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Sebaldusweg Section 2 of 3 | Losenstein - Maria Neustift
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Sebaldusweg - gentle hilly landscape in the Upper Austrian Pre-AlpsPhoto: Stefan Mayerhofer, Tourismusverband Steyr Nationalpark Region
Stage destination: Maria Neustift
Route conditions: Hiking trail, asphalt, forest road
Trail length: 30 km
Metres in altitude: approx. 1400 m
Off the beaten track:
Laussa - Orchid meadow nature reserve, sport climbing with over 180 routes on several rocks situated in and around the village centre, including the famous "Sauzahn", THE climbing centre in the Enns Valley.
Maria Neustift - family-friendly hikes on the Glasenberg and Freithofberg, Ramingtaler Bogenparcour.
Museums/Exhibitions
Laussa - collection of Stone Age finds at the municipal office, Sengstschmied chapel in Pechgraben, Mitterberg Troadkasten (approx. 1.5 km off the Sebaldus Trail).
Author’s recommendation
Laussa: Gasthof Geiger in the village centre, Holzeck Cafe&Bar.
Maria Neustift: Glasner Hütte, Gasthaus Schaupp, Café Bäckerei Steinparzer, Roisentaverne
Track types
Safety information
As there are few opportunities to stop for refreshments directly along the trail, it is advisable to take enough snacks and drinks with you.Tips and hints
Information on places to stop for refreshments and overnight stays or bookable offers at www.sebaldusweg.atStart
Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
From the Laussa parish church, walk to the Geiger inn, from there take the steep meadow path towards Sonnberg. At the Breitn Chapel, turn left and follow the Rotbauer Güterweg (goods path) along the Flößerweg (raftsmen's path).
After a long uphill stretch, past the Schneiderweg holiday farm, you reach the turnoff to the ridge of the Sonnberg. From here, follow the long-distance hiking trail 04/06, pass the Laussa wind farm, then the Spadenberg and arrive at Maria Neustift via the Glasenberg - a detour to the summit is very worthwhile because of the view and the panorama of pre-Alpine peaks.
Note
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The Ennstalbahn runs between Linz and Weißenbach-St. Gallen. Details at www.ooevv.atStations and railway stations are located in Steyr, Garsten, Lahrndorf, Dürnbach, Ternberg, Trattenbach, Losenstein, Reichraming, Großraming, Gaflenz, Weyer, Küpfern, Kastenreith, Kleinreifling and Weißenbach-St. Gallen.
Getting there
From Salzburg/Linz: A1 motorway exit Enns-Steyr > B115 into the Enns ValleyFrom Vienna: A1 motorway exit Haag > B42 > B122 > B115 into the Enns Valley
From Passau: A8 Passau > Wels > A1 motorway exit Enns-Steyr > B115 into the Enns Valley
From Graz: A9 Pyhrnautobahn > motorway exit Klaus > Grünburg > into the Ennstal valley
Parking
Public parking at the train station or at the Blasl family guesthouseCoordinates
Book recommendation by the author
- Sebaldusweg accompanying brochure (free of charge)
Author’s map recommendations
- CARTO.AT Hiking Map Sebaldusweg No. 404 1:35.000
Hiking map with stage information, altitude profiles and accommodation facilities. Ennstaler Voralpen between Losenstein, Maria Neustift, Gaflenz, Weyer and Großraming Price: € 8,50
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