Donausteig Stage 4_G04 Perg - Mitterkirchen: "Along the log rafting canal through Machland"
4040 Linz
Donausteig – simply amazing! Starting from the historic town of Perg, we hike along the strictly regulated Naarn canal through the fertile Machland region to Mitterkirchen. Along the way, we discover the world of log rafting on the Naarn, the former fame of the Perg millstone breakers, the century project "Machlanddamm", ...
Recommended season:
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- Multi-stage route
- Refreshment stops available
- Cultural/historical value
- Botanical highlights
Seal of approval:
- Quality route according to "Österreichisches Wandergütesiegel"
This Donausteig stage starts in the historic town of Perg on the northern edge of the Machland plain. The atmospheric main square with its imposing parish church and richly decorated citizen facades is already the first highlight. Hidden clues here tell us about the city's former pan-European significance through its millstone production. Still in the town center, we encounter the next highlight, the Naarn river. Here it leaves the hilly Mühlviertel and flows through the fertile Machland plain to the Danube. Now unremarkable, the Naarn used to be one of the most important log rafting rivers along the Danube. This silent witness now leads us through Machland. At the old log rafting site, now a settlement, we leave the town area of Perg and enter the lonely expanse of the Machland plain. Lush riverside trees and fertile fields line the gravel river path. Soon, the strictly regulated Naarn canal runs straight through the flat Machland. The straight route and the felt isolation invite reflection! A welcome rest is offered by the Donausteig rest area "Haid". Afterwards, paved farm roads and farmsteads underscore the human habitat "Machland". However, the flood protection facilities of the village Wagra quickly show us the constant threat of flooding to these houses. The final highlight of this stage is the Machland dam. Between Labing and Mitterkirchen, the true dimension of this century project can be impressively experienced – simply amazing!
Discover the following features with the Donausteig diary:
- Donausteig starting point "Perg"
- Perg – the city of millstones
- Log rafting on the Naarn
- At the log rafting site
- River regulation in transition!
- Renaturation – copied from nature
- Donausteig rest area "Haid"
- Wallsee and the Danube Limes
- ...
Download: Donausteig Diary Stage 4_G04 Perg-Mitterkirchen
Directions:From the Donausteig starting point at the main square in Perg, the path first follows Doktor-Schober-Straße to the Naarn river. Before the bridge, turn right into Terpenitzgasse. At the next intersection, turn left into Herrenstraße and follow it to the Naarn bridge. Immediately after the bridge, turn right and follow the footpath along the Naarn river. Passing the playground and the sports field, you will soon cross the tracks of the Donauuferbahn railway. Shortly after, cross the Naarn bridge to the other side of the river. A short section of asphalt road then passes the "Schwemmplatz" settlement. The settlement road quickly turns into a gravel road and follows the strictly regulated Naarn canal. After about 4.5 km, the Donausteig rest area "Haid" is reached. From there, cross the bridge to the east bank of the Naarn and follow the asphalt road to the right towards Wagra. At the floodgate, continue straight ahead. After about 400 m, the Donausteig turns left onto an asphalted farm road. At the next street intersection, turn right. After another 40 m, the Donausteig meets the route of the next stage. This is also the junction for the detour to the Celtic village of Mitterkirchen, about 500 m away! From here, the asphalt road leads back to Labing. There, pass through the floodgate and immediately after the bridge turn left. Follow the asphalt road to the next intersection and turn right. After about 500 m, the Donausteig starting point "Mitterkirchen" is reached.
To help you with orientation, the Donausteig is equipped with its own orientation system – the description can be found here.
Tip:Those who hike this stage of the Donausteig as a single day hike should definitely take a short detour to the next stage – to the Celtic village of Mitterkirchen. This interactive museum offers an up-close insight into the life of the Machland Celts!Equipment:
In addition to personal hiking equipment, a snack should be taken along as there are no dining options along the route.Additional information:
WGD Donau Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH
Lindengasse 9
4040 Linz, Austria
Tel. +43(0)732/7277-800
Fax. +43(0)732/7277-804
info@donausteig.com
City Marketing Perg
Linzerstr. 2
4320 Perg
Tel.: +43(0)7262/53150 Fax: Ext. 16
info@perg.at
www.stadtmarketing.perg.at
www.perg.at
Market Municipality Office Mitterkirchen
4343 Mitterkirchen 50
Tel.: +43(0)7269/8255-0 Fax: Ext. 25
gemeinde@mitterkirchen.ooe.gv.at
www.mitterkirchen.ooe.gv.at
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further information:
- Multi-day tour
- Board possible
In this rustic restaurant, you will be served hot meals all day from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - ideal for a break from cycling. In the colder months of the year, you can enjoy food and drink in front of an open fire.
Info: Marktgemeindeamt im Machland
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 69 / 82 55-0
Lebensraum Streuobstwiese…
Streuobstwiesen sind eine traditionelle Form des Obstanbaues. Sie dienen einerseits der Ernte von Früchten, wie Äpfel oder Birnen, andererseits werden sie auch zur Gewinnung von Heu oder als Weide verwendet. Die Streuobstwiesen tragen zum Erhalt der Obstsorten bei und sind wertvolle Landschaftselemente. Vielerlei Tierarten finden hier Nahrung und Behausung: Bienen, Hummeln, Schmetterlinge, Wespen, Schlupfwespen und Holz bewohnende Käfer. Durch sie wiederum werden Igel, Vögel und Fledermäuse angelockt. Eulen nutzen die alten Obstbäume als Brutplatz. Im Machland werden im Rahmen eines Projektes des Naturschutzbundes die Populationen von Eulen und Fledermäusen gestärkt, indem die Streuobstwiesen als wertvolle Lebensräume erhalten bleiben.
Zu Zeiten der Pest, die auch im Machland wütete, waren Tiere oft wichtige Helfer. "Vom Pestvogel" bekamen manche, die ihn verstehen konnten, gute Ratschläge, wie sie am besten gegen die Seuche ankämpfen.
Information: Marktgemeindeamt
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 69 / 82 55-0
Landschaft mit Geschichte...
Die Funde aus dem Raum Mitterkirchen beweisen es: Das Machland ist einer der ältesten Kulturräume Österreichs. Der Name geht vermutlich auf das 11. Jahrhundert zurück, die Deutung ist aber nicht ganz klar. Naheliegend ist es, den Namen von dem Begriff Ache (=Wasser) abzuleiten: „Land des Wassers“ als mögliche Übersetzung für Machland. Vor den Entwässerungsversuchen war es wirklich ein „Land des Wassers“, die Donau sorgte mit vielen Überschwemmungen dafür. Art, Alter und Verteilung der Siedlungsformen spiegeln die kulturräumliche Teilung wider. Die Donauauen und Niederungen der Zubringerflüsse waren und sind nahezu siedlungsfrei. Die Niederterrasse, die sich auch optisch von der Niederung abhebt, ist historisch die Kernzone der Besiedelung und auch heute gut erschlossen.
Es ist eine schöne Geschichte überliefert, wie das Machland zu seinem Namen kam - "Das gemachte Land" erzählt wie sich das in etwa zugetragen hat.
The rest areas consist of an exposed concrete column, reminiscent of a Roman milestone, bearing a Roman head created by artist Miguel Horn and containing information about the local community, the Danube cycle path and the Romans, as well as a 5 metre long rest bench made of concrete and stone and a paved floor made of Danube pebbles. The architecture is based on design elements from Roman times.
The design for the Roman rest areas was the result of a competition organised jointly with the University of Art and Design Linz and won by student Lukas Beltrame. An important partner in the construction of the squares is the construction academy in Steyregg, which produced all the built-in parts for the squares with its apprentices.
Info: Marktgemeindeamt Mitterkirchen im Machland
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 69 / 82 55-0
Arzt, Tel.: +43 (0) 72 69 / 84 44, +43 (0) 72 69 / 840 83 oder +43 (0) 72 69 / 205
Donausteig-Wirt: „Bauernhof Moser“ (Mostheuriger), Tel.: +43 (0) 72 69 / 83 11
Rotes Kreuz, Notruf: 144
Polizei, Notruf: 133
Feuerwehr, Notruf: 122
Chronik
1111 Erste urkundliche Erwähnung von Mitterkirchen.
1501 Größte Hochwasserkatastrophe des Jahrtausends.
1624 - 1625 Pest-Epidemie .
1676 Erste urkundliche Erwähnung der Pfarrschule.
1817 Bau einer neuen Schule.
1937 Hofstetten und Langacker werden der Großgemeinde Mitterkirchen zugeteilt.
1954 Jahrhunderthochwasser.
1964/65 Neues Volksschulgebäude, Kirchenerweiterung.
1968 Eröffnungen: Kraftwerk Wallsee-Mitterkirchen, Amtshaus.
1971 Entstehung des Badesees .
1972 Fertigstellung der Naarnregulierung.
1974 Eröffnung der Turnhalle; Erster Erntekindergarten.
1978 Markterhebung und Gemeindewappen-Verleihung.
1987 Eröffnung der Kläranlage.
1991 Eröffnung des Keltendorfes.
2002 Jahrhunderthochwasser: Aussiedelung der Ortschaft Hütting.
Tipp
Im Keltendorf Mitterkirchen kann neben einer Führung auch bei Workshops selbst Hand angelegt werden. Anmeldung erforderlich – Infos unter 0 72 69/66 11.
Die Kappelle beim Leitner in Hörstorf erinnert noch heute an eine schaurige Geschichte. Da hieß es für ein Mädchen aus der Gegend um Mitterkirchen einst: "Obacht, der Teufel!".
Information: Stadtmarketing Perg
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 62 / 531 50
Apotheke, Tel.: 52317
Tourismusbüro, Tel.: 53150-0
Rotes Kreuz, Tel.: 54444, Notruf: 144
Polizei, Tel.: 059133-4320, Notruf: 133
WC und Trinkwasser (Straße neben Rathaus)
Chronik
5000-1500 v. Chr. Erste nachweisliche Siedlungstätigkeit.
11. Jh. Erstes Auftreten der „Herren von Perge“ Erdstall im Stephaniehain wird angelegt.
1269 König Ottokar v. Böhmen verleiht Handelsrechte (Markterhebung).
1391 Erste Erwähnung der „Perger Stainprecher“, die Zunft besteht bis 1859.
1416 Baubeginn Jakobkapelle, heutiges Presbyterium der Stadtpfarrkirche (Hl. Jakob d. Ältere).
1432 Verleihung des Perger Marktwappens.
1542 Perg wird selbstständige Pfarre.
1582 Kaiser Rudolf II bestätigt Handwerksordnung der Mühlsteinbrecher zu Perg.
1734-1754 Errichtung der Kapelle am Kalvarienberg, (Kirchenweihe 23.6.1765).
1868 Bezirkshauptmannschaft übersiedelt nach Perg.
1969 Stadterhebung - Perg entwickelt sich zur Schulstadt mit reger Wirtschaftstätigkeit.
Tipp
Kalvarienbergkirche: Der spätbarocke Rundbau mit elliptischem Grundriss und Rokoko-Einrichtung wurde im Jahr 1765 „Zum gekreuzigten Erlöser“ geweiht.
Steinbrecherhaus: 2007 renovierte der Verein Steinbrecherhaus dieses ehemalige Wohnhaus, errichtete eine Arbeitshütte und gestaltete den Steingarten.
Perg ist eine sagenumwobene Stadt. Noch heute erinnern unterirdische Gangsysteme wie die Radgöbluckn an eine Zeit voller Magie. Es heißt noch immer: Augen auf - wer weiß, wer einem in der "Zauberstadt" begegnen kann...
Since Edith Wagner took over, the Wirtshaus Hofer has stood for traditional, home-style cooking, a rich selection of salads and lots of cosiness at the regulars' table.
We cook fresh and homemade food. Together we want to build on what the house is known for.
Getting there
The Donausteig starting point "Perg" is located directly at the main square of Perg (GPS: A-4320 Perg/Main Square).
Public Transit
Perg can be reached by train and bus. A return transfer from Mitterkirchen to Perg is possible by bus. Information about schedules can be found at http://www.ooevv.at .
Parking
The town center of Perg is mostly a short-term parking zone. Several long-term parking lots (partially paid) are located 5-10 minutes on foot from the town center.
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- Autumn
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4040 Linz
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