Perg Nature Experience Areas
This walking path leads just over three kilometers from the town center to the peri-urban nature and experience areas of Perg. It is especially suitable for families with children.
Recommended season:
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- Loop
- Scenic
- Refreshment stops available
- Family friendly
- Cultural/historical value
- Botanical highlights
- Faunistic highlights
Along this walking path, information boards with numerous illustrations inform about fauna and flora. Insect hotels and edible hedges are along the way, as well as a geological information stand next to the Steinbrecherhaus, a tree teaching trail along the Stephaniehain, and as a final experience, there is a water playground at the Perg forest bath.Tip:
From May to October, on the first Saturday of every month, the Steinbrecherhaus Millstone Museum and its foam mill are open. Visitors can then delve into the history of the Perg millstone cutters and the geological special feature of Perg sandstone. For small groups of 6 or more people, visits are also possible outside these times by arrangement. The Steinbrecherhaus association has developed a millstone rally for children – fun, experience, and information are closely connected here. Separate appointments are possible for school groups.Safety guidelines:
Although the route is close to the city, sturdy shoes are recommended; short, narrow forest paths are to be used in sections. When the temperature is warm, take bathing gear for the children with you (water games).Equipment:
Although close to the town, sturdy footwear is recommended, as some sections involve walking on short, narrow forest paths. Bring swimwear for the children at warm temperatures (water games).
Paths covering:
further information:
- Circular route
- Board possible
FORMER and NOW:
At the entrance to the Naarntal valley lies the public swimming centre 'Schwimmschule' - Waldbad, built at the turn of the century. Many holidaymakers visited this establishment. A swimming instructor gave swimming lessons to children and adults there.
Perg was not only discovered as a summer holiday destination in recent years. Even 50 years ago, Perg was already popular with summer guests, mostly from Vienna and Linz (outstanding members of the Vienna Burgtheater were summer guests at the "Stiegenwirt" 40 years ago), who chose Perg as their summer holiday destination. Perg probably owes its attraction for summer guests first and foremost to the marvellous Naarn with its clear, iron-brown water. The swimming school, the baths, well maintained by the local beautification association, offer the most pleasant summer and water pleasures for young and old alike.
The favourable location of Perg offers summer visitors pleasant walks and excursions both on the plain and in the wooded mountains. The town of Perg is surrounded by forest on its entire northern side, by the beautifully maintained Stephaniehain with its many resting places and beautiful views. (Created on the occasion of the marriage of Crown Prince Rudolf to Stephanie of Belgium on 10 May 1881). This beautiful nature park was created for Perg in an exemplary and solid manner thanks to the care of Mr Thannheiser, Mr Fries and Mr Burgholzer, who were eager members of the beautification association. Summer visitors can hike for hours in the berry- and mushroom-rich forests along the Naarntal valley, relax in the aromatic forest air, enjoy a meal in the Naarntal valley's restaurants and take a refreshing dip at any time to refresh their tired limbs.
The Schartmüller family offers home-style cooking at customer-friendly prices, which you can enjoy in a dining room for groups of up to 50 people.
In addition, the Gasthaus zum Einhorn has several guest rooms, which are equipped with shower/bath and WC as well as TV/Sat.
The museum that never closes
The fascinating world of millstones
around the clock
The millstone museum Steinbrecherhaus offers a unique opportunity to experience the history and culture of the Perger millstone crushers around the clock. With an innovative audio guide system, you can explore the various exhibition areas of the freely accessible site at Mühlsteinstraße 43 at any time and at your own pace. The informative and entertaining narrations bring historical objects to life and enable a deep understanding of the town of Perg's past.
The millstone is one of the oldest, most important and above all vital tools of mankind. Because the millstone is the prerequisite for our daily bread. Even in the Bible, in the Book of Moses, it says: "You shall not seize the mill or the millstone, for whoever does so seizes life!
And for centuries, millstones have ensured a certain prosperity for the small market town of Perg. After all, the Perg millstone quarries were famous far and wide and were the largest in the old k&k monarchy.
Getting there
Via the B3, Perg Mitte exit, then into the town center.
Public Transit
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The quickest way to your destination – by train, bus, car, ship, or plane.
Arrival by bus to Hauptplatz Perg or train to Perg station
Parking
In the town center, there is a short-term parking zone Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a 120-minute limit, and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; after that, parking is unlimited. The "Hinterbachweg" parking lot is close to Hauptplatz and the forest bath (final station with water games) – for €1.50 you can park for 5 hours, for €3 a whole day.
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
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
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