--- title: WAYS TO HEALING in the PESENBACHTAL nature reserve url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430002867/ways-to-healing-in-the-pesenbachtal-nature-reserve.html" description: "NEW: Hiking experience staging in the nature reserve PesenbachtalFollowing in Kneipp's footsteps, hikers can expect 5 inviting experience stations and power & cult places in the Pesenbachtal." date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # WAYS TO HEALING in the PESENBACHTAL nature reserve WAYS TO HEALING in the PESENBACHTAL nature reserve ==================================================== **Path number:** Donausteighighlight **Starting place:** 4101 Feldkirchen an der Donau **Destination:** 4101 Feldkirchen an der Donau ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/243281/3D2623022004F001515CC1781D92F4D24B5B1079B39EC37BB8D13DC24E55283A/pesenbachtal-bad-muehllacken.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/243282/7D9582CBC3751F5099D42A0E34B19C0F14642399897B8077C818DF85A4510DAB/auf-kneipps-spuren.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/243283/5356E22CEC0FBDDC072644E307DC0CF1A0E6F9A80D79184FFC85D40095C14849/auf-kneipps-spuren.jpg) © Open copyright © Marienschwestern / Mario Gärtner Close copyright [ ![A couple in a park are sitting on a rock next to a body of water. The person in the lighter-coloured shirt smiles at the other person while holding their hand. The area is surrounded by dense vegetation.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243281/3D2623022004F001515CC1781D92F4D24B5B1079B39EC37BB8D13DC24E55283A/pesenbachtal-bad-muehllacken.jpg "© Marienschwestern / Mario Gärtner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243281/3D2623022004F001515CC1781D92F4D24B5B1079B39EC37BB8D13DC24E55283A/pesenbachtal-bad-muehllacken.jpg) © Open copyright © Tourismusverband Feldkirchen/D. Close copyright [ ![A woman walks through a mountain stream with green trees and rocks surrounding her. She is wearing a light-coloured cardigan, a pink scarf and pink trousers. The woman has a friendly smile on her face and seems to be enjoying nature as she walks through the clear water.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243282/7D9582CBC3751F5099D42A0E34B19C0F14642399897B8077C818DF85A4510DAB/auf-kneipps-spuren.jpg "© Tourismusverband Feldkirchen/D.") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243282/7D9582CBC3751F5099D42A0E34B19C0F14642399897B8077C818DF85A4510DAB/auf-kneipps-spuren.jpg) © Open copyright © Tourismusverband Feldkirchen/D. Close copyright [ ![A series of wooden play equipment and benches in a green, wooded setting. There are several information signs and signposts in the area.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243283/5356E22CEC0FBDDC072644E307DC0CF1A0E6F9A80D79184FFC85D40095C14849/auf-kneipps-spuren.jpg "© Tourismusverband Feldkirchen/D.") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243283/5356E22CEC0FBDDC072644E307DC0CF1A0E6F9A80D79184FFC85D40095C14849/auf-kneipps-spuren.jpg) © Open copyright © Tourismusverband Feldkirchen/D. Close copyright [ ![A detailed map of a tourist region with various landmarks and places of interest. There are hiking trails, castle circuits and bridges that lead through a varied landscape of forests, lakes and mountains. The map also contains legends describing various experiences such as medicinal plants, exercise, order of life, water and compresses and nutrition.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243284/BC1A01302B7529ED84FDE15D00396AE5B52D291D22067E2044B3F41238C73C93/plan.jpg "© Tourismusverband Feldkirchen/D.") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243284/BC1A01302B7529ED84FDE15D00396AE5B52D291D22067E2044B3F41238C73C93/plan.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. Circular route Possible accommodation ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&path=enc:amefH_zytASnCQdBq@rB_@zCg@tB?nCDvB^jBc@rBiAlAiAfAc@BiBTgAIg@DwBUeB^g@xA{@|GoAnB{@n@w@h@}ALa@AmAjBg@`AmCf@s@Jm@FwApAn@^t@[`@a@b@Bv@St@PtAc@NAxAoChBgA`AUpA{@lAmBr@qER{ATeA`@e@hAKtAXxFQbAcAzAkAz@yCLcBIqBByBj@{Br@uBLkCBeBw@CX{D&server=meta.tourdata.at) NEW: Hiking experience staging in the nature reserve Pesenbachtal Following in Kneipp's footsteps, hikers can expect 5 inviting experience stations and power & cult places in the Pesenbachtal. **1st Danube Lake Highlight WAYS to HEALING On Kneipp's tracks** The classic start begins in the village of Bad Mühllacken at the Waldbad and leads into the nature reserve Pesenbachtal. Already in Bad Mühllacken, the herb garden of the traditional Kneipp house is the 1st of 5 experience stations that make the 5 Kneipp pillar philosophy tangible. Walking time: 50 min. From the Waldbad/Bad Mühllacken to the Prälatensteig and back. **Power & cult places in the Pesenbachtal** A total of 23 well-signposted power places with detailed exercise instructions accompany you on your hike in the Pesenbachtal. The locations of the power places are marked by granite stones with an Aesculapian snake, the power animal of the Pesenbachtal. Walking time: On Kneipp's footsteps and all 23 power places approx. 8 km ( can be shortened as desired!) [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** Donausteighighlight **Starting place:** 4101 Feldkirchen an der Donau **Destination:** 4101 Feldkirchen an der Donau **duration:** 0h 49m **length:** 3,0 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 52m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 55m **Lowest point:** 286m **Highest point:** 341m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** unfixed, Hiking trail **further information:** - culinary interesting - Circular route - Possible accommodation - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile WAYS TO HEALING in the PESENBACHTAL nature reserve](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430002867&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile WAYS TO HEALING in the PESENBACHTAL nature reserve](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430002867&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "WAYS TO HEALING in the PESENBACHTAL nature reserve") [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Walking in snow and slippery conditions in winter not recommended! 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