R1.05 Sauwald Panorama Route

We offer a wide variety of long drinks, ice-cream sundaes and are open 7 days a week (except public holidays).

There is a new rest area with an e-bike charging station along the Sauwald Panorama-Runde R1.05 near the Litzlbauer "Wirt in Tal" inn, right next to the fire station of the Tal fire brigade.

Feel the pleasant atmosphere of our house. There is also a sunny guest garden.

We are a family business with 20 beds (comfort rooms), a restaurant for up to 60 people, 2 side rooms for 25 - 60 people, a hall for up to 300 people and a garden for up to 60 people.
Our wine cellar is worth mentioning. We offer commented wine tastings of all kinds. (Sommeliére Maria Grüneis-Wasner).

Typical Austrian cuisine, seasonal dishes as well as game dishes almost the whole year round (plaque for excellent game dishes from the Landesjagdverband) from local hunting grounds.

Opel dealer, self-service petrol station 5-24 including car wash, ÖAMTC towing service, body shop, accident and used car parts;

Sometimes an inn is much more - a piece of home, a multitude of stories or a reflection of centuries-old values. The Gasthof Kirchenwirt in Kopfing is just such a place. Characterised by deep roots in the region and the tireless commitment of the Kramer family, the Kirchenwirt combines the past with the vision of a sustainable future. Hans and Roswitha Kramer, the proud owners of the Kirchenwirt, maintain a tradition dating back over 125 years, with roots that can be traced back to 1125. They don't just cook here, they preserve, create and share with passion. Every glance across the terrace tells of the love for the Danube region and the desire to give their guests a place of warmth and community.
 
When Roswitha joined the family 35 years ago, the inn was at a turning point. Faced with the decision to give up the historic building or revitalise it, Hans and Roswitha opted for the latter. Over time, the building was modernised and turned into a welcoming place that retains its traditional, charming past. In the midst of tradition and a sense of community, Johanna Kramer is already actively taking centre stage as the new generation. The harmonious transition from one generation to the next emphasises the spirit of the house. The inn stands for down-to-earth, regional cuisine and fresh ingredients. The menu features game specialities from the restaurant's own hunting grounds, freshly caught fish and seasonal dishes with produce from local farms. Traditional Innviertler dishes, such as the popular Innviertler dumplings, are also offered and prepared with love. Those with a sweet tooth will also get their money's worth: homemade pastries and the popular farm ice cream from the Kern family business round off the menu. Collaboration with regional partners has always been a priority for the Kramer family.
 
The Kirchenwirt Kopfing is surrounded by the history of the village: the terrace of the Kirchenwirt gives guests an indescribable view of the local parish church, the walls of the inn are adorned with carefully selected hunting trophies and artefacts and modern elements complete the overall picture. Despite the new accents, the old charm of the inn remains palpable, a tribute to its rich history and the decision to preserve tradition and heritage.
 
The proximity to the Tree Top Trail in Kopfing allows guests to combine their visit to the inn with an excursion into nature. If you are travelling by e-bike on the Pram-Sauwald-Tour, the Sauwald-Panorama-Runde or on a hike along the Bründlweg 40, you are not far from the Kirchenwirt. The inn offers its guests an authentic experience of Innviertler hospitality and cuisine. The cosy dining room with tiled stove invites cyclists and hikers to enjoy regional specialities in a traditional ambience.

The chef will spoil you with hearty home cooking and culinary specialities. For your events, we offer a barrier-free hall (divisible) with up to 220 seats. A stage with professional sound equipment is available for musical accompaniment. An e-charging station for cars and bicycles is also available. Generous parking areas, bus parking spaces and garage spaces for motorbikes are available.

The following delicacies await you in our Mostschänke:

• roast pork
• Roast pork
• bacon
• Sulz
• Potato cheese
• Cooked cheese
• Curd cheese
• meat loaf
• Homemade pastries

Info: Gemeindeamt St. Agatha
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 77 / 82 55-20

Wertvolle Kulturlandschaft…     
Das Wechselspiel von naturnahen Bächen, Tobeln, Waldungen, landwirtschaftlichen Nutzflächen und Siedlungen sorgt für ein recht harmonisches Landschaftsbild im Sauwald. Die Hochlagen sind wichtige direkte Sichtverbindungen zu angrenzenden Landschaften wie dem Mühlviertel oder dem Donautal. Der Kulturlandschaftscharakter wird durch Dörfer, Weiler und Einzelgehöfte, kleine Hügel und Senken sowie große und kleine Bacheinschnitte geprägt. Diese Besonderheit des Sauwaldes gilt es zu erhalten – etwa die Sicherung und Entwicklung von Strukturelementen wie Feldgehölzen, Einzelbäumen, Hecken, Hohlwegen, Lesesteinhaufen und Wällen. Sie erfreuen nicht nur unser Auge, sondern sind wichtige Lebensräume für eine Vielzahl von Pflanzen und Tieren.

Der Schnaps - weithin bekannt als echtes Teufelszeug - geht angeblich wirklich auf den Leibhaftigen zurück. In "Der Teufel braut Schnaps" wird von der Enstehung des hochprozentigen Trunkes erzählt.

Information: Gemeindeamt
Tel.: +43 (0) 77 18 / 72 55-11 od. 12

Donauschlucht und kleine Täler…   
Der Sauwald und die Donauschlucht sind über kleinere Gewässer eng verbunden. Ein weitläufiges Netz kleinerer Fließgewässer durchzieht den Sauwald. Zu einem großen Teil sind diese noch als sehr naturnah zu bezeichnen. Ein gewundener Verlauf, gehölzbestockte Ufer und vielfältige Bett- und Sohlstruktur sorgen für ein natürliches Erscheinungsbild. Die Gewässergüte hat sich in den letzten Jahren erheblich verbessert. Leider ist die Belastung der Gewässer durch Schadstoffeinträge dennoch so hoch, dass gewisse Tierarten wie Krebse, Steinfliegen und Flussperlmuschel – ursprünglich in diesen Gewässern heimisch - nicht bestehen können. Die Gewässer am Nordrand des Sauwaldes entwässern direkt in die Donau, manche von ihnen haben sich wildromantische Talschluchten geschaffen.

Zwischen Wesenufer und Schlögen, wo sich heute Felder ausbreiten, war früher eine reiche, prunkvolle Stadt. "Die Stadt, die unterging" riss auch ihre Bewohner mit sich - warum? Das weiß die Donau-Sage.

01) Panoramic view Pyrawang - Municipality of Esternberg
02) Panoramic view of Vichtenstein - municipality of Vichtenstein
03) Panoramic view Untergriesbach - Municipality of Vichtenstein
04) Panoramic view of Kasten - municipality of Vichtensten
05) Panoramic view of Bavaria - municipality of Engelhartszell
06) Panoramic view of the Danube valley - municipality of St. Aegidi
07) Panoramic view of Engelhartszell - municipality of Engelhartszell
08) Panoramic view of Moarfelsen - municipality of St. Aegidi
09) Panoramic view of Rannariedl - municipality of St. Aegidi
10) Pankraz chapel - municipality of St. Aegidi
11) Four-quarter view - municipality of Waldkirchen am Wesen
12) Panoramic view of Paschinger Hügl - municipality of Waldkirchen am Wesen
13) Panoramic view of Pyramid Etzing - municipality of St. Agatha
14) Panoramic view Steinhügel - municipality of St.Agatha
15) Panoramic view Revita - Municipality of St.Agatha

"Yes, we know that the better potatoes grow back there in the forest anyway," Martin Paminger's father once heard a neighbour badmouth the Sauwald area. But from this sentence, which initially annoyed him, an idea grew: why not show off the best that the Sauwald has to offer? What for many was long just a remote stretch of land between rolling hills and ancient granite rocks in Sankt Aegidi is now a place that attracts gourmets from all over Austria and is full of authentic soil work. The potassium-rich soils of the Danube region not only produce potatoes of exceptional quality, but also the Sauwald vodka, which has long delighted every connoisseur with its unmistakable flavour.
 
The family business - which was founded in the 1990s to take regional potato production into its own hands - has since made a name for itself far beyond the region's borders. Under Martin's proud, traditional management and the addition of Sauwald vodka, the company has succeeded in elevating potatoes from the role of a traditional foodstuff and reinterpreting them as a luxury food. The distillation of the regional Freya variety, the refinement with primary rock water and a great deal of loving dedication produce a vodka of exceptional purity and intensity, which also tells the story of the Sauwald in its flavour. Martin Paminger's "schnapps idea" shows that the earth apple can be more than just a staple food. The slanted bottles in which the vodka is bottled reflect the hillside location where the potatoes grow - a charming detail that emphasises the connection to the Danube region. In their farm shop, the Paminger family not only sells their potatoes - from bacon to waxy - and vodka, but also a variety of regional products from neighbouring farms.
 
The hilly forest landscape of the Sauwald in Upper Austria is characterised by sandy primary rock soils. The area, which has been known as the "potato region" since the 1950s, lies at around 600 metres above sea level. The natural characteristics of the mineral-rich soil contribute to the special flavour of the Sauwald potatoes. Martin remains true to the region and only processes the potatoes that grow in these special soils - in this way he tries to get the best out of the land and pass it on to his customers in his own vodka or as table potatoes. The region, once considered backward, has developed into a popular tourist destination. The Sauwald Panorama Road, the Donausteig trail and the treetop path invite visitors to discover the beauty of the Sauwald by bike or on foot.

Visitors travelling along the Donauengtal-Runde or the Sauwald-Panorama-Runde by bike or on the Pankraziasweg or the Alkovener-Donausteig-Runde on foot, Martin Paminger's farm offers an inviting atmosphere where you can experience his  products up close. In addition to potatoes and vodka, guests can also enjoy various events and tastings here. The annual potato festival, which celebrates the start of the season and offers a colourful programme, is just as popular as the tasting week at the farm in autumn.

Located in the middle of the forest, it invites you to linger, relax and regenerate. In the Waldgasthof Oachkatzl we spoil you with numerous homemade and regional delicacies.
The directly adjacent 5,000m² forest playground allows young and young-at-heart guests to really let off steam!

The Litzlbauer inn, the "innkeeper in the valley", is a family-run inn in a quiet location close to the forest with a cosy restaurant and a shady garden with a children's playground. The inn is also the starting point of the cross-country skiing trail and offers refreshments on numerous hikes.

The inn (Wirtin 'z Atzersdorf) is located directly on the hiking trails (Donausteig, Donausteigrunde, ..........) and about 400 m away from the viewpoint/rest area 4/4-Blick.

You and your group, consisting of 2-7 people, will be locked in our room"Unfairytale"."Magic School" or"Oachkatzl's Eleven". Your goal is to break out of the room within 60 minutes.

How do you do that?
To escape, you have to find various items (keys, codes, etc.) and find out where and how to use them. Share your ideas and findings with your teammates, because the solution to the puzzle and the longed-for path to freedom can only be found through teamwork, creativity and skill.

But you don't have to be a rocket scientist to solve the puzzle. Our puzzles are also internationally understandable if someone in the group doesn't speak German. Despite everything, you will instantly fall into the escape role with us and lose all sense of time. So keep checking the countdown on the wall to see how much time you have left.

We don't guarantee you will escape, but we do guarantee an unforgettable experience!