Freinberg: Passaublick-Severinsweg

Starting place: 4785 Freinberg

Destination: 4785 Freinberg

Circular route

Lindengasse 9
4040 Linz

Short description:

Hareth - Anzberg - Haibach-Maria im Walde - Passaublick Unterfreinberg - Freinberg;

Scenic, with dining options

This scenic route takes you through the hills and valleys of Freinberg and to the most beautiful viewpoints overlooking the three-river city of Passau and the view into the Bavarian Forest. A detour to the local history museum "Altes Forsthaus" or the bee educational trail is worthwhile. You can find relaxation in our cozy inns and beer gardens.

Quality of experience: ****

Recommended season:

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

Properties:

Loop
Scenic
Refreshment stops available

Description:

INTERESTING POINTS ON THE WAY

Cultural life:

"Altes Forsthaus Freinberg"

Parish church Freinberg

Panoramic view from the inn "Weinbeißer"

Inn Wirth z'Hareth

Nature(space) & Movement:

Golf course "Above the roofs of Passau"

SPIRITUAL HIKING ON THE DONAUSTEIG:

Saint SEVERIN, Severinus of Noricum (around 410/482), he was a monastery founder and statesman during the declining Roman rule in Bavaria and later Austria. He was known in the Danube region between Passau and Carnuntum (in the Vienna Basin) as a helper, protector and spiritual caregiver – who gave people support and confidence. Patron saint of Bavaria, prisoners, vintners and linen weavers.
His message for today: Helpfulness – where do I myself need help and to whom do I entrust myself, who needs my support and how can I be helpful.

“Step by step into new territory, taking new paths”
On the Severinsweg I perceive my body in its walking movement:

When do I walk slowly / fast?

When do I take big / small steps?

When do I step gently / powerfully?

When do I walk alone / with others?

When do I walk in front / beside / behind others?

Do I walk at my own pace / do I adapt?

When do I drag myself forward, do I rush through life?

What do I need to enjoy walking?

Directions:

Starting from the village square, we follow the road east and after about 400 m turn right to the sports field. The path now leads into the Edtwald forest and turns south. You leave the forest and walk on the road towards Hareth and turn right at Wirth z’Hareth. Then you descend on streets, field and meadow paths towards Haibach. At the bottom, turn right into Altmanngasse (entry to the Donausteig), after a short rest at the border chapel “Maria im Walde” climb up the Miesberg and reach the height of Unterfreinberg.

Enjoy the view of Passau. Across the street you return to Freinberg. At the village square next to the town hall, there is also a Donausteig info board that describes the community of Freinberg, the Donausteig and our Passaublick-Severinsweg.

Tip:

Experience Tower - Landmark for Freinberg

Due to its height (15.50 m), unique architecture and visibility of the tower from afar, the Experience Tower serves as a landmark for Freinberg. "Culture in the Tower": The unique gallery rooms open new opportunities for artists to present their works.

The Experience Tower offers professionally equipped rooms spread over 3 floors as a seminar venue for companies and organizations, but also space for small groups and clubs. Sporting offers: Due to the world’s highest tee integrated into a golf course located on a building at a height of 15.5 m and the possibility of climbing, the Experience Tower becomes a sporting attraction with a supraregional character. Furthermore, tennis, squash, badminton, fitness and sauna facilities are already available on the site.

Equipment:
Hiking backpack (including rain cover), sturdy footwearAdditional information:

Freinberg Tourism Association
Freinberg 4
4785 Freinberg
Tel.: 0043(0)7713/8102-0
tourismus@freinberg.at
www.freinberg.at

Tour and route information

Starting place: 4785 Freinberg

Destination: 4785 Freinberg

duration: 3h 0m

length: 9,5 km

Altitude difference (uphill): 184m

Altitude difference (downhill): 184m

Lowest point: 311m

Highest point: 494m

difficulty: easy

condition: easy

panoramic view: Dreamtour

Paths covering:

Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Other

Starting point: Village square in Freinberg

Destination: Village square in Freinberg

further information:

Circular route
Board possible

Along the trail

Gasthaus Wirth z' Hareth

The Wirth z'Hareth country inn has been in the Freinberg district of Hareth for more than 130 years. Innkeeper Hubert Wirth is already the third generation to serve guests.

Austrian, regional cuisine with special fresh seasonal offers.

Gschäftl Regionalmarkt

The Gschäftl suppliers:

Bad Zeller Eierhof
Bienenhaus Freinberg
Frucht & Sinne Frankenmarkt
Geflügelhof Tiefnig Gilgenberg
Greilbauer Milch Lambrechten
HanSen Ovis GmbH Seeham
Hofgenuss Kematen an der Krems
Höflmaier Privatkäserei Lochen a. See
Hofmann Bio Gutshof Natternbach
Honeytiser Bad Dürrnberg
Huemer Mühle Altheim
J. Hornig Café & Tee Graz
Liasenhof Geboltskirchen
Linhart Hendl Peuerbach
Metzgerei Haslinger St. Willibald
Metzgerei Moser Asing
PanoramaLamm St. Marienkirchen
Pflügelmeier Bio-Gemüse Fraham
Rinama Naturmanufaktur Obernberg
Roithbauer Nudeln Eitzing
Schneiderbauer Gewürze Augental
Silberbüffelhof Esternberg
Sonett GmbH Deggenhausen
Stadler Bioeis Putzleinsdorf
Toni's Milchmanufaktur
Utz Bäckerei Schardenberg
Postbäcker Schärding

Hotel Pointner

Pfarrkirche Freinberg

The parish of Freinberg, compared to other the other parishes in our surroundings, is a fairly young one. The parish and spiritual life in our region is characterized by the particular Bishop from Passau.
After the Treaty of Teschen in 1779 when the Innviertel region is annexed to Austria and the Diocese of Linz is separated from Passau, Freiberg is declared an independent parish. In 1784 its founding is determined. Freinberg receives its own pastor called Staudinger per episcopal decree from Linz. However, this pastor never takes up his position.
As a consequence, the pastor Johann Michael Pillmann, a former Cistercian from the monastery Baumgartenberg fills his place. The pastor Pillmann is very considerate and starts with the building of a vicarage. Additionally, the wooden branch church, which burnt down in 1784, needs to be rebuild. Nonetheless, he has severe difficulties with the construction of the church because of the lacking donations by the population of Freinberg.
A new graveyard is consecrated by the dean of Kopfing and also used as such. Documents say that with this consecration the last connection to the parish Innstadt – Severin was lost.
From this day on funerals only took place in Freinberg. From 1786 on all baptisms, weddings and deaths are documented in the register books of our parish. These original books are still stored in the parish offices but are soon digitalized to save the original documents.

Pfarrkirche Freinberg

Severinsblick

Information: Gemeindeamt
Tel.: +43 (0) 77 13 / 81 02 oder 82 44

Chronik
Die früheste Besiedelung des Gemeindegebietes geht laut eines Münzfundes im heutigen Ortsteil Anzberg bis in das Jahr 79 n.Chr., also bis in die Römerzeit zurück. Seit Gründung des Herzogtums Bayern war der Ort bis zum Jahr 1780 bayrisch. Erst mit dem Frieden von Teschen am 13. Mai 1779 wurde er mit dem Rest des Innviertels österreichisch und blieb dies, abgesehen von einer kurzen Zeit während der Napoleonischen Kriege, bis zum Anschluss Österreichs an das Dritte Reich im März 1938. Nach Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs kam Freinberg wieder zu Oberösterreich.

Startplatz Freinberg

Info: Tourismusverein Freinberg
Tel.: +43 (0) 77 13 / 8102

Arzt und Hausapotheke, Tel.: 8555
Gemeindeamt Tel: 81 02
Rotes Kreuz, Notruf: 144
Polizei, Notruf: 133
Öffentl. WC u. Trinkwasser im Gemeindeamt nebenan

Chronik
Die früheste Besiedelung des Gemeindegebietes geht laut eines Münzfundes im heutigen Ortsteil Anzberg bis in das Jahr 79 n.Chr., also bis in die Römerzeit zurück. Seit Gründung des Herzogtums Bayern war der Ort bis zum Jahr 1780 bayrisch. Erst mit dem Frieden von Teschen am 13. Mai 1779 wurde er mit dem Rest des Innviertels österreichisch und blieb dies, abgesehen von einer kurzen Zeit während der Napoleonischen Kriege, bis zum Anschluss Österreichs an das Dritte Reich im März 1938. Nach Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs kam Freinberg wieder zu Oberösterreich.

Tipps
Der sagenhafte Dreiflüsse-Passau-Blick beim Rastplatz, Panoramablick Blaas erwartet Sie auf dieser Etappe in rund 2 km.

Das alte Forsthaus ist als modernes Kulturhaus mit Troadkasten ein Besuch wert. In ca. 700 m am Ortsende.

Es gibt viele Geschichten über den Sauwald - eine davon handelt von einer Frau, die angeblich "Das verwunschene Schloss im Sauwald" entdeckt haben soll. Mehr dazu weiß die Donau-Sage.

Weinbeißer - Wirt in Freinberg

Premises:
3 guest rooms with 25, 45 and 180 seats
3 function rooms with 20, 45 and 200 seats
Guest garden with 300 seats
100 car parking spaces 5 coach parking spaces Coach companies: up to max. 50 persons

For children: playground, play corner, play area, dogs allowed

Specialities/Specialities:
Barbecue station in the garden in summer
Regional cuisine, Innviertel home cooking, Heurigen buffet: large selection of excellent salads as well as hot and cold dishes.
Pastries: Regional dessert specialities, such as Nusskipferl, Topfentascherl, Mohnkronen and much more.
Vital salads, regional drink apple-pear cider,
Rich selection of cheese specialities; main courses according to extensive menu Smaller portions at smaller prices. Innviertler Bratl-Essen catering service;