastery liqueur and Trappist cheese.