Pesenbach Valley-Kerzenstein
4040 Linz
The classic hike!
Beautiful hike into the wild and legendary Pesenbach Valley past unique natural beauties.
Recommended season:
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- Round trip
- Refreshment stops available
- Family friendly
- Cultural/historical value
- Geological highlights
- Botanical highlights
- Faunistic highlights
- Summit route
- Healthy climate
From the forest swimming pool in Bad Mühllacken, we hike along the right side of the Pesenbach into the nature reserve. Past the forest chapel and the Gaißkirche. After the "Schlager Salettl" the alpine hiking trail begins with the ascent to Kerzenstein. We hike back into the valley and cross the Schlagerbrücke to the opposite side of the stream back to the starting point.
Directions:We admire unique natural beauties such as the "stone roof" (roof-shaped rock overhang), the "blue alley" (narrow spot where dark eruptive rock has been washed out), the "devil's cauldrons" (round washouts formed by whirlpools) and the "Kerzenstein," the landmark of the Pesenbach Valley. Along the route, the Danube path highlight „Paths to Healing“ invites its visitors to discover Kneipp's teachings and to explore power and cult places.
Curhaus - Pesenbach Valley - Kerzenstein - Curhaus 70% forest, 10% asphalt
Tip:We marvel at unique scenic attractions such as the "stone roof" (roof-shaped overhanging rock), the "blue alley" (narrow passage where dark volcanic rock has been exposed by water erosion", the "devil`s tubs" (round erosions formed by vortices) and "candle rock", the landmark of Pesenbach Valley. Along the route the Danube-trail highlight "ways to healing" beckons visitors to discover the Kneipp teachings for themselves and search out cult sites.Safety guidelines:
WARNING: No winter service!
Equipment:Sturdy footwear, good fitness, and surefootedness are required
Paths covering:
further information:
- Board possible
Pleasure for the palate - a break for the soul. Enjoy tasty coffee specialities and selected teas as well as valuable, regional and predominantly organic delicacies. Terrace operation in good weather.
We cook according to old traditional recipes with FOOD from the region. Homemade and free of chemical flavour enhancers. Ready-made products have no place in our kitchen. We produce natural cheese, jams, award-winning fruit juices, cider and excellent brandies, as well as meat (from Pesenbachtaler Weideochsen). Slow Food. Regional. Conscious. Delicious.
The well-known delicacies from our own farm, such as the hearty roast pork from the wood-fired oven, are available from Thursday to Sunday from 10 am - 8 pm.
If you order in advance, you will be delighted with our Reindl meal with bacon and greaves dumplings and all kinds of tasty home cooking.
For a snack, there is the hearty Schlagerbrettl, pork shankerlsulz and crispy fresh salads as well as various types of cheese from our own farm cheese dairy.
And for those with a sweet tooth: Grandma Hilda's farmer's doughnuts and homemade cakes and tarts.
Thirsty souls will enjoy our mixed cider and homemade fruit juices such as apple juice, pear juice, elder juice from our meadow orchards.
Take a seat...
- in the cosy, wind-protected guest garden
- in the rustic tiled stove parlour (for approx. 60 people) or
- in the farmhouse parlour (for approx. 30 people)
- the little ones are in good hands at the children's playground far from the street
well looked after!
Der Kräutergarten im Kurort Bad Mühllacken wurde im Juni 2006 eröffnet und hat eine Fläche von etwa 1500 Quadratmeter. Die Besonderheiten dieses Kräutergartens sind die verschiedenen Kräuter, Heilpflanzen und Bibelpflanzen sowie der Lehrpfad der Hildegard von Bingen. Der Kräutergarten gehört zum Kurhaus der Marienschwestern vom Karmel und befindet sich gleich daneben.
Gemeinde Feldkirchen
Information: Gemeindeamt
Tel.: +43(0) 72 33 / 71 90
Wollsäcke und harte Felsen…
Wollsackverwitterung wird ein Prozess genannt, der zur Bildung von so fantastischen Gebilden, wie dem Kerzenstein führen kann. Die heute oft oberirdischen Steinskulpturen sind einst unterirdisch entstanden. Die massiven Gesteinskörper werden von feinen Spalten und Klüften durchzogen. An diesen kann Wasser eindringen, der Zersetzungsprozess beginnt. Schneiden sich die Spalten rechtwinkelig, entstehen grobe Blöcke. An deren Ecken und Kanten hat das Wasser größere Angriffsmöglichkeiten, was zu einer Abrundung führt und ellipsoidförmige Brokken entstehen lässt. Sie erinnern an gestapelte Wollsäcke, die diesen Blöcken den Namen verliehen haben. Im Verlauf der Geschichte werden die Blöcke oft freigespült, übrig bleiben oft abenteuerlich anmutende Felsformationen.
Wo der Teufel am liebsten gebadet hat weißt die Donausage "In der Badewanne des Teufels".
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Parking
Parking spaces for Pesenbach Valley visitors
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Early winter
Please get in touch for more information.
Lindengasse 9
4040 Linz
Phone +43 732 7277 - 800
mobile +43 664 5109060
Fax machine +43 732 7277 - 804
E-Mail info@donauregion.at
Web www.donauregion.at
Altitude profile - Pesenbach Valley-Kerzenstein
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