Wolfsberg im Schwarzautal: Church, Wayside Shrines and the Schwarzaubach Mär

Wolfsberg im Schwarzautal offers several clearly distinct themes to consider when planning your trip: the late Baroque parish church of St. Dionysius and protected heritage monuments, the “Die Schwarzaubach Mär” local recreation project, and the Generations Park. This lets you weigh whether local church history, a project by the stream, or a park with play and sports equipment for children better suits your interests.

Parish Church and Protected Wayside Shrines

The parish church of St. Dionysius is the center of the parish of Wolfsberg im Schwarzautal. The year 1269 is given for the church, while the period 1733–1739 is stated as its construction period. These are therefore distinct dates: 1733–1739 specifically refers to the construction period. The church and churchyard are protected as historic monuments under an ordinance issued by the Federal Monuments Authority; the ordinance entered into force on June 15, 2007.

Smaller heritage monuments are also part of the local cultural heritage. The Erzengel (Archangel) figurative wayside shrine at Wolfsberg 23 is protected as a historic monument and dates from the second quarter of the 18th century. It is listed in the Federal Monuments Authority register dated June 23, 2026. The Pestkreuz (Plague Cross) wayside shrine near Wolfsberg 99 is also protected; the same heritage protection ordinance, which entered into force on June 15, 2007, applies to it. The different names and addresses help distinguish the church, churchyard and wayside shrines as separate heritage monuments.

The “Die Schwarzaubach Mär” Project

The municipal project “Die Schwarzaubach Mär” aims to make the Schwarzaubach an attractive local recreation area. As part of the project, there are a total of ten places to stop and explore along the stream, with plenty of information. The number indicates the scope of the initiative; the combination of places to stay and explore with information also describes its character.

One of the project's places to stop in Wolfsberg is located by an oxbow of the Schwarzau. This identifies the location of a particular spot in addition to the overall project along the Schwarzaubach. For your trip planning, this recreation option is clearly distinct from the church history and protected heritage monuments.

Generations Park in Wolfsberg

The Generations Park has play equipment and basic sports equipment for children. Other features include a barefoot path, benches and a pavilion. There are a few car parking spaces and bicycle racks at the park. If play opportunities for children are important to your plans, the park is a separate option alongside the cultural and water-related themes.

The municipality described the facilities in March 2025; the park is also featured in the municipal activity calendar for 2026. Individual facilities may change, so it is advisable to check the latest information before your visit. The stated car parking spaces and bicycle racks may also factor into your plans; for car parking spaces, the specified number is “a few.”

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