Stelzhamer Path
4040 Linz
The Stelzhammer Path is an absolute highlight for families with children. Besides the lovingly designed "Zwergerlwald" (dwarf forest), there are many animals to discover, for example at the Archehof Gruber and with a small detour to the organic farm Starzhofer, where there is also an opportunity for a small refreshment.
Recommended season:
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
- Loop
- Scenic
- Refreshment stops available
- Family friendly
- Faunistic highlights
- Insider tip
You leave the town through the Pfarrwald forest, then follow the farm road past the 1000 Gulden column. You hike an idyllic forest path uphill to the "Stelzhamer Spring", dedicated to the dialect poet Franz Stelzhammer on his 60th birthday. From here it becomes "fairy-tale-like", many lovingly designed "dwarfs" and other creatures along the way not only stimulate children's imagination. After an ascent, you reach the "Archehof Gruber", then reach the elevation and continue on easy steps towards the Kempbach valley. Here you meet the farm road, which you follow to the Diminger farm and then turn right; here you walk downhill again through a "little forest". A narrow, romantic path leads you to the forest chapel, where you cross the Kneipp path and hike uphill again, then a meadow path on the left leads you into the forest, then downhill again to the spring on the Kneipp path. Via the bathing houses you return to the town.Tip:
This circular route is THE family hiking trail in Bad Kreuzen. There is so much great stuff to discover for children, but with its nearly 7 kilometers it is rather suitable for older children. To enjoy it with toddlers as well, I recommend hiking to the 2nd Zwergerl station, about 1.5 km in, located below the Archehof Gruber, and then simply walking back the same way. In the near future, there will also be a dedicated kids' round starting from above and about 3 km long. A small detour I would recommend on the route: When you reach the elevation at the Prinz farmhouse, follow the detour arrow towards the organic farm Starzhofer; the farm shop is a real "gem" and is open 7 days a week. You can get organic delicacies from the farm’s own production to enjoy on site or to take away!
My tip: Keep an eye out for our "trees of life"; there are 2 to be discovered on this round!
Good footwearAdditional information:
http://www.starzhofer.at/
Paths covering:
further information:
- Circular route
- Board possible
Due to the large newly built event and dining room, we are also particularly suitable for company celebrations, seminars of all kinds, bus and group tours and other large events.
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Whether it's a small celebration with friends, acquaintances or relatives;
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The start of the Gothic church’s construction dates back to 1324. A keystone from 1490 suggests the completion of the present place of worship. In 1399 the parish of Kreuzen was incorporated into the diocese of Waldhausen.
In 1451 the parish of Kreuzen, next to Grein and Simonsfeld, was given to the Prince Regnant. As a consequence the regiment of Saxa Coburg-Gotha was the patron of the parish Kreuzen until 1968: On 28th November 1968 a letter of declaration of renunciation and later on 4th April 1974 a decree was signed between the regiment of Kreuzen and the diocese. Since then Bad Kreuzen is a parish of free episcopal conferment.
The outer walls are supported by beautiful and strong buttresses. Big lancet windows on the southern side enlighten the interior. In baroque times the lower Gothic part of the tower was increased in height and in modern time it was given a pointed roof. The delicate stellar vault of the two-aisled church hall is carried by two pillars. Under the organ gallery the room is divided into three aisles. Through an enormous ogival triumphal arch you have a view to the parish choir.
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Location: in the village; near school
Getting there
Coming via the West motorway A1 from Vienna, Salzburg or Passau, take the Amstetten West exit, continue to Grein and then northwards to Bad Kreuzen.
Public Transit
How to get to the Danube region of Upper Austria?
The fastest way to the destination – by train, bus, car, ship or plane.
To Amstetten or Grein by train, then by bus to Bad Kreuzen (according to timetable)
Parking
Start in the town center of Bad Kreuzen: large parking lot available
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- Summer
- Autumn
- Early winter
- Deep winter
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Lindengasse 9
4040 Linz
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