Discover Eschenau im Hausruckkreis

Eschenau im Hausruckkreis combines a varied landscape with nature-rich experiences and viewpoints. Hiking and unwinding offer a more relaxed focus, while the challenging “Löffler-Runde” mountain-bike route adds a sporting element. Ölbründl and the chapels in Salling and Rath are also among the area’s distinctive sights.

Landscape and Hiking

The landscape is varied and largely shaped by unspoilt nature. It is well suited to unwinding. At the same time, agriculture plays a dominant role in Eschenau and is still practised in a largely nature-oriented way. The natural character and agricultural influence therefore both form part of the landscape. If you plan time to unwind between activities, you can also treat the natural surroundings as a distinct part of your stay.

The landscape is particularly suitable for hiking, and scenic viewpoints invite you to linger. Walking through the landscape and taking a break at a viewpoint bring different paces to your travel plans. This differs from the Löffler-Runde, which offers a separate sporting option as a challenging mountain-bike route.

The Löffler-Runde

The “Löffler-Runde” is almost 45 kilometres long and includes around 1,325 metres of elevation gain. Both figures are approximate; check the route statistics again before setting off. The distance describes the length of the route, while the elevation gain describes the total ascent—two different measures to consider when planning a route classified as challenging. The route runs mostly away from roads and passes through the valley of the seven mills. After descending to Eschenau, it climbs uphill via Miniberg.

Ölbründl and Chapels

Ölbründl is a distinctive sight in Eschenau. The water from the spring is said to cure eye ailments; this attributed effect should be understood as folklore, not as a medical guarantee. The Ölbründl Chapel is in Salling, and Rath Chapel is in Rath. The spring’s local tradition is central to Ölbründl, while the place names Salling and Rath clearly identify the locations of the two chapels. The viewpoints add a landscape dimension to these sights: they invite visitors to linger, while Ölbründl and the chapels are mentioned as specific local points of interest. A stay here thus brings together landscape experiences and clearly named places as distinct themes; when planning, you can decide whether to focus more on the landscape or the sights.

Getting There and Your Stay

Two inns in Eschenau invite visitors to linger. If you include one of them in your plans, check in advance whether it is currently open. For travel by public transport, you can consult information from the Upper Austrian Transport Association (OÖ Verkehrsverbund) and check suitable connections for your travel date.

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