Donausteig stage 1_S02 Kasten - Engelhartszell: “Summit assault - to the roof of the Donausteig!”
4040 Linz
Donausteig - simply amazing! Summit assault on the Haugstein - the highest peak of the Donausteig. On this forest-rich stage, we hike in the breakthrough valley of the upper Danube from Kasten an der Donau over the mystical forest summit of the Haugstein to Engelhartszell an der Donau. Along the way, we discover the hidden past of Kasten, the world of Danube rafting, the feud knights of Vichtenstein, the highest village of the Innviertel, the historic Engelhartszell, ...
Recommended season:
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- Multi-stage route
- Scenic
- Refreshment stops available
- Cultural/historical value
- Geological highlights
- Botanical highlights
- Faunistic highlights
- Summit route
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- Quality route according to "Österreichisches Wandergütesiegel"
The starting point for this Donausteig stage is Kasten. The historic Danube town is nestled in the breakthrough valley of the upper Danube on the Austrian side. The special character of this small town only becomes apparent with knowledge of its history – a place to be discovered! Our summit assault starts directly in Kasten. After a short section on the road, we hike on an idyllic footpath along a meadow grove up to the Donausteig rest area “Rotes Kreuz” just above Kasten. Here you get a beautiful view downstream along the Danube towards the Jochenstein power plant. Then begins the steep forest of the Danube slopes, through which the old school path leads us up to Vichtenstein. In the village center high above the Danube, a viewing platform fascinates with a magnificent view over the Danube valley far into the Bavarian Forest and the Bohemian Forest – a highlight! Moreover, the beautiful parish church and Vichtenstein Castle offer exciting insights into the region's history. At the edge of town, we cross the legendary Devil’s Creek and hike after a short forest section over pastoral meadows with a nice view into Bavaria, comfortably uphill. Then we dive into the “eternal” forests of the Sauwald. A forest path now leads to the Donausteig rest area “Teich,” an oasis in the middle of the mountain forest. After a short road section follows the oldest forest section: wonderful mixed forest, old dry stone walls, overgrown forest pastures... pure Sauwald! On a lovely forest path, we hike delightfully upward through this idyll. At the settlement of Unterweinbrunn we briefly reach the street again. Then we continue steeply uphill through the forest on a terrain step. The gentle meadows around the Haugstein lodge allow you to breathe freely and permit wide views into the highest regions of the Bavarian and Bohemian Forests. Then begins the atmospheric summit forest. Via a forest road we reach the legendary Jagabild Chapel at the saddle of the Haugstein. A detour takes us on a wonderful hiking trail to the mystical forest summit of the Haugstein. Congratulations – here we stand on the highest summit of the entire Donausteig! The descent leads along an idyllic Way of the Cross through the summit forest down to Stadl, the highest village of the Innviertel. From there, the Donausteig first follows a farm road almost flat through the forest, then it runs downhill via forest paths to the Donausteig rest area “Border View Bavaria-Austria” at the forest edge on a terrain terrace above the Danube. Lush meadows, small fields, and old farmhouses here testify to rural industriousness and land development. Shortly thereafter, we again immerse in the steep forests of the Danube slopes. Via forest roads, we quickly go down into the secluded Leitenbach valley, then cross the Danube slopes on an atmospheric hiking trail and finally reach Engelhartszell. Over the roof of the Donausteig – simply amazing!
Discover the following special features with the Donausteig diary:
- Kasten toll & salt
- Donausteig start point “Kasten”
- The rafting and its non-swimmers
- Red Cross - an old path
- Donausteig rest area “Rotes Kreuz”
- Donausteig start point “Vichtenstein”
- Parish church Vichtenstein and its wondrous housemother
- Vichtenstein Castle - of feuds and the bishop's victory
- ...
Download: Donausteig diary stage 1_S02 Kasten-Engelhartszell
Directions:From the Donausteig start point “Kasten”, we go a few meters upstream on Nibelungenstraße and then follow the road left to Vichtenstein. In a tight left curve, the Donausteig turns right. Now mostly forest paths quickly lead uphill. After the Donausteig rest area “Rotes Kreuz”, we cross the serpentine road three times. Upon arriving in Vichtenstein, continue left on the road into the village center to the Donausteig start point “Vichtenstein”. Afterwards, the crossroads in front of the church allows a short detour straight ahead to the parish church of Vichtenstein. However, the Donausteig goes left downhill here. Shortly after, on the left is the possibility for a short detour to Vichtenstein Castle. At the end of the road, we cross the Devil’s Creek. Now a farm road initially through forest, later over meadows in a wide right curve leads uphill. At the intersection after the farm, turn left into the forest. About 400 m further, we leave the forest road to the right and cross over the Donausteig rest area “Teich” up to the asphalt road. Follow this initially to the left for about 400 m, then right uphill on the forest path. In Unterweinbrunn, we reach the asphalt road again and turn uphill at the next crossroads. Then, at the second bend, turn right on the forest path. Shortly after comes an asphalt road, which leads left over meadows to the Haugstein lodge. At the forest edge, the road changes into a forest path on which we hike up to the Jagabild Chapel at the saddle of the Haugstein. A short detour to the right is worthwhile to the Haugstein. The descent leads to Stadl along a Way of the Cross. There, after the church, the road goes left downhill and at the cemetery immediately left again. Now we follow the asphalted farm road almost flat past Zigeunerbrunn to a sharp left curve. Here right. Via forest paths it goes downhill to the Donausteig rest area “Border View Bavaria-Austria” on the rural terrain terrace of Berg. On the asphalt road, a short right and immediately left down the farm road “Maierhof.” From Kollergut, we hike slightly diagonally down the meadow, then a winding forest road leads down into the Leitenbach valley to a footbridge. There, going straight ahead, the parking lot of the Jochenstein power plant can be reached. However, we cross the creek and hike on a nearly level forest path to the edge of Engelhartszell. Now left over the meadow down to Berndoblstraße. On this street, continue right until a footpath leads left downhill to Brunngasse. There, right to Sauwaldstraße, which leads us downhill to the Donausteig start point “Engelhartszell”.
To make orientation easier for you, the Donausteig has been equipped with its own orientation system – description can be found here .
Tip:The Danube market in Engelhartszell is a little treasure chest – be sure to plan time for the visit!Equipment:
In addition to your personal hiking equipment, there are no special requirements.Additional information:
WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH
Lindengasse 9
4040 Linz, Austria
Tel. +43(0)732/7277-888
Fax: +43(0)732/7277-804
info@donausteig.com
Municipal office Vichtenstein
4091 Vichtenstein 70
Tel.: +43(0)7714/8055
Fax: +43(0)7714/8056
gemeinde@vichtenstein.ooe.gv.at
www.oberoesterreich.at/vichtenstein
Market town office Engelhartszell
Marktpl. 61
4090 Engelhartszell
Tel.: +43(0)7717/8055-16
Fax: +43(0)7717/8055-22
tourismus@engelhartszell.ooe.gv.at
www.engelhartszell.at
www.stift-engelszell.at
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- Multi-day tour
- Board possible
Information: Marktgemeindeamt
Tel.: +43 (0) 77 17/80 55-0
Chronik
15 v. Chr. – 488: Freilegung des römischen Kleinkastells Stanacum als Teil des Donau-Limes im März 1960 in Oberranna 27.10.1194: Erste urkundliche Erwähnung von Engelhartszell in der Urkunde des Passauer Bischofs Wolfger von Erla 1214 Erste urkundliche Erwähnung der Pfarre Engelhartszell 12.03.1293: Gründung des Zisterzienser-Stiftes Engelszell durch den Bischof von Passau. Erstmalige Nennung von Engelhartszell als Markt 1450: Errichtung der Kaiserlichen Mautstation 15.08.1501: Größtes Hochwasser des Jahrtausends um 1700: Älteste Darstellung des Engelhartszeller Marktwappens 21.04.1854: Begrüßung der späteren österreichischen Kaiserin Sisi auf der Brautfahrt von Passau nach Wien 14.03.1925: Ankauf und Besiedelung des Stiftes durch die Trappisten 1952-1956: Bau des österreichisch-deutschen Kraftwerkes Jochenstein 28.04.-26.10.1994: Abhaltung der OÖ Landesausstellung „Die Donau“ mit rund 300.000 Besuchern.
Our newly renovated house has been offering family hospitality for generations in a quiet, idyllic location at the foot of the Haugstein in Stadl (720m), the highest village in the Innviertel. Wonderful hiking area in untouched nature and healthy air. Directly on the Donausteig trail and at the Sauwald cross-country skiing centre. Many excursion possibilities.
Relax in the hotel's own panoramic indoor/outdoor swimming pool, heated with counter-current system and whirlpool bench, in the recreation garden, on the sun terrace or in the new feel-good wellness oasis with relaxation room: Finnish and herbal sauna, soft steam bath and infrared with coloured light and relaxing music, massage chair.
Nordic walking sticks, table tennis, children's playground, "cat petting zoo", books, daily newspaper and games.
Enjoy home-style cooking and homemade pastries.
Our new comfort rooms are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, flat screen TV, clock radio, French balcony and free internet. Lan and W-Lan also in the public areas and parking spaces.
On the plateau above the Haugstein ridge, surrounded by the rustic mixed alpine forest, we are standing in front of the idyllic “Jagabild” chapel. Its legendary founding history can be read at the Donausteig rest area “Teich”. The chapel surprises with its colourful and three-part altarpiece – a must-see! The small forest chapel inhibits the beech trunk where according to legend 300 years ago a hunter was hung upside down by poachers. A white deer rescued him from his certain death. 14 artistically designed crucifix stations lead to the “Jagabild”.
Recommendation: The chapel can be illuminated with a switch, then the magnificent altar shines especially brilliant!
Additionally a Donausteig panel tells you something about the Haugstein, the highest peak of the Sauwald and its special landscape features.
This chapel was built to commemorate the miraculous rescue of the forester of Vichtenstein Castle, who was hanged in an anthill by poachers. The Jagabild Chapel is now a district hunters' memorial. The altarpiece today shows the Mother of God with the Child, surrounded by forest flowers. Next to her kneel the hunter Greiner and the patron saint of huntsmen, St Hubertus. A stag stands next to them, carrying a shining cross in its antlers.
Info: Gemeindeamt Vichtenstein
Tel.: +43 (0) 77 14 / 66 55
Der Sauwald: Urgestein südlich der Donau
Bis Aschach durchquert der Donausteig immer wieder abwechselnd den Sauwald sowie die Donauschlucht und ihre Nebentäler. Der Sauwald, eine plateauartige Erhebung aus kristallinem Urgestein, zeigt ein recht einheitliches Landschaftsbild, das von einigen Bergrücken im „Hochsauwald“ überragt wird. Durch den hohen Waldanteil im „Hochsauwald“ wird eine Verbindung mit anderen Regionen hergestellt, die eine wichtige Wanderstrecke für verschiedene Säugetiere darstellt. Allerdings wurden standortgerechte Waldformationen, wie der Tannen-Buchenwald, zum Großteil durch Fichtenforste verdrängt. Eine naturnahe Waldbewirtschaftung und Umwandlung in Mischwälder ist hier wünschenswert.
Die Geschichte "Der Bauer - ein Fuchs" erzählt, wie das Fuchsloch zu seinem Namen kam.
Information: Gemeindeamt
Tel.: +43 (0) 77 14 / 66 55
Traditionsreiche Kulturlandschaft
Der Sauwald ist eine traditionelle Kulturlandschaft, bestehend aus einem Mosaik aus Wäldern und landwirtschaftlichen Nutzflächen. Durch die vielen Einzelgehöfte und Weiler wird der ländliche Eindruck noch verstärkt und es ergibt sich ein harmonisches Landschaftsbild. Der Untergrund des Sauwaldes wird von Graniten und Gneisen gebildet und gehört zum Kristallin der Böhmischen Masse. Wirtschaftsgrünland und Ackerflächen bilden die wichtigsten Anteile der Landwirtschaft. Besonders im waldreichen Hochsauwald ist die Forstwirtschaft dominant. Hier ist allerdings der Anteil an standortfremden Fichtenforsten hoch.
Es gibt viele Geschichten rund um Burg Krämpelstein - eine besonders traurige ist jene "Vom Schneider, seinem Schlössl und der weißen Geiß".
Information: Gemeindeamt
Tel.: +43 (0) 77 14 / 80 55
Futter aus dem Wald...
Der Wald diente dem Menschen nicht nur für den Holzabbau, sondern war lange Zeit auch als Weidegebiet genutzt. Bis etwa in die Mitte des 19.Jahrhunderts war die Waldweide üblich. Im Hochsauwald wurden dabei aus lose geschichteten Steinen Mauern zur Abgrenzung der Weidegebiete errichtet. Auch die Gattersäulen (aufgestellte Steinsäulen, in denen ein Gatter verankert wurde) zeugen noch aus dieser Zeit. Diese Art der Waldnutzung und die damals üblichen Holzschläge für Brenn- und Bauholzgewinnung sowie für die Köhlerei führten zu einer starken Verwüstung der Wälder. In der später folgenden geregelten Waldwirtschaft wurden die Fichte und die Tanne die bedeutendsten Baumarten. Für die Fichte gilt das noch heute, obwohl sie vielfach an Standorten angepflanzt wird, an die sie natürlicherweise nicht hingehört. In der Umgebung von Vichtenstein dagegen ist die Fichte autochton (heimisch), was sich im Namen und im Wappen der Gemeinde widerspiegelt.
Am Haugstein steht heute eine Kapelle, die einen Jäger vor Maria kniend zeigt - warum die Kapelle dort errichtet wurde, weißt die Donau-Sage "Wundersames am Haugstein".
Traditional cultural landscape
The Sauwald is a traditional cultural landscape consisting of a mosaic of forests and agricultural land. The many individual farmsteads and hamlets emphasise the rural impression and create a harmonious landscape. The subsoil of the Sauwald is formed by granites and gneisses and belongs to the crystalline rocks of the Bohemian Massif. Farm grassland and arable land make up the main agricultural areas, with forestry dominating in the densely wooded Hochsauwald. Here, however, the proportion of non-local spruce forests is high.
We offer our guests hot and cold drinks, draught beer and wheat beer, wine, schnapps and bar drinks as well as small snacks!
Info: Marktgemeindeamt Engelhartszell
Tel.: +43 (0) 77 17/80 55-0
Arzt/Hausapotheke: 80 03
Zahnarzt: 200 11
Rotes Kreuz-Notruf: 144
Polizei-Notruf: 133
WC/Trinkwasser (50m, links)
Chronik
15 v. Chr. – 488: Freilegung des römischen Kleinkastells Stanacum als Teil des Donau-Limes im März 1960 in Oberranna.
27.10.1194: Erste urkundliche Erwähnung von Engelhartszell in der Urkunde des Passauer Bischofs Wolfger von Erla.
1214: Erste urkundliche Erwähnung der Pfarre Engelhartszell.
12.03.1293: Gründung des Zisterzienser-Stiftes Engelszell durch den Bischof von Passau. Erstmalige Nennung von Engelhartszell als Markt.
1450: Errichtung der Kaiserlichen Mautstation.
15.08.1501: Größtes Hochwasser des Jahrtausends.
um 1700: Älteste Darstellung des Engelhartszeller Marktwappens.
21.04.1854: Begrüßung der späteren österreichischen Kaiserin Sisi auf der Brautfahrt von Passau nach Wien.
14.03.1925: Ankauf und Besiedelung des Stiftes durch die Trappisten.
1952-1956: Bau des österreichisch-deutschen Kraftwerkes Jochenstein.
28.04.-26.10.1994: Abhaltung der OÖ Landesausstellung "Die Donau" mit rund 300.000 Besuchern.
Genau hier im Jochenstein lebt die Nixe Isa. Schon viele junge Männer sind ihrem Charme und ihrer Schönheit verfallen. Was mit ihnen geschehen ist...? Die Donau-Sage "Wo die Nixe verführt" weiß mehr.
Information: Gemeindeamt
Tel.: +43(0) 77 14 / 80 55
Arzt und Hausapotheke, Tel.: 0 77 17 / 80 03
Zahnarzt, Tel.: 0 77 17 / 200 11
Rotes Kreuz, Tel.: 0 77 17 / 82 24, Notruf: 144
Polizei, Tel.: 059 133-4272, Notruf: 133
Öffentl. WC im Gemeindeamt oder bei der Pfarrkirche
Chronik
1200 Etwa zu dieser Zeit wurde die Filialkirche St. Jakob in Kasten erbaut.
1246 In Kasten wurde bereits Maut eingehoben.
Um 1500 wurde das Haus Kasten 1 errichtet, dafür sprechen zahlreiche spätgotische Bauteile. Es war ursprünglich eine Taverne und später waren Wirtsleute, Bäcker, Handelsleute und Hofmarkrichter angesiedelt.
27. 06.1782 Durch einen speziellen Vertrag ging die Landeshoheit über die Herrschaft Vichtenstein an Österreich über. So wurde Vichtenstein, das 555 Jahre lang fürstlich passauisch war, der österr. Monarchie einverleibt.
1854 Die spätere Kaiserin Elisabeth (Sissi) fuhr am 21. April 1854 in Kasten vorbei (Brautreise von Passau nach Wien).
1954-1956 Durch den Kraftwerksbau Jochenstein wurde der Ort Kasten total verändert.
Tipps
Filialkirche Kasten
Rotmarmornes Kreuzigungsrelief von 1548 über dem Nordtor, dem hl. Jakob geweiht.
Die Schiffsanlegestelle Kasten lädt zu einer Schifffahrt mit dem Kristallschiff nach Passau ein.
Jeder hat einmal einen schlechten Tag - so auch das Dullweiberl, das nicht weit von hier, wo der Dullbach in die Donau mündet, lebte. Von diesem Tag erzählt die Donau-Sage "Das Dullweiberl wäscht - und wie!".
Direction information: Departure
Information: Gemeindeamt
Tel.: +43(0) 77 14 / 80 55
Arzt und Hausapotheke, Tel.: 0 77 17 / 80 03
Zahnarzt, Tel.: 0 77 17 / 200 11
Rotes Kreuz, Tel.: 0 77 17 / 82 24, Notruf: 144
Polizei, Tel.: 059 133-4272, Notruf: 133
Öffentl. WC im Gemeindeamt oder bei der Pfarrkirche
Chronik
1090 Burg Vichtenstein wurde errichtet u. war seither ununterbrochen benutzt und bewohnt.
1430 In der Schlosskapelle Vichtenstein befindet sich ein besonderes Juwel, die Gottesmutterstatue „Hausmutter von Vichtenstein“ genannt. Viele Jahrhunderte lang pilgerten die Wallfahrer zur Gottesmutter.
1691 Große Grenzregulierungen zwischen dem kurfürstlich-bayerischen Landgericht Schärding (Esternberg) und dem fürstbischöflich-passauischen Landgericht Vichtenstein.
27. 06.1782 Durch einen speziellen Vertrag ging die Landeshoheit über die Herrschaft Vichtenstein an Österreich über. So wurde Vichtenstein, das 555 Jahre lang fürstlich passauisch war, der österr. Monarchie einverleibt.
1850 Das Pfleggericht Vichtenstein wurde aufgehoben und dem Bezirksgericht Engelhartszell einverleibt.
Tipps
Burg Vichtenstein:
Zu den ältesten Teilen gehört der mächtige viereckige Bergfried. Die Burg ist Privatbesitz und nur von außen zu besichtigen.
Aussichtsplattform Sauwald-Panoramastraße in Vichtenstein:
Herrliche Ausblicke ins Donautal und in den Bayerischen Wald.
In der Nähe der Burg befindet sich der sogenannte Teufelsstein. Wie dort der Teufel einst einem Müller das Fluchen austrieb, erzählt die Donau-Sage "Glück gehabt am Teufelsstein".
Products from the region - Since September 2020, there has been a Lebenshilfe farm shop in the centre of Vichtenstein.
Four to five people with intellectual disabilities are accompanied by employees from the Lebenshilfe workshop in Münzkirchen, only about 10 km from Vichtenstein, who run the farm shop.
Pasta from Nudelmanufaktur Huber in Diersbach, meat and sausages from Schlachtgemeinschaft Schardenberg, oils and seeds from Pramoleum Sigharting, bread and pastries from Keimlingsbäckerei in Schardenberg and Bäckerei Feichtinger in St. Roman, dairy products from Silberbüffelhof in Esternberg and Cäcilia Hauser in Münzkirchen, fruit and vegetables from Pangerl in Pupping, Sauwald Erdäpfel from St. Ägidi, chokeberry products from the Etzl family in Raab, fruit juices from the Penzinger family in Esternberg and Naturmanufaktur Rager in Schärding, beer from the Trpistenbrauerei Engelhartszell, cheese specialities from Somann Käse in Esternberg, flour from the Kargl family in Esternberg, eggs from the Gradinger family in St. Roman, honey from the Friedl family in Vupping and from the Rager brewery in Schärding. Roman, honey from Friedl in Vichtenstein, muesli from Huemer Mühle in Altheim, spices and tea from the Schneiderbauer family in Lambrechten, coffee from Emmas Kaffee in Neumarkt, chocolate and biscuits from Bioart in Seeham, jams and sour vegetables from Wipplinger in Obernberg.
Our product range is complemented by beer, lemonade and mineral water from the Baumgartner brewery, and the cakes come from the Esternberg nursing home.
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Getting there
The starting point of this stage is located directly on Nibelungenstraße by the ship landing stage “Kasten,” about 150 m north of the church (GPS: A‑4091 Vichtenstein, Kasten 15).
Public Transit
Kasten can basically be reached by bus. A return transfer from Engelhartszell by bus is also possible. But beware: direct connections are very sparse! Information about the timetables can be found at http://www.ooevv.at .
Parking
Directly opposite the ship landing stage is a public parking lot. You can park there free of charge and without time limit.
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1. Each of your tour recommendations for hiking, walking, biking and road biking, mountain biking, motorbiking, horseback riding, climbing, cross-country skiing, and going on skiing and snowshoe tours etc., along with other details and information, is free of charge. In particular regarding the correctness of the information, we assume no liability, nor do we assume any liability whatsoever for the consequences of the use of your tour recommendation by a third party (in particular by a user of this website). We do not review the tour recommendations you post, including other details and information, at any time.
We have no intention of concluding a contract with persons who post tour recommendations and/or other details and information on this website. Posting data (information) does not imply that a contract has been concluded.
By recommending a tour, we assume special responsibility vis-à-vis other athletes. Please take this responsibility seriously and describe your tour recommendation with utmost care and to the best of your knowledge and belief.
2.Your tour recommendations must therefore clearly and unambiguously include at least the following criteria and provide a sufficiently detailed description:
• Starting point
• Detailed route description
• Distance/Overall distance
• Level of difficulty
• Dangerous spots
• Average duration of trip
• Change in altitude
• Finishing point.
If possible, please provide the change in altitude.
3.When you post a tour recommendation, you give us the order to save your tour recommendation and/or the details you provide on our website and to make it/them accessible to third parties, in particular to users of this website, in the long term. We reserve the right to block or delete tour recommendations and/or other details and/or information that you post, either partially or entirely, at any time without providing a justification. Should this occur, it grants you no rights whatsoever.
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