Zwickelgraben round
4040 Linz
Circular hike through the romantic Zwickelgraben, where you cross the small Dirnbach several times
Recommended season:
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
- Loop
- Refreshment stops available
- Family friendly
- Cultural/historical value
Start at the marketplace heading west, downhill past a fish pond to Vorderkesselberger. 50 m before that turn left to "Mösl", from the house "Eder" head north into the romantic "Zwickelgraben", cross the Dimbach several times and after a climb reach the farms "Herzog" and "Fuchs" along the Ettenberg goods road to "Kern", where you turn right, pass the "Starzenbichlerhof" and after "Hinterkesselbergerhof" turn left over a field path towards Schlossberg and Nepomukteich, then use the Klostersteig path back to the starting point.Tip:
- For those interested in culture, a visit to the Waldhausen collegiate church is recommended (audioguide available via the Danube Stories app)
- As a short extension hike, the Honey Extractor Trail (1.5 km, starting point Gasthof Reutner) is recommended, with lots of information about the world of bees.
Discovery journeys with a pleasurable stop! This route passes directly by the following culinary partner:
Hiking backpack (including rain cover), sturdy footwear
Bring food and drinks. There are places to stop at the start/finish point and at Schlossberg.
Paths covering:
further information:
- Circular route
- Board possible
Bathing lake facility with 3.5 hectares of water, jetty with three access points to the bathing lake, beach volleyball court, wakeboard and water ski lift, vitality and fitness park, children's slide and sandboxes for our youngest visitors, large sunbathing lawn, promenade path around the entire recreational area and fishing facilities.
Other facilities, such as barrier-free access with non-slip mats and railings, a viewing platform, WC facilities, changing rooms and a shower are also available.
The Waldhausen bathing lake offers the best water quality at pleasant water temperatures.
FISHING AT THE LAKE
The fishing season at Badesee Waldhausen starts on May 1st and ends on October 15th.
Fishing season ticket: € 200.00, fishing season ticket reduced (from 12 to 14 years inclusive): € 160.00
- -> only available at the Waldhausen im Strudengau municipal office.
Fishing day ticket: € 20.00, fishing day ticket reduced (from 12 to 14 years inclusive): € 16.00
- - Waldhausen im Strudengau municipal office (during office hours)
- - Gasthof Reutner (on the Schloßberg)
- - Pizzeria L'intenditore
- - Online at: https: //hejfish.com
Upper Austrian fishing license NEW Annual Fishing Card (JFK): Conversion from license book to payment slip - available at the Waldhausen im Strudengau municipal office and
at the regional fishing association Tel.: +43 (0)732 650507-0
E-mail: fischerei@lfvooe.at Homepage: https: //www.lfvooe.at/
For early risers we can deposit the fishing day tickets, information can be obtained from the municipal office on tel. 07260 4505-11.
We would like to point out that you may only fish with a valid fishing license, annual fishing license and daily or seasonal fishing license. Increased checks are being carried out by the fishing protection bodies of the state fishing association.
The Waldhausen bathing lake offers ideal conditions for ice skating or curling in the winter months (weather permitting).
Information at the local authority
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 60 / 45 05-11
Wild Animals ...
There are some interesting mammals in the area. Then the rare fringe and barbastelle could be detected. These endangered animals are identifiable by the lack of suitable sleeping quarters. A visitor from South Bohemia and the Bohemian Forest is the lynx, its presence could be detected by visual observations and cracks. Along Waldaist and Naarn find the otter, as well as in other natural waters of the mill and forest area, a suitable habitat. The meeting of these animals with humans is often conflicted. Through targeted educational work can be counteracted and an undisturbed development dynamics of wildlife resources will allow. Animals like the raccoon, raccoon dog and golden jackal are not in our home and often problematic because they can upset the balance of the local ecosystem due to lack of natural predators.
In Waldhausen it has once happened that a poacher who was actually sentenced to death, nor could liberate "the head of the terminal". How it happened and what does this have to do with a horrible giant snake tells the Danube announcement.
We are a comfortable, family-run guest house in a central location. All sports facilities such as tennis courts, cycling paths, bathing etc., and all the destinations are easily accessible from our hotel. We have function rooms for celebrations, festivals, conferences, seminars and weddings. Sauna, solarium, massage and foot care in the next house, in "Christl's sauna Häusl". For our excellent typical cuisine Mühlviertler we are known by gourmets, the private natural pond ("Pond Nepomuk") estimate fishing enthusiasts from all countries. A "host country at the Museum" we are the meeting place for music, art and theater culture in Waldhausen.
Located in Waldhausener Schlossberg, the inn Reutner is a so-called "gastronomic institution" - a cozy country inn, which is appreciated and visited with the locals whether his adoring hospitality. Traditional, elegant Upper Austrian cuisine is the hallmark of the Gasthof Reutner. The senior and the junior chef cook personally - with a sense of tradition and quality. In the immediate vicinity of the Collegiate Church and the lake area, attracts a newly built conservatory and a lovely garden to stop
When you enter the Gasthof Schauer in Waldhausen im Strudengau, you immediately sense the special atmosphere: the smell of freshly baked Stanitzerln, the clatter of pots and pans from the kitchen and the laughter of Christoph Schauer and Magdalena Buchinger echoes through the house. "It's a real hockn, but we love what we do," says Christoph, as he talks about the painstaking manual labour that goes into every dish. The inn has been part of the family since 1892 and today stands for living tradition, which is constantly being reinterpreted through cross-generational values and fresh ideas. Here, guests will not only find regional specialities, but also a warm atmosphere and stories that resonate in every detail of the house.
The inn's cuisine stands for honest craftsmanship, sustainable management and attention to detail. Specialities such as Kardinalschnitte, Stanitzerl or the homemade dumplings are created with dedication and routine. Christoph talks enthusiastically about the home-made grammels that give the dumplings their special flavour - work that you can taste. Christoph and Magdalena make sure that all ingredients come from the region. Meat and fish are sourced from neighbouring farms, and Christoph often collects mushrooms himself in the surrounding forests. This closeness to nature is not only part of their cuisine, but also their philosophy.
The hotel's historic ice cellar invites you to discover the eventful history of the inn. Originally used to cool meat, it now houses pictures of the last time ice was cut and tools that guests can marvel at on guided tours. It tells of a time when sustainability was not just a buzzword, but a necessity - knowledge that Christoph and Magdalena are also applying to the present in order to make the inn a business for the future. After a devastating flood in 2023, the hotel was partially renovated and modernised, always with a focus on sustainable solutions and regional value creation. Gasthof Schauer shows how quality and hospitality can be further developed in an environmentally friendly way in a traditional business.
For hikers on the Donausteig or cyclists on the Drei-Sattel-Runde, the inn is a cosy place to stop for refreshments. After a sporty tour, coffee and a homemade pastry such as the Stanitzerl invite you to put your feet up and enjoy the warmth of Christoph and Magdalena.
The following tours also lead directly past Gasthof Schauer:
A beautiful, natural path one kilometre long who connects Markt and Schloßberg.
This trail is bordered by numerous 100-year-old lims and every season is spectacular to watch. Furthermore characterize numerous benches, "Materl", chapels, monuments, etc.
People associate good food with happiness, which is what I bring with my original Neapolitan-style pizzas. I pay attention to the highest quality and traditional ingredients, but also to regionality.
Demand is moving away from fast, cheap fast food and more and more towards experience gastronomy and experimental cuisine. This is reflected in my Neapolitan pizzas.
We pay particular attention to sustainability and will take big steps in this direction in the future. It is also important to us to offer meatless pizzas. The selection of vegetarian and vegan pizzas makes up almost half of our menu, so we can also make a small contribution to making the world a better place. We only expect the quality from our customers that we would expect ourselves!
Pizza and kebap fresh daily!
Small, cosy restaurant and garden, directly in the centre of Waldhausen.
Info: Gemeindeamt Waldhausen
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 60 / 45 05
Arzt und Hausapotheke, Tel.: 4311
Zahnarzt, Tel.: 4848
Rotes Kreuz, Tel.: 4244, Notruf: 144
Polizei, Notruf: 133
Donausteigwirt, Tel.: 4227
Chronik
1147 Gründung des Stiftes Waldhausen durch Otto von Machland.
1432 Verwüstung des Stiftes und Marktes durch die Husitten.
1451 Ältestes noch erhaltenes Urbar des Stiftes Waldhausen.
1585 Propst Hermann stiftet ein Spital beim Kloster.
1792 Aufhebung des Stiftes Waldhausen.
1886 Umlegung der Sarmingstein-Landesstraße.
1933 Zusammenlegung der Markt- und Schloßschule.
1960 Errichtung einer neuen Hauptschulexpositur.
1968 Bau einer Umlaufschiliftanlage am Galgenberg.
1973 Errichtung des 3,5 ha großen Badesees Waldhausen.
1979 Neugestaltung der Ortsdurchfahrt.
1997 850jähriges Jubiläum der Stiftsgründung.
2000 Beginn der Renovierungsarbeiten beim Stiftsareal.
2002 Landesausstellung „Feste feiern, Feste erleben“.
Tipp
Blick auf die Ortschaften Markt und Schloßberg mit der gotischen Pfarrkirche im Vordergrund und der barocken Stiftskirche. Diese beiden Gotteshäuser sind mit dem sogenannten Klostersteig (Lindenallee) verbunden.
In Waldhausen gibt es "Die Lippenhöhle". Was es mit dem Namen dieses Ortes auf sich hat, erzählt die Donau-Sage.
The foundation of the Augustinian Canons based on the foundation charter of 16 May 1147, where the Count Otto von Machland and his wife Jeutta Peilstein put parts of his extensive possessions in today's municipal area for the monastery Säbnich (high above the Danube near Sarmingstein) hands. After his death (1148 +) the members appointed by him Augustinian canons of Säbnich go away and move the monastery to the present site and give it the name "Domus Silva" - the house in the woods - Waldhausen
This Abbey was founded in 1150 and called "silvia domus", "the
house in the woods". It gave its name to the village of Waldhausen.
With awe and wonder we experience today the beauty and enormous dimension of the early Baroque collegiate church, which was formerly part of the great monastery.
Even today, the collegiate church is a center of cultural life. The widely famous organ concerts and Waldhausener Advent with "Music for Christmas" on 8 December, you should certainly visit sometimes.
Guided tours by appointment at the Parish - also in English
Duration: about 30 minutes.
Opening times: Daily from 7.00 am - 19.00 clock
Public Transit
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The fastest way to your destination – by train, bus, car, ship or plane.
Starting point directly at the Waldhausen im Strudengau Markt bus stop
Parking
200 m near Unimarkt
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- Deep winter
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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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b.The braking distance should be half of the total distance visible: We ride at a controlled pace, are ready to brake and maintain a braking distance half as long as the total distance visible, especially in curves, because we always have to count on obstacles on the path. Damage to the path, stones, branches, wood piles, grazing livestock, cattle grids, barriers, tractor-type forestry machines and authorised vehicles pose dangers that we need to be ready for.
c.Don’t drink and drive!: Do not drink alcohol when mountain biking. Take care at stop-off points (dealing with bike racks, dirty shoes or clothing).
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Blockades can often not be avoided and are in your own interest. Biking beyond the intended path and outside of opening times is punishable and turns us into illegal bikers.
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g.Don’t overestimate your skills: We should not overdo it when it comes to biking technique and physical fitness. Take the level of difficulty posed by the route into consideration and make a precise estimate of your experience and skills as a biker (braking, bell, lights)!
h.Close gates: We approach grazing livestock at a walking pace and close every gate behind us. We should avoid causing escape and panic reactions in the animals. Nothing stands in the way of the fun and athletic challenge in the mountains and forests!
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