Jagabild-Haugstein hike
Interesting hike to the highest elevation of the Alpine foothills, the Haugstein. Along the way, a visit to the "Forellenzirkus with mill museum" is recommended; culture enthusiasts can visit the market church, the neo-Gothic church in Stadl, the artistically designed stations of the cross, and the Jagabild, the hunters' memorial site of the Schärding district.
Recommended season:
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
- Loop
- Scenic
- Refreshment stops available
- Cultural/historical value
- Geological highlights
- Faunistic highlights
- Insider tip
- Summit route
From the municipal office, the path leads past the market church, up the street, after about 500 m turn left into the forest. It goes uphill to the sawmill, further towards Stadl to Mühlbach, where the path turns left to the "Forellenzirkus." Then it goes through Schöfberg and Edt to Stadl. From the church up to the forest, along the stations of the cross to the "Jagabild." The legend tells that Chief Hunter Greiner fell into the hands of poachers. They tied him head down over an anthill to a beech tree. In desperation, he prayed to the Virgin Mary. A white stag bit through the ropes and saved him from death. In gratitude, he erected a picture of the Virgin Mary. Later, a chapel was built. It takes about 20 minutes to the summit of the Haugstein, the highest elevation in the Alpine foothills (895 m). To the right of the chapel, a forest path leads to the district road, then right toward Zigeunerbrunn and then left down to the quarry. Through the forest it goes downhill to Engelhartszell.Tip:
Summit Haugstein - with 895 meters, the highest elevation in the Innviertel; legend of the Jagabild; In the Aktivzentrum Stadl is the P.-Johannes Schasching Hall, and in the church in Stadl a memorial plaque for Father Johannes Schasching, an important Jesuit, social ethicist, university professor, and author. He was a leading representative of Catholic social teaching.Equipment:
normal hiking equipmentAdditional information:
Paths covering:
further information:
- Circular route
- Board possible
Our house is located only 8 km from Engelhartszell and only 500 m from Stadl.
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Musicians' meetings - Farm festivals - Grilled chicken - Farmer's feast - Doughnuts
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Chronicle
15 BC - 488: Uncovering of the small Roman fort Stanacum as part of the Danube Limes in Oberranna in March 1960 27.10.1194: First documentary mention of Engelhartszell in the document of the Bishop of Passau Wolfger von Erla 1214: First documentary mention of the parish of Engelhartszell 12.03.1293: Foundation of the Cistercian monastery of Engelszell by the Bishop of Passau. First mention of Engelhartszell as a market 1450: Construction of the imperial toll station 15.08.1501: Greatest flood of the millennium around 1700: Oldest depiction of the Engelhartszell market coat of arms 21.04.1854: Greeting of the future Austrian Empress Sisi on her bridal journey from Passau to Vienna 14.03.1925: Purchase and settlement of the monastery by the Trappists 1952-1956: Construction of the Austrian-German Jochenstein power station 28.04.-26.10.1994: Organisation of the Upper Austrian provincial exhibition "The Danube" with around 300,000 visitors.
On 21 April 1854, Princess Elisabeth of Bavaria started her journey to Vienna as the future bride of Emperor Franz Joseph I. A particularly festive reception was prepared for the young Sissi in the border customs office and market of Engelhartszell.
In memory of this event, a café named "Sissi" has now been set up in the former grocer's shop of the Atteneder family with great attention to detail.
Guests at the "Sissi" cafe can expect a variety of breakfasts, hot dishes at lunchtime, homemade pastries, wines from Hebenstreit, Engelszell monastery liqueurs and Trappist beers.
Our house is located on the Danube Cycle Path and the Danube Trail, close to the boat landing stages of
Engelhartszell I, II and III.
Our menu offers vegetarian and Asian specialities. Of course, we also serve traditional typical Austrian dishes.
Various coffee specialities and homemade pastries in our café will sweeten your stay with us.
Our shady garden provides the necessary cooling on hot summer days.
The EuroVelo 1 cycle path goes through four municipalities of the Sauwald region: Esternberg, Vichtenstein, Engelhartszell and Waldkirchen. Information brochures for the Danube Cyle Path are available at WGD Donau Oberösterreich (Tel. +43 (0) 732 7277 800) or the market town Engelhartszell (Tel. +43 (0) 7717 805511). Recommendations for half-day or day trips with different cycling opportunities are given by the market town Engelhartszell.
We serve Mexican dishes such as enchiladas, burritos, tacos, fajitas, surf and turf, chicken wings, spare ribs and chili con carne.
All our dishes are freshly prepared for you every day.
Reservations are requested by calling 0670/1936640.
The chapel also encompasses a memorial stone for the 20 people who died during the construction of the Jochenstein Run-of-River Plant from 1952 – 1956.
Above the Danube valley lies the highest elevated place of worship of the Innviertel region. It was constructed between the years 1905 and 1906 by the local community. The hard work and of the people are unimaginable today. The massive granite blocks were extracted by hand and also the bricks were formed by hand. Since 1928 Stadl is a branch of Engelhartszell. Every year on 15th of August the crucifix procession from Stadl to the “Jagabild” takes place. The path is lined with 14 artistically designed crucifix stations, which display reverse glass paintings.
Fishing in the trout ponds is free, but the trout must be purchased. (Price per kg, not included)
Sport fishermen with a fishing licence are offered: an approx. 0.18 ha carp pond for fishing with a fish population of carp, tench and various white fish (without fish removal - fish can be purchased). A small daily licence is charged for the carp pond.
The adjoining snack bar offers drinks and food.
Our newly renovated house has been offering family hospitality for generations in a quiet, idyllic location at the foot of the Haugstein in Stadl (720m), the highest village in the Innviertel. Wonderful hiking area in untouched nature and healthy air. Directly on the Donausteig trail and at the Sauwald cross-country skiing centre. Many excursion possibilities.
Relax in the hotel's own panoramic indoor/outdoor swimming pool, heated with counter-current system and whirlpool bench, in the recreation garden, on the sun terrace or in the new feel-good wellness oasis with relaxation room: Finnish and herbal sauna, soft steam bath and infrared with coloured light and relaxing music, massage chair.
Nordic walking sticks, table tennis, children's playground, "cat petting zoo", books, daily newspaper and games.
Enjoy home-style cooking and homemade pastries.
Our new comfort rooms are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, flat screen TV, clock radio, French balcony and free internet. Lan and W-Lan also in the public areas and parking spaces.
The high-altitude village of Stadl, which lies 720 metres above sea level, is the highest village in the Innviertel region.
Here you can access the cross-country ski trail network. Varied routes (for classic and skating style) through the forest, across meadows and past vantage points make the heart of every cross-country skier beat faster.
The Haugstein trail leads around the Haugstein, through a beautiful high forest. The Simlinger trail invites you to enjoy a cross-country skiing tour around the high-altitude village of Stadl. The St. Aegidi cross-country ski trail, which connects the villages of Stadl and St. Aegidi over 12 kilometres, has been in operation since the 2007/2008 season.
Enjoy a cross-country skiing experience of a special kind in the beautiful winter landscape of the Sauwald in the Innviertel.
Access points:
Stadl: Gasthof & Pension "Zum Haugstein", Eder family (next to the church)
St. Aegidi: Bogner Inn
The following trails are available in winter:
Sauwaldloipe Simling Kl + Sk red 6km
Sauwaldloipe Simling Kl + Sk blue 8km
Sauwaldloipe Schaulix Kl blue 8km
Sauwaldloipe Haugstein Kl black 9km
Sauwaldloipe St.Ägidi Kl black 10km
Sauwaldloipe Stadl Kl black 10km
The Imperial toll house from the 15th century used to be a building at the border of the former Empire. A wall picture (sgraffito) gives an overview about the history of the toll house and its importance for the customs clearance of the ships, which lasted up to several days. At the Danube side old flooding marks can be seen, which are signs of the hard times that were eyperienced by the town’s residents. The building was completely renovated and is since 1999 the seat of the Northern service centre of the “Energie AG Oberösterreich”.
The old cellar inhibits the cultural cellar “Kulturkeller der Energie AG” where from April to October many exhibitions of local artists with exquisite music performances take place.
Our offer:
Meat and sausage specialties
The public WC at the Engelhartszell municipal office is open 24 hours a day.
The plague column "Engelhartszeller Pestsäule" from 1510 reminds of the Black Death which raged several times through the market town. Documents report for the first time of it in 1348 when the Asian bubonic plague was introduced through Tyrol. During this year, because this misfortune wasn’t enough, Engelhartszell had to endure also an earthquake and a plague of locusts.
In 1484 the plague also raged severely through Engelhartszell and in 1570 it erased the whole population of the monastery “Stift Engelszell” within three weeks. In 1636 documents report for the last time of the Black Death in Engelhartszell. When in 1679 the plague erupted in Vienna, many of the residents flew to the safe market town by the Danube.
The beautiful parish church of Engelhartszell lies on a rock in the town centre and can be accessed from the market place with 62 steps. The church offers a worth seeing baroque interior.
A unique feature is hidden in the triumphal arch to the Altar: Behind the statue of the Saint John you can see a rectangular deepening – the mount for a rood screen! During the middle age the altar room was only accessible for clergy and thus, was separated by a richly ornamented wall – the rood screen or in German “Lettner” – from the worldly nave.
In this parish church a crucifix group used to be situated before the rood screen, which can be still seen on the outer wall above the main entrance. After the Council of Trent in the 16th century these barriers were removed from most churches and the high altars, which were visible for everyone, were installed.
To the history:
From 1459 to 1503: A marble panel in presbytery and a civil emblem at the southern entry document that in 1459 the chancel and in 1503 the nave was constructed. On 12th August in 1509 the gothic market church was consecrated by the Bishop Urban from Passau.
In 1764 the church was artistically redesigned in the baroque style by the Tyrolean sculptor Joseph Deutschmann. Also the gothic spire was replaced by an onion-shaped baroque steeple.
Old gravestones on the outer walls display the historical importance of the market town.
Constructed on a rock in the centre of town, the Parish church, visible from far way, dominates the image of Engelhartszell. From the market place 62 steps lead up to a round tour with a fantastic view over the town.
With our ferry service you have the possibility to get to know both sides of the Danube Cycle Path. Make a short Danube ferry tour with us and enjoy your bicycle tour on the other side of the cycle path in the direction to Vienna.
With our bike ferry service, you can easily get to know both sides of the Danube Cycle Path. Ride with us to the other bank of the Danube and enjoy your further cycle tour on the Danube Cycle Path in the direction of Vienna or in the direction of Passau! We also have the "Überfuhrhaus": Here we offer our guests: drinks, ice cream, coffee, homemade cakes and tarts as well as small snacks. There are also souvenirs, flowers and decorations!
We offer our guests hot and cold drinks, draught beer and wheat beer, wine, schnapps and bar drinks as well as small snacks!
Welcome to the Schütz Art Café - where art meets pleasure.
Let yourself be enchanted by the unique combination of contemporary art and classic coffee house culture in a stylish ambience. Surrounded by inspiring works of art, you can enjoy the finest home-made pastries - the best far and wide -, delicious snacks, exquisite drinks and ice cream that you won't soon forget. Our friendly team is passionate about making you feel at home from the very first moment.
Whether as an enjoyable start or a relaxing end to your visit, a visit to the Schütz Art Museum is the perfect way to round off your experience. The museum invites you not only to view art, but also to experience it intensively - in dialog with international artists and by taking a look behind the scenes of their work.
Schütz Art Café & Museum - a place to linger, enjoy and discover.
Our range of services for you!
Gift baskets of fruits
Platter of cold cuts (sausages) or cheese
Gift ideas
Receiving office for textile cleaning
Photograph services by Kodak
Rentable carpet cleaning machine
Info: Marktgemeindeamt Engelhartszell
Tel.: +43 (0) 77 17/80 55-0
Arzt/Hausapotheke: 80 03
Zahnarzt: 200 11
Rotes Kreuz-Notruf: 144
Polizei-Notruf: 133
WC/Trinkwasser (50m, links)
Chronik
15 v. Chr. – 488: Freilegung des römischen Kleinkastells Stanacum als Teil des Donau-Limes im März 1960 in Oberranna.
27.10.1194: Erste urkundliche Erwähnung von Engelhartszell in der Urkunde des Passauer Bischofs Wolfger von Erla.
1214: Erste urkundliche Erwähnung der Pfarre Engelhartszell.
12.03.1293: Gründung des Zisterzienser-Stiftes Engelszell durch den Bischof von Passau. Erstmalige Nennung von Engelhartszell als Markt.
1450: Errichtung der Kaiserlichen Mautstation.
15.08.1501: Größtes Hochwasser des Jahrtausends.
um 1700: Älteste Darstellung des Engelhartszeller Marktwappens.
21.04.1854: Begrüßung der späteren österreichischen Kaiserin Sisi auf der Brautfahrt von Passau nach Wien.
14.03.1925: Ankauf und Besiedelung des Stiftes durch die Trappisten.
1952-1956: Bau des österreichisch-deutschen Kraftwerkes Jochenstein.
28.04.-26.10.1994: Abhaltung der OÖ Landesausstellung "Die Donau" mit rund 300.000 Besuchern.
Genau hier im Jochenstein lebt die Nixe Isa. Schon viele junge Männer sind ihrem Charme und ihrer Schönheit verfallen. Was mit ihnen geschehen ist...? Die Donau-Sage "Wo die Nixe verführt" weiß mehr.
Getting there
on the B 130 Nibelungenstraße from Linz and Passau, from Schärding on the B 136 Sauwaldstraße
Public Transit
How to get to the Danube region in Upper Austria?
The fastest way to your destination – by train, bus, car, ship, or airplane.
Postbus: www.ooevv.at;
Ship (summer months): www.donauschifffahrt.eu
Parking
yes
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Early winter
- Deep winter
Please get in touch for more information.
Lindengasse 9
4040 Linz
Phone +43 732 7277 - 800
Fax machine +43 732 7277 - 804
E-Mail info@donauregion.at
Web www.donauregion.at
Altitude profile - Jagabild-Haugstein hike
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