Natternbach: Jungfraustein Round

Path number: 4

Starting place: 4723 Natternbach

Destination: 4723 Natternbach

Circular route

Lindengasse 9
4040 Linz

Quality of experience: ***

Recommended season:

April
May
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October

Properties:

Loop

Description:

Through the Maierhoferwald it goes to the source area of the Tresleinsbach. After a panoramic view of the Alpine foothills at Turnstein, it goes along the former Austrian-Bavarian border to a stop at the inn in Pfeneberg. Refreshed, the Fliegergrab and the Jungfraustein natural monument are the next hiking destinations. After a detour to the source of Natternbach and a cozy rest at the inn in Tal, wonderful nature trails lead through small villages back to Natternbach.

Directions:

Tip:

This tour is presented to you by the Donau Upper Austria Tourism Region

Equipment:

Hiking backpack (incl. rain cover), sturdy footwear

Additional information:

Municipal Office Natternbach

Kirchenplatz 6
4723 Natternbach

Tel.: +43 (0)77278/8255-0

gemeinde@natternbach.ooe.gv.at
www.natternbach.at

Tour and route information

Path number: 4

Starting place: 4723 Natternbach

Destination: 4723 Natternbach

duration: 6h 10m

length: 22,4 km

Altitude difference (uphill): 323m

Altitude difference (downhill): 327m

Lowest point: 429m

Highest point: 646m

difficulty: medium

condition: medium

panoramic view: Great panorama

Paths covering:

Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Street, Hiking trail, Other

Starting point: Sports and Leisure Center Natternbach

Destination: Sports and Leisure Center Natternbach

further information:

Circular route

Along the trail

Jungfraustein

"JUNGFRAUSTEIN"
The "Jungfraustein" is an interesting historical natural monument. The two mighty Wacker stones have been shaped by the weather in such a way that the upper stone can be moved effortlessly with one hand, but its position cannot be changed even with great effort.
According to legend, three giant maidens brought the stones here in their aprons. In Celtic and Germanic times, the stone structure is said to have served as a place of worship. The Roman road passes not far from the Jungfrau stone. The Romans probably used this high route to bypass the then still marshy Natternbach valley basin on their way to the Danube.
Until 1779 - when the Innviertel region became part of Austria - the Roman road was part of the border between Austria and Bavaria. Today it still forms the border between the Innviertel and the Hausruckviertel as well as between the districts of Schärding and Grieskirchen. In the immediate vicinity of the Jungfrausteine are two boundary stones from the time of the ecclesiastical manorial lordships with the dates 1691 and 1731 respectively. The lordship of Vichtenstein extended into the parish of Natternbach.

Wirt in Pfeneberg

The "Wirt in Pfeneberg" is a family-run business in a wonderful location close to the forest. The cuisine is home-style and focuses on local delicacies. The inn has a cosy "Bergdiele" and a guest room.

Wirt in Tal - Gasthaus Litzlbauer

The Litzlbauer inn, the "innkeeper in the valley", is a family-run inn in a quiet location close to the forest with a cosy restaurant and a shady garden with a children's playground. The inn is also the starting point of the cross-country skiing trail and offers refreshments on numerous hikes.