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The Donausteig-simply fabulous! Summit assault onto the Predigtstuhl - one of the seven Danube climbing peaks. On this enjoyable stage, we walk from the beautiful Donauengtal (valley) over the Predigstuhl and the Sarmingbachtal into the evocative hills of the Waldhausener basin. Here we discover Sarmingstein as the end of the Strudengaus, living with granite in the Gloxwald (forest), Abbey Waldhausen as the end and the beginning,...
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Sarmingstein is the starting point for this enjoyable stage. The historical settlement is located in the steep Donauengtal (valley) of the Strudengaus at the mouth of the Sarmingbaches into the Danube. The magnificence of the small, elongated village opens up only with the knowledge of its history and hidden details - A village that wants to be discovered! The summit assault begins in Sarmingstein. First through the settlement area, then a lovely hiking path leads uphill through the wonderful slope forests of the Danube valley. Some overgrown remains of the abandon walls puzzles us here. At the saddle at the farmstead of Bauerngruber, the forest briefly opens up and we can proudly look back on the gained altitude. Over a short pieces of road and cosy forest trails we finally reach the summit of the Predigstuhls high above the Danube: congratulations - we are on the easternmost peak of the seven Danube climbing peaks! The impressive view of the Danube valley reaches from back to the beginning of the Strudengrau in Grein all the way up to the castle Clam - simply fabulous. Here we say goodbye to the Danube, as the Donausteig leads us now deep into in the Aist-Naarn-Kuppenland (region). On the meadow at the saddle behind the Predigstuhl, we have another beautiful look of the Ötscher, the mighty mountain. Then we walk leisurely on forest roads through the dense Gloxwald (forest) down into the Sarmingbachtal (valley). A short time later we follow the gentle meanders of the idyllic Sarmingbaches (river) uphill: the water splashes, Mystic rock formations,... are stimulating to watch and help us to ponder! At the Dobmühle (mill), we once again leave the Sarmingbachtal (valley) and walk uphill through the fields. At the farmstead of Hofbauer, the Waldhausen basin opens up before us. The hilly landscape of the Aist-Naarn-Kuppenland (region) is presented here in its most beautiful glory - one of a kind rural landscapes! The magnificent Collegiate Church is the center of this magnificent setting. Small farm, field and forest roads lead us up and down to the Donausteig-resting poing "Berta ruhe". Located slightly above Waldhausen, the point allows a wonderful view over the market of Waldhausen and Waldhausen's former monastery. After a short descent, we are in the pretty village of Waldhausen. An enjoyable hike - simply fabulous!
Now, the question arises: "why in the footsteps of the monks?"-learn this in the Donausteig-diary!
Discover the following features with the Donausteig-diary:
-Sarmingstein-the end of the Strudengaus
-Castle Sarmingstein- the stronghold in the East
-Castle Säbnich - cradle of the monastery of Waldhausen
-Donausteig-starting point "St.Nikola/Sarmingstein"
-A site of degradation?
-A cable-car station?
-Predigtstuhl-one of the seven Danube climbing peaks
-Gloxwald-living with granite
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Download: Donausteig-diary "Stage 4_G07 Norwich Waldhausen" - yet to follow!
To facilitate the orientation, the Donausteig was provided with its own system of orientation - you will find the description here.
Tourism agency St. Nikola
4381 St. Nikola/Donau
Tel.: +43(0)7268/8155 (Gemeindeamt)
Tel.: +43(0)69913030422
tourismus@struden.at
www.oberoesterreich.at/st.nikola.donau
Tourism agency Waldhausen
Markt 14
4391 Waldhausen
Tel.: +43(0)7260/4505
Fax: +43(0)7260/4505-8
tourismus@waldhausen.ooe.gv.at
www.waldhausen.at
Getting there
From the Church Sarmingstein approx. 500 m downstream. The Donausteig-starting point "Sarmingstein" lies directly on the Donau main road to the south next to the Inn Strudengauhof (Navigation: A-4382 Sarmingstein Nr.13).
Public Transit
Sarmingstein can be reach by train and bus. A transfer back from Waldhausen is possible by bus. Bus timetables online at http://www.ooevv.at .
Parking
On the parking lot of the Donausteig-starting point "Sarmingstein" you can park free of charge.
Please get in touch for more information.