Sankt Johann am Walde: Culture and Nature in the Kobernaußerwald
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Sankt Johann am Walde lies in the Kobernaußerwald in Upper Austria. The town’s slopes and hills stretch along both sides of the upper Moosbach valley, all the way up to Frauschereck at an elevation of 708 m. On clear days, Sankt Johann am Walde offers wonderful views into the distance. You can plan your trip around a range of interests: rural cultural heritage, a Gothic parish church, natural monuments and a mountain biking trail network.
Culture and Tradition
The Beandhaus local heritage museum preserves a Sölde in its original condition. A Sölde was once the smallest form of farmstead. The kitchen, living room, stable and barn are all under one roof. The kitchen and living room reflect residential use, while the stable and barn served agricultural purposes. Having all four under one roof illustrates the Sölde as a small agricultural unit. Those interested in rural architecture and everyday life will find a tangible connection here to an earlier way of life.
The Gothic parish church is dedicated to St John the Baptist and houses a Madonna of the Rosary. The church offers a different cultural focus: while the local heritage museum illustrates a rural way of living and working, the parish church is notable for its dedication and the Madonna of the Rosary. The Maschkerer tradition is also kept alive in Sankt Johann am Walde. Along with Maria Schmolln, the town is one of the few places in the Innviertel where this tradition is still practised. The local heritage museum illustrates an earlier way of life; the Maschkerer tradition continues to be practised today.
Nature in the Kobernaußerwald
The natural attractions showcase different aspects of the landscape. The giant fir in the Weißenbachtal valley is a natural monument worth seeing. The “Spießmoia” nature reserve is known for its rare bog plants. On Hoher Daxeck stands a 1,000-year-old lime tree, also considered a natural monument worth seeing and accessible by hiking. While Spießmoia draws attention to rare bog plants, the giant fir and lime tree put individual trees in the spotlight. Trail conditions may vary; check them before your hike to Hoher Daxeck.
Plan Cycling and Events
Sankt Johann am Walde is part of the KTM Kobernaußerwald MTB Arena. The trail network offers e-bike tours and rides under your own power. You can plan your route depending on whether you prefer an e-bike or to pedal under your own power. Trail conditions and seasonal access may vary; check the current situation before setting out.
The “Woidlauf” in September has become a tradition in Sankt Johann am Walde. If you’d like to plan your trip around it, check the event dates and programme separately.
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Discover more destinations: Auerbach, Handenberg, Helpfau-Uttendorf, Weng im Innkreis, Mauerkirchen, Lehrsberg, Höhnhart, Eggelsberg.
Go to the overview of the wider region: Braunau Am Inn.
