Wilhering: Bauern- und Holzknechtrunde
4040 Linz
Danube ferry - Kürnberger Forest - Mühlbach - 1000-year-old lime tree - Winkeln - Schönering - Fall - Fish educational trail - Roman resting place - Ufer - Ferry - Leisure area - Wilhering - Abbey
The route leads across meadows and fields with wonderful panoramic views and the 1000-year-old lime tree, through the Kürnberger Forest, along the Innbach stream, the Danube floodplains, and the Danube bank.
Recommended season:
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- Loop
- Scenic
- Refreshment stops available
- Family friendly
- Cultural/historical value
- Botanical highlights
SPIRITUAL HIKING ON THE DONAUSTEIG:
The Cistercian Abbey Wilhering lies on the Upper Austria Way of St. James, East-West-North route.
The Cistercians emerged as a Benedictine reform branch in the 12th century to live more simply again. Especially important for the further development of this order was Bernard of Clairvaux. From him comes the letter to his former monk Pope Eugene III:
„Whoever treats himself badly, to whom can he be good? So remember: Be good to yourself. I don't say: Do it always, I don't say: Do it often, but I say: Do it again and again. Be there for yourself as for everyone else.“
History of the abbey:
In 1146 the abbey was founded by the Lords of Wilhering. The monastery was almost completely destroyed by a fire in 1733 but magnificently rebuilt. In 1940 it was expropriated under the National Socialist regime. The monks returned to Wilhering after the war ended.
„Spiritual Center Aufbruch“
In 1995, the "Spiritual Youth Center Aufbruch" was established. It is supported by an association to which Wilhering Abbey, various religious communities, and individual members belong. On a self-catering basis with simple accommodation, it is gladly used by many groups.
Tip – a look at the bloom splendour of the abbey nursery is a delight. Interested persons can create their own perfume here and take it home.
On the "Bauern-und Holzknechtrunde" I take with me the text from Bernard of Clairvaux:
„Whoever treats himself badly, to whom can he be good? So remember: Be good to yourself. I don't say: Do it always, I don't say: Do it often, but I say: Do it again and again. Be there for yourself as for everyone else.“
From the starting point (ferry landing) in Wilhering, we do not follow the Danube Trail but go uphill towards the federal road. We follow it towards Linz and after about 100 meters turn right. We go up the hill between two houses and keep left. Over a field path we climb the hill to Rosenfeld and enjoy beautiful views into the Danube valley, the foothills of the Alps, the Mühlviertel, Pöstlingberg, and Wilhering. On the other side, we keep left after a farmhouse and turn right after a large company building uphill into the Kürnberger Forest. We cross it and after about 3.5 km turn west. The path then leads down again to the elongated settlement of Mühlbach. The last part before the houses is a beautiful hollow path with a small nature trail. After crossing the federal road, we turn right into Lindenweg. We follow the street which becomes a field path after the last house. Through the fields, it goes uphill to the crest, after crossing it and visiting the 1000-year-old lime tree, we reach Schönering. Through the underpass beneath the Eferding federal road, we continue straight and after the former secondary school turn left. We keep our current direction until we leave the village at the last farmhouse. Along a gravel walking path, we pass another farm (Piesmayr) and keep right. Now it goes through the cultural landscape past a pub back towards the Danube; the path follows the road northeast. At the next intersection, we turn left towards Fall or Ottensheim power plant. From Fall, we go along the fish educational trail and follow the Danube Trail back to Wilhering.Tip:
Wonderful view at Rosenfeld over the foothills of the Alps, into the Danube valley, the Mühlviertel region up to the Pöstlingberg, panoramic view to the Alpine chain at the natural monument 1000-year-old lime tree, opportunity to visit the Majadini alpacas by appointment, large playground in the village of Schönering with fitness park, culturally interesting Gothic church St. Stephan with ribbed vault, shortcut via Renaturation Roßbach or "DementFit" path. Worthwhile detour to the power plant and fish migration aid; fish educational trail with 40 display panels about native fish species in the Danube, Roman resting place, cable bridge, leisure area by the Danube in Ufer, further detour via idyllic towpath to Wilhering Abbey with Rococo church, abbey museum, beautiful abbey park, and tree educational trail.Equipment:
Hiking backpack (incl. rain cover), sturdy footwearAdditional information:
Wilhering Municipal Office
Linzer Straße 10
4073 Wilhering
Tel.: 0043(0)7226/2255
Fax: 0043(0)7226/3095
gemeinde@wilhering.at
www.wilhering.at
Paths covering:
further information:
- Circular route
- Possible accommodation
- Experience of nature
- Board possible
Information: Marktgemeindeamt
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 26 / 22 55 0
Chronik
1600 v.Chr. erste Besiedelung des Kürnberges 15. v.Chr. – 488 n.Chr. Römer dringen bis zur Donau vor – Provinz Noricum, röm. Funde: Münzen, Gefäße, röm. Ziegelofen und Wachturm 500 Bajuwarenniederlassungen, dieser Zeit entstammt die Nachsilbe „ing“ 985 Erste urkundliche Erwähnung 12 Jh. Gründung der Zisterze von Ulrich und Cholo von Wilhering, Baubeginn des Klosters 1237 Friedrich der Streitbare bewilligt dem Kloster die Gerichtsbarkeit über seine Untertanen durch Hofrichter – Hofrichterhaus, heute Landesmusikschule 1733 Zerstörung des Klosters durch Brandstiftung, Wiederaufbau der Kirche im Rokokostil 1794 Im alten Grundbuch sind Katastralgemeinden Dörnbach, Schönering und Wilhering verzeichnet 7.5.1973 Führung des Gemeindewappens 9.7.1979 Markterhebung der Gemeinde Wilhering.
Wallfahrtskirche „Maria vom guten Rat“ – Pfarrkirche zum Hl. St. Stefanus
Die Wallfahrtskirche findet man nach einer Wanderung am „Jakobsweg“ durch den Kürnbergerwald in Dörnbach. Die spätgotische Außenkanzel ist einzigartig in Österreich. Das Bildnis „Maria vom guten Rat“ ist eine Nachbildung des Gnadenbildes aus dem ital. Wallfahrtsort Ganazzano. In Dörnbach können Sie auch eine private Bierbrauerei besichtigen (Voranmeldung).
Die Pfarrkirche in Schönering
liegt an der Donausteigrundroute. Die gotische Kirche wurde 750 errichtet und 985 erstmals urkundlich erwähnt. In Dörnbach und Schönering finden Sie Gasthaus, Übernachtung, Bushaltestelle und Spielplatz.
The Café-Restaurant Regina and the butcher's shop Moser are run almost exclusively by the Moser family and have been supplying the surrounding community with fine homemade specialities for about 15 years.
The combination of butcher's shop and café-restaurant always guarantees the freshest products at fair prices.
See for yourself and visit our family business in the heart of Schönering.
Small but nice campsite near the Ottensheim Danube power plant. Enjoy the peace and beauty right on the Danube cycle path, perfect for nature lovers and cycling enthusiasts. Our campers have access to a fully equipped kitchen and a covered seating area. Showers and toilets are available. As a gateway to nature and local attractions, we want you to feel at home with us and fully enjoy the beauty of the region.
Not less than 83 glazed boxes provide the most detailed information on the four hydrological regions, on 15 different species of native animals and more than 60 species of fish (including crabs and mussels). Furthermore, at 3 separate stations you get to know everything about nature treasures and their conservation.
The market town of Wilhering lies upstream of Linz on the Danube, at the transition from the Alpine foothills to the Bohemian Massif on the border with the district of Eferding. A granite island (the village of Fall) and the Kürnbergerwald forest form the connection between the two landscape areas. The Danube, an international waterway, borders the municipality to the north.
The foothills of the Alps are a Schlier hill country, with fertile loess lying on the gravel cover; this was formed during the Ice Age from the mud of the meltwater rivers. Wilhering and Schönering lie on low terraces, with the Höfberg rising in between and reaching as far as the village of Ufer. The Mühlbach forms a wide valley with a number of villages. Between Dörnbach and Schönering is a ridge that stretches from Appersberg to Winkeln.
Area: 29.97 km²
Altitude: 270 m above sea level
Population: 6,330 - of which 5,835 main residences and 495 secondary residences (as of 09/2021)
15 localities: Wilhering, Ufer, Höf, Fall, Edramsberg, Schönering, Mühlbach, Winkeln, Katzing, Reith, Thalham, Lohnharting, Dörnbach, Appersberg, Hitzing
Cadastral communities: Wilhering, Schönering, Dörnbach
In the interior of the Gothic Saint Stephen's Church a marvelous rib vault can be found. The 700 year old lime tree in front of the church has always been a landmark, even during the Napoleonic period it was a well-known place of rest for travelers.
Café in der Klinik Wilhering
hausgemachte Mehlspeisen und Imbiss
Info: Marktgemeindeamt Wilhering
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 26 / 22 55
Begehrte Riesen aus der Donau…
Von allen Strömen Europas besitzt die Donau die reichhaltigste Fischfauna. Schon vor etwa 10.000 Jahren fischte der Cromagnon-Mensch in der Donau. Funde von einfachen Angelgeräten belegen dies. Ab dem Mesolithikum kamen zum Spieß noch Angeln, Netze und Kähne als Angelwerkzeuge hinzu. Regelmäßiger Fischfang wurde vermutlich schon ab dem 35. Jahrhundert vor Christus betrieben. Hauptsächlich Hausen und Störe wurden damals gefischt. Der Hausen wurde bis zu 500 kg schwer und wurde so stark befischt, dass seine Bestände stark zurückgingen. Sein Aussterben konnten auch die Fangbeschränkungen aus dem 18. Jahrhundert nicht aufhalten. Auch heute noch beherbergt die Donau eine reichhaltige Fischfauna mit der Nase als Leitart.
In der Donau leben zahlreiche Wasserwesen. Ein ganz besonderes ist das Donauweibchen. Es ist immer gut, es auf seiner Seite zu haben - was es tatsächlich mit dem Wesen auf sich hat, erzählt die Donau-Sage "Vom Donauweibchen".
Info: Marktgemeindeamt Wilhering
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 26 / 22 55 0
Arzt, Tel.: 0 72 26 / 2635-0 oder 0 72 21 / 888 16
Zahnarzt, Tel.: 20680 oder 2944
Rotes Kreuz, Tel.: 40144, Notruf: 144
Polizei, Tel.: 059133-4143, Notruf: 133
Öffentl. WC + Trinkwasser beim öffentl. Badeplatz 100 m nach Fähre Ottensheim und im Stift Wilhering
Chronik
1600 v.Chr. erste Besiedelung des Kürnberges.
15. v.Chr. – 488 n.Chr. Römer dringen bis zur Donau vor – Provinz Noricum, röm. Funde: Münzen, Gefäße, röm. Ziegelofen und Wachturm.
500 Bajuwarenniederlassungen, dieser Zeit entstammt die Nachsilbe „ing“.
985 Erste urkundliche Erwähnung.
12 Jh. Gründung der Zisterze von Ulrich und Cholo von Wilhering, Baubeginn des Klosters.
1237 Friedrich der Streitbare bewilligt dem Kloster die Gerichtsbarkeit über seine Untertanen durch Hofrichter – Hofrichterhaus, heute Landesmusikschule.
1733 Zerstörung des Klosters durch Brandstiftung, Wiederaufbau der Kirche im Rokokostil.
1794 Im alten Grundbuch sind Katastralgemeinden Dörnbach, Schönering und Wilhering verzeichnet.
7.5.1973 Führung des Gemeindewappens.
9.7.1979 Markterhebung der Gemeinde Wilhering.
Tipps
Stiftskirche Wilhering: Die Kirche im Rokokostil ist heute der bedeutendste Kirchenraum des 17. Jh. Der blumenreiche Stiftspark ist öffentlich zugängig.
Wallfahrtskirche „Maria vom guten Rat“ – Pfarrkirche zum Hl. St. Stefanus
Die Wallfahrtskirche findet man nach einer Wanderung am „Jakobsweg“ durch den Kürnbergerwald in Dörnbach. Die spätgotische Außenkanzel ist einzigartig in Österreich. Das Bildnis „Maria vom guten Rat“ ist eine Nachbildung des Gnadenbildes aus dem ital. Wallfahrtsort Ganazzano. In Dörnbach können Sie auch eine private Bierbrauerei besichtigen (Voranmeldung).
Die Pfarrkirche in Schönering liegt an der Donausteigrundroute. Die gotische Kirche wurde 750 errichtet und 985 erstmals urkundlich erwähnt. In Dörnbach und Schönering finden Sie Gasthaus, Übernachtung, Bushaltestelle und Spielplatz.
Den Teufel verspottet man nicht! Ein Bursch hat es trotzdem getan - und fast wäre es um ihn geschehen, wäre da nicht "Ein Laib Brot zur Rettung" in seiner Tasche gewesen.
Wilhering Abbey: monastery, culture and nature since 1146. Wilhering Cistercian Abbey, situated at the foot of the Kürnberg and on the banks of the Danube in a wonderful natural landscape, is a place of spirituality, pastoral care and encounters. Since 2019, the Abbey Museum has been inviting visitors on an interactive journey into the 878-year history of Wilhering Abbey. The collegiate church and cloister, the inner courtyard and the park are freely accessible. The gate with café, shop and the Benedict Hall are located in the former abbey farmhouse, as is the Abbey Museum. The abbey café offers self-service cakes, coffee, drinks and snacks. In our abbey shop you will find exquisite wines from our own vineyards, lovingly designed souvenirs, special gifts and souvenirs. You can also browse through our selection of books, CDs and regional delicacies - a pleasure for all the senses! Visit us and let us inspire you.
The 850-year-old Cistercian monastery has shaped the community in many ways. The interior is decisive for the building's reputation. The effect is based on the harmony of the extremely varied, colorful, picturesque, figurative and ornamental decoration as well as the well thought-out incidence of light.
Registration
zentralverwaltung@stiftwilhering.at
Tel. +43 (0) 7226 / 2311-12
Monastery gate
Tel. +43 (0) 7226 / 2311-60
Getting there
- Coming from Linz and Eferding via Nibelungen state road 129
- Coming from Traun via Kürnberger state road
- Coming from Ottensheim via the ferry
Public Transit
How to travel to the Danube region of Upper Austria?
The quick way to the destination – by train, bus, car, ship, or airplane.
From Linz to Ufer bus stop:
Bus line Wilia (except Sunday/Friday, then AST shared taxi runs only at certain times), Upper Austria public transport (Postbus also coming from Eferding); to Hitzing transport hub with Welser, LILO continuing with Wilia
Train connection: Linz main station
Parking
Small parking lot at the ferry landing or parking at Wilhering Abbey - 1km Parking
- Parking space: 10
- All weather
- Suitable for groups
- Suitable for schools
- Suitable for kids (all ages)
- Pets allowed
- Suitable for teenagers
- Suitable for seniors
- Suitable for single travelers
- Suitable for families
- Suitable for friends
- Suitable for couples
- Suitable for children
- 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 gemeinde@wilhering.at
Web www.donauregion.at
Web www.wilhering.at
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