Stillensteinklamm and elevated trail
4040 Linz
The Stillensteinklamm is one of the most scenic hiking routes in the lower Mühlviertel and has been awarded the Upper Austrian Hiking Quality Seal.
Recommended season:
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
- Loop
- Refreshment stops available
- Family friendly
- Geological highlights
The starting point for the hike is the hiking info point at the Danube promenade. The well-signposted family hiking trail No. 9 first leads through the Danube town of Grein, past the Granite Gallery, over the Kreuzleithen to the Werfenstein viewpoint.
Further to the gorge entrance at Gießenbachmühle. Through the gorge, it goes uphill past spectacular granite formations to the highlight of the hike, the "Silent Stone." At this point, the stream flows partly underground.
Then the path continues, first through the forest, then over meadows, to the Aumühle inn. On the elevated trail No. 7, it goes through the gentle rolling hills of the Mühlviertel, first on a forest path, later on farm roads back to the Danube town of Grein.
On the way back, a detour from hiking trail No. 7 to the Marienstein is recommended, a granite rock formation with a statue of Mary - a magnificent view of Grein and the Danube valley all the way to the Alps! For lunch, the country inn Aumühle is recommended; for a snack and to 'recharge' before the ascent through the gorge, the snack station Gießenbachmühle is ideal.Safety guidelines:
Accessible all year round at your own risk. Not recommended when wet or snowy, caution!!Equipment:
Good footwear absolutely necessaryAdditional information:
www.aumuehle.at
Paths covering:
further information:
- Circular route
- Board possible
Pastries and bread
Pastries, fresh daily
Let yourself be inspired by our delicacies and enjoy the magnificent Danube view from our unique sun terrace with a good glass of wine or a cultivated glass of beer.
We have 3 different menus daily and also always fresh regional offers.
Directly at a stage destination of the Donausteig, at the entrance to the famous Stillensteinklamm gorge, you can enjoy our delicacies made from products from local farms and suppliers from the region.
In the Giessenbachmühle area, you have the opportunity to take a culinary break during your hike along the Donausteig. Recharge your batteries for the next stage with some Mühlviertel cider and bacon bread.
After a hike through the Stillensteinklamm gorge or on one of the circular hiking trails via Achleiten, St. Nikola and Struden, you can bring the day to a leisurely close at the end of the excursion.
Coffee & Coffee Specialities
Teas & hot drinks
homemade pastries
breakfast & snacks
lunch & dinner menu
Drinks of all kinds
wines from our own wine cellar
Air-conditioned garden directly on the town square
The Calvary Chapel contains the life-size figures of the Crucified, the two thieves and the three assistant figures, St Mary, St Magdalene and St John. The moulded sculptures are of good late baroque expression, from the end of the 18th century.
Wonderful view of Grein
Info: Marktgemeindeamt St. Nikola an der Donau
Tel.: +43(0) 72 68 / 81 55
Arzt u. Hausapotheke, Tel.: +43(0) 72 68 / 224 u. 325
Zahnarzt, Tel.: +43(0) 72 68 / 772 77
Rotes Kreuz, Tel.: 344, Notruf: 144
Polizei, Tel.: 059 133-4223, Notruf: 133
Öffentl. WC und Trinkwasser bei der Gießenbachmühle
Chronik
926 älteste Erwähnung des Strudels als »Paige«
985 wird Sarmingstein als Sabanich zum ersten Male genannt
1141 bestimmte Beatrix von Clam die St. Nikolauskirche als Spitalskirche.
1185 erfolgte die erste urkundliche Erwähnung des Ortes St. Nikola.
1234 wird erstmals Burg Werfenstein urkundlich erwähnt.
1351 scheint St. Nikola als eine Expositurpfarre von Waldhausen auf.
1391 wurde die Pfarre selbständig.
1511 Kaiser Maximilian I. erhebt die Orte St. Nikola und Sarmingstein zum Markt.
1572 Beide Märkte erhalten ein Marktwappen verliehen.
1592 Struden wird zum Markt erhoben und bekam ein Wappen.
Tipp
Der über der Straße aufragende Rundturm aus dem 15. Jahrhundert war der nördliche Eckpunkt der „Bastei“, die im Wappen von Sarmingstein dargestellt ist.
Pfarrkirche Hl. Nikolaus: Barockisierte, romanische Chorquadratkirche. 1141 von Beatrix von Clam mit einem Hospital für Pilger und Reisende gegründet.
In der Gießenbachmühle wurde einst eine Frau schwer krank. Nur "Vom Kraut Widertod" konnte sie gesund werden. Die Donau-Sage erzählt, wie ihre Tochter zu dem Heilmittel kam...
Typical Italian, Mediterranean and regional delicacies in the restaurant or to take home.
Salad buffet
Cocktail bar
Beautiful shady garden
It was a sought-after meat, fur and medicine supplier. Protection measures and reintroductions led to the increase of the European beaver’s stock. Where man and beaver meet, conflicts can occur. Its tree chopping makes the beaver unpopular with the forestry sector, and marginal floodings can occur by the damming of waters. But beavers are an enrichment to our waters and contribute through their activities to an increase of faunal biodiversity.
Public Transit
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Parking
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- Early winter
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Please get in touch for more information.
Lindengasse 9
4040 Linz
Phone +43 732 7277 - 800
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E-Mail info@donauregion.at
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Altitude profile - Stillensteinklamm and elevated trail
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