--- title: Roßbach url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000913/rossbach.html" description: "The counts of Roßbach appeared as early as the 11th century. A tall mansion stood on the hill by the church. This is where the Maierhof, the \"steward’s estate\" once stood and is now the site of Hofbauersölde Roßbach (Roßbach estate farmer’s smallholding) No. 11.In 1149, Roßbach came into the possession of the robber baron Erchenbert de Petra Stein.In 1220, Ludwig von Hagenau took ownership of the estates in Roßbach.Albert Peck lived in the manor from 1517. He is also buried here.In 1680, Lady Elisabeth von Dietrichstein took over the estate. She later married the Count of Wartberg, the ruler of Aspach.The modern-day village of Grünau used to be home to a mansion that was built out of stone following the topography of Wenning. It was surrounded by ponds and protected by drawbridges. After being heavily damaged by earthquakes, the mansion was knocked down along with its chapel. The material was used to build the estate farm in Grünau.You’ll also find noble residences in the villages of Rödham and Ursprung.The municipal coat of arms was conferred on the municipality of Roßbach by the Upper Austrian Regional Government in 1972.Today, the centre of the village is dominated by the Gothic parish church, which is dedicated to St. James.The church was originally a chapel belonging to the manor; it was built in 1140 and later renovated in Baroque style. The stucco was created by Johann Michael Vierthaler.The Heimkehrerkapelle (\"homecomer chapel\") and the private Heimatmuseum (local history museum) are also worth a visit.You can leave all your cares behind exploring the sign-posted hiking routes that mostly lead through forest.Water lovers should check out the nearby Therme Geinberg thermal spa resort, the Aspach climatic and Kneipp health resort, and, in the summer, the Wildenau bathing lake.Sports and leisure facilitiesTennis courtThe tennis complex was established in 1994 and consists of two tennis courts.The adjoining children’s playground and the club house complete the complex perfectly.Beach volleyball courtThe volleyball court was set up next to the tennis court in the summer of 2007 with a great deal of assistance from the young people of Roßbach.Fun courtThere is a newly built fun court next to the primary school, which can be used for ball games and other sports activities.Fitness trail areaA practice area for warming up and stretching exercises was created right by the parish church in 2010. The area provides descriptions of how to perform the exercises and use the equipment, which is easy to operate.PlaygroundBeing family and child-friendly is a top priority in the community of Roßbach.There is a fantastic ca. 1,700m² playground for families right in the heart of the village. The Roßbach river also flows through this area. It is very shallow where it runs through the play area, making it perfect for children to splash around and have fun in." date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Roßbach Roßbach ========= Roßbach, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/297828/8CCF46A65FB4EEF842A71441C8DC7FC28F6E2CEDA03FFED7F1D425A08535A297/rossbach.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/200037/EB4F48342BE233FE15DCCBA5A79099705D5F1972E1D6722AE6B2ED0E49CD85EF/gemeindeamt-rossbach-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/297829/74236C925836064A2342ABBB10E928240388F47F0678C6B230CC676AC3A50684/kinderspielplatz.jpg) © Open copyright © Innviertel-Tourismus_Andreas Mühlleitner Close copyright [ ![You can see the centre of Roßbach surrounded by the autumnal landscape.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297828/8CCF46A65FB4EEF842A71441C8DC7FC28F6E2CEDA03FFED7F1D425A08535A297/rossbach.jpg "© Innviertel-Tourismus_Andreas Mühlleitner") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297828/8CCF46A65FB4EEF842A71441C8DC7FC28F6E2CEDA03FFED7F1D425A08535A297/rossbach.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde St. Veit Close copyright [ ![Roßbach municipal office in Roßbach: A multi-storey building with traditional architecture and a flat roof. The building is decorated in light colours and has several windows. There is a terrace with plants in front of the entrance. Solar panels are installed on the roof.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/200037/EB4F48342BE233FE15DCCBA5A79099705D5F1972E1D6722AE6B2ED0E49CD85EF/gemeindeamt-rossbach-jpg.jpg "© Gemeinde St. Veit") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/200037/EB4F48342BE233FE15DCCBA5A79099705D5F1972E1D6722AE6B2ED0E49CD85EF/gemeindeamt-rossbach-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde St. Veit Close copyright [ ![You can see the playground in the municipality of Roßbach. Large sandpit and a play tower with plenty of space to let off steam.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297829/74236C925836064A2342ABBB10E928240388F47F0678C6B230CC676AC3A50684/kinderspielplatz.jpg "© Gemeinde St. Veit") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297829/74236C925836064A2342ABBB10E928240388F47F0678C6B230CC676AC3A50684/kinderspielplatz.jpg) © Open copyright © Simandl Hof Close copyright [ ![Numerous woolly pigs from the Simandlhof farm can be seen on the meadow on a beautiful summer's day. In the background you can see the expansive landscape of the Innviertel.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297830/AB2E9EDE2176B757D59D18A20786E58F6FC4DF66E07C3234A560FC0B1B79DD67/direktvermarkter-simandlhof.jpg "© Simandl Hof") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297830/AB2E9EDE2176B757D59D18A20786E58F6FC4DF66E07C3234A560FC0B1B79DD67/direktvermarkter-simandlhof.jpg) © Open copyright © Simandlhof Close copyright [ ![You can see two woolly pigs from the Simandlhof farm in a meadow.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297831/E34F33423688F933594F958BA08F13E37A6CC2822807B0DEB9F3B12268A6C962/direktvermarkter-simandlhof-in-rossbach.jpg "© Simandlhof") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297831/E34F33423688F933594F958BA08F13E37A6CC2822807B0DEB9F3B12268A6C962/direktvermarkter-simandlhof-in-rossbach.jpg) © Open copyright © Simandlhof Close copyright [ ![Animal hustle and bustle at the Simandlhof farm in Roßbach. A family of geese explores the farm.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297832/9776416FAAA3EDE1A0231FCDE6023D1C690912BC26E212BD423337458E5F316C/direktvermarkter-simandlhof-in-rossbach.jpg "© Simandlhof") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297832/9776416FAAA3EDE1A0231FCDE6023D1C690912BC26E212BD423337458E5F316C/direktvermarkter-simandlhof-in-rossbach.jpg) © Open copyright © Innviertel-Tourismus_Alois Litzlbauer Close copyright [ ![In summer, green meadows and grain fields characterise the landscape of the Innviertel.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297833/BCDAA80A0784B05A921300CC7BA9944BAE07F6AA3CCAE135C9185ECC3F99E5B5/innviertler-landschaft.jpg "© Innviertel-Tourismus_Alois Litzlbauer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297833/BCDAA80A0784B05A921300CC7BA9944BAE07F6AA3CCAE135C9185ECC3F99E5B5/innviertler-landschaft.jpg) © Open copyright © Innviertel-Tourismus_Alois Litzlbauer Close copyright [ ![Recharge your batteries on a hike along the Friedensweg in Roßbach and St. Veit im Innkreis. Here, a woman refreshes herself at a fresh water spring in the forest.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297834/43C1CA7599533A2294934D5991793CB938650AC88A1F2E81F709FA8036495980/wandern-in-rossbach.jpg "© Innviertel-Tourismus_Alois Litzlbauer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297834/43C1CA7599533A2294934D5991793CB938650AC88A1F2E81F709FA8036495980/wandern-in-rossbach.jpg) © Open copyright © Innviertel-Tourismus_Alois Litzlbauer Close copyright [ ![Cider made from pears or apples is also typical of the Innviertel. Here an Innviertler enjoys the fresh cider from the jug.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297835/37CD11F6B7D9BF3046914F2887C1F8C9149440875329621279F5BE325D92C3A3/most-aus-dem-innviertel.jpg "© Innviertel-Tourismus_Alois Litzlbauer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297835/37CD11F6B7D9BF3046914F2887C1F8C9149440875329621279F5BE325D92C3A3/most-aus-dem-innviertel.jpg) © Open copyright © RG Innviertel Close copyright [ ![Roßbach not only has a lot to offer in terms of scenery, motorsport enthusiasts also get their money's worth at the stock car races in Roßbach.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297836/86CFAD0A4081D9DE84DAFE8C66AC173C56F7CC4EDFF0F1048AA8BADA4FE58DD7/stock-car-rennen-in-rossbach.jpg "© RG Innviertel") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297836/86CFAD0A4081D9DE84DAFE8C66AC173C56F7CC4EDFF0F1048AA8BADA4FE58DD7/stock-car-rennen-in-rossbach.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde St. Veit Close copyright [ ![The history of Roßbach is brought back to life in the local history museum.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297837/36447EA20CC55683E0AFD7B6579CD2F5F203DBC4D9055DE860680E4E70735333/heimatmuseum-rossbach.jpg "© Gemeinde St. Veit") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297837/36447EA20CC55683E0AFD7B6579CD2F5F203DBC4D9055DE860680E4E70735333/heimatmuseum-rossbach.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Rossbach Close copyright [ ![You can see the overview map of the Peace Trail in Rossbach and St. Veit im Innkreis. All hiking trails located in these two municipalities are listed.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297842/36A7D22396238B49348D3B9EFA247EED2DAAE5A73A212035590481FE69299095/friedensweg-rossbach.jpg "© Gemeinde Rossbach") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297842/36A7D22396238B49348D3B9EFA247EED2DAAE5A73A212035590481FE69299095/friedensweg-rossbach.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Rossbach Close copyright [ ![The chapels along the Peace Trail in Rossbach and St. Veit im Innkreis are listed here with a description.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297843/11758075759DFE530090527BBB9292A0608AB23B48A0756FC87589AB9681052B/friedensweg-rossbach.jpg "© Gemeinde Rossbach") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297843/11758075759DFE530090527BBB9292A0608AB23B48A0756FC87589AB9681052B/friedensweg-rossbach.jpg) © Open copyright © Innviertel-Tourismus_Alois Litzlbauer Close copyright [ ![You can see a horse and cart with a load of logs travelling through the snowy landscape.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297838/FCF787C98E96527C414773CCDCD1DF7C94D9EFCF636065386D17C04D04EE89FF/waldarbeiten-im-winter.jpg "© Innviertel-Tourismus_Alois Litzlbauer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297838/FCF787C98E96527C414773CCDCD1DF7C94D9EFCF636065386D17C04D04EE89FF/waldarbeiten-im-winter.jpg) © Open copyright © Innviertel-Tourismus Close copyright [ ![Thick wafts of mist drift over the forests of the Innviertel.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297839/BA2A0223BE7634AA231DD910B947B4FF990BCDF3FF60E2F732B1C2BA7EE9A080/nebelschwaden-durchziehen-das-innviertel.jpg "© Innviertel-Tourismus") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297839/BA2A0223BE7634AA231DD910B947B4FF990BCDF3FF60E2F732B1C2BA7EE9A080/nebelschwaden-durchziehen-das-innviertel.jpg) © Open copyright © Gemeinde Rossbach Close copyright [ ![You can see the homecoming chapel in the snow-covered forest in Roßbach.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297840/5B703BF1522E759ABC06A850D93D5CD83C3E9B1EE0F6F05BC8CB13430DACBA03/heimkehrerkapelle.jpg "© Gemeinde Rossbach") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297840/5B703BF1522E759ABC06A850D93D5CD83C3E9B1EE0F6F05BC8CB13430DACBA03/heimkehrerkapelle.jpg) © Open copyright © Innviertel-Tourismus_Alois Litzlbauer Close copyright [ ![You can see a snow-covered high stand in a tree.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297841/36A48B0A8C20D0F3BFBDF079568B927096D86ECD26202A4B3CB4E307E6954CC9/hochstand-im-winter.jpg "© Innviertel-Tourismus_Alois Litzlbauer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297841/36A48B0A8C20D0F3BFBDF079568B927096D86ECD26202A4B3CB4E307E6954CC9/hochstand-im-winter.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Roßbach 14 5273 Roßbach [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ro%C3%9Fbach%2014%2C%205273%20Ro%C3%9Fbach "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Ro%C3%9Fbach%2014%2C%205273%20Ro%C3%9Fbach "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.200364792526386&lon=13.251399993896484&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) The counts of Roßbach appeared as early as the 11th century. A tall mansion stood on the hill by the church. This is where the Maierhof, the "steward’s estate" once stood and is now the site of Hofbauersölde Roßbach (Roßbach estate farmer’s smallholding) No. 11. In 1149, Roßbach came into the possession of the robber baron Erchenbert de Petra Stein. In 1220, Ludwig von Hagenau took ownership of the estates in Roßbach. Albert Peck lived in the manor from 1517. He is also buried here. In 1680, Lady Elisabeth von Dietrichstein took over the estate. She later married the Count of Wartberg, the ruler of Aspach. The modern-day village of Grünau used to be home to a mansion that was built out of stone following the topography of Wenning. It was surrounded by ponds and protected by drawbridges. After being heavily damaged by earthquakes, the mansion was knocked down along with its chapel. The material was used to build the estate farm in Grünau. You’ll also find noble residences in the villages of Rödham and Ursprung. The municipal coat of arms was conferred on the municipality of Roßbach by the Upper Austrian Regional Government in 1972. Today, the centre of the village is dominated by the Gothic parish church, which is dedicated to St. James. The church was originally a chapel belonging to the manor; it was built in 1140 and later renovated in Baroque style. The stucco was created by Johann Michael Vierthaler. The Heimkehrerkapelle ("homecomer chapel") and the private Heimatmuseum (local history museum) are also worth a visit. You can leave all your cares behind exploring the sign-posted hiking routes that mostly lead through forest. Water lovers should check out the nearby Therme Geinberg thermal spa resort, the Aspach climatic and Kneipp health resort, and, in the summer, the Wildenau bathing lake. Sports and leisure facilities Tennis court The tennis complex was established in 1994 and consists of two tennis courts. The adjoining children’s playground and the club house complete the complex perfectly. Beach volleyball court The volleyball court was set up next to the tennis court in the summer of 2007 with a great deal of assistance from the young people of Roßbach. Fun court There is a newly built fun court next to the primary school, which can be used for ball games and other sports activities. Fitness trail area A practice area for warming up and stretching exercises was created right by the parish church in 2010. The area provides descriptions of how to perform the exercises and use the equipment, which is easy to operate. Playground Being family and child-friendly is a top priority in the community of Roßbach. There is a fantastic ca. 1,700m² playground for families right in the heart of the village. The Roßbach river also flows through this area. It is very shallow where it runs through the play area, making it perfect for children to splash around and have fun in. 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