--- title: Franz Xaver Gruber Peace Path url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430002220/franz-xaver-gruber-peace-path.html" description: "Franz Xaver Gruber, a native of Hochburg, once composed the Christmas carol \"Silent Night\". Today, this song is sung around the globe. People are on the move throughout their lives. Especially in this day and age, many people are consciously \"on the move\"." date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Franz Xaver Gruber Peace Path Franz Xaver Gruber Peace Path =============================== **Starting place:** 5122 Hochburg-Ach **Destination:** 5122 Hochburg-Ach ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/242360/D4870D7AD10D6D5CF3879D1CA6C906C8255F2D28AE79EA4FCA795C1C41B3F60E/klangbild.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/242361/A9E409CC197CD7DCC035AE025E452FFA6F5617444D70FF7DF29FD3CBA08D87BA/f-x-gruber-heimathaus.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/214184/8382F82E3C054C766ED2FA67D1DAB30379C1AC54553107EA5564FFC84CBFF638/f-x-gruber-friedensweg-station-afrika.jpg) [ ![Franz Xaver Gruber Friedensweg in Hochburg-Ach: On a paved surface, there is a wooden construction from which several long, vertical bamboo sticks are suspended. The bamboo poles are held by chains and are arranged in such a way that they form a kind of musical instrument. The area is surrounded by dense greenery, with trees and a green meadow in the background.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/242360/D4870D7AD10D6D5CF3879D1CA6C906C8255F2D28AE79EA4FCA795C1C41B3F60E/klangbild.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/242360/D4870D7AD10D6D5CF3879D1CA6C906C8255F2D28AE79EA4FCA795C1C41B3F60E/klangbild.jpg) Open copyright © F.X. Grubergemeinschaft Close copyright [ ![F.X. Gruber Heimathaus; starting point of the Peace Trail](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/242361/A9E409CC197CD7DCC035AE025E452FFA6F5617444D70FF7DF29FD3CBA08D87BA/f-x-gruber-heimathaus.jpg "© F.X. Grubergemeinschaft") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/242361/A9E409CC197CD7DCC035AE025E452FFA6F5617444D70FF7DF29FD3CBA08D87BA/f-x-gruber-heimathaus.jpg) Open copyright © F.X. Grubergemeinschaft Close copyright [ ![Franz Xaver Gruber Friedensweg in Hochburg-Ach: A rural setting with a historic church tower and golden sculpture in the foreground. Wooden fences and green areas frame the scenery, which conveys a peaceful, picturesque atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/214184/8382F82E3C054C766ED2FA67D1DAB30379C1AC54553107EA5564FFC84CBFF638/f-x-gruber-friedensweg-station-afrika.jpg "© F.X. Grubergemeinschaft") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/214184/8382F82E3C054C766ED2FA67D1DAB30379C1AC54553107EA5564FFC84CBFF638/f-x-gruber-friedensweg-station-afrika.jpg) Open copyright © Leader Management Oberinnviertel Mattigtal Close copyright [ ![Franz Xaver Gruber Friedensweg in Hochburg-Ach: A stone sculpture in the form of a multi-coiled snake stands on a stone plinth in the middle of a well-tended garden. The sculpture is surrounded by various plants and shrubs. Trees and a cloudy sky can be seen in the background.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/242362/54FFF4556A6B23CFD8A1845E9B644E0E58F39986DC6FE5B0E0641BE77C97B3B2/wegstrecke.jpg "© Leader Management Oberinnviertel Mattigtal") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/242362/54FFF4556A6B23CFD8A1845E9B644E0E58F39986DC6FE5B0E0641BE77C97B3B2/wegstrecke.jpg) Open copyright © Leader Management Oberinnviertel Mattigtal Close copyright [ ![Franz Xaver Gruber Friedensweg in Hochburg-Ach: Two abstract, gold-coloured sculptures of human forms stand in front of a traditional wooden building. A well-tended garden with flowers can be seen in the foreground. In the background is a forest landscape with tall trees.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/242363/11FFCFC641C5155F64067438F883ECA57A1BE62ED79970FBC2AEFC2D860038C4/ausgangspunkt.jpg "© Leader Management Oberinnviertel Mattigtal") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/242363/11FFCFC641C5155F64067438F883ECA57A1BE62ED79970FBC2AEFC2D860038C4/ausgangspunkt.jpg) Open copyright © Leader Management Oberinnviertel Mattigtal Close copyright [ ![Franz Xaver Gruber Peace Path in Hochburg-Ach: A bronze-coloured, curved sculpture in a garden. Next to it is a plaque with the name "Franz Xaver Gruber Friedensweg" and a description. The surrounding area is characterised by trees and green spaces.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/242364/AC85C4E6C666DEE028D2C85FCB7A5619D6964A82598CB5D59B362CECCC89EB1D/wegstrecke.jpg "© Leader Management Oberinnviertel Mattigtal") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/242364/AC85C4E6C666DEE028D2C85FCB7A5619D6964A82598CB5D59B362CECCC89EB1D/wegstrecke.jpg) Open copyright © Foto: Franz Xaver Gruber Gemeinschaft Close copyright [ ![Franz Xaver Gruber Friedensweg in Hochburg-Ach: A group of abstract sculptures in the shape of human figures stands in a snowy winter landscape. A wooden house with illuminated windows can be seen in the background. The sculptures have a curved and organic shape, the snow covering their surfaces.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/242359/B70F43E4089419EB073C665C366A2D447683D0AA06BB4BEB1D83B0D423EE76BD/gruberhaus-hochburg.jpg "© Foto: Franz Xaver Gruber Gemeinschaft") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/242359/B70F43E4089419EB073C665C366A2D447683D0AA06BB4BEB1D83B0D423EE76BD/gruberhaus-hochburg.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Circular route Franz-Xaver-Gruber-Str. 7 5122 Hochburg-Ach [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Franz-Xaver-Gruber-Str.%207%2C%205122%20Hochburg-Ach "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Franz-Xaver-Gruber-Str.%207%2C%205122%20Hochburg-Ach "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:qiwdHw`rmAEQxAiCrCF^^HtAIhAr@LpAu@`JsJhDmHqCqEoAuBcAq@mA_@wB@wA?aAe@SQKi@g@Wm@Lk@Zc@Ns@Uu@~Dz@Jr@b@`@f@q@pCu@nBw@pAk@Tm@Js@IYPS`@Ar@]`@\Nh@~@f@Jz@bCfArCPL??&server=meta.tourdata.at) Franz Xaver Gruber, a native of Hochburg, once composed the Christmas carol "Silent Night". Today, this song is sung around the globe. People are on the move throughout their lives. Especially in this day and age, many people are consciously "on the move". A trail that combines nature and art in a unique way. Various sculptures are integrated into the magnificent landscape of Hochburg on a circular route that takes about an hour to walk. Created by the renowned sculptor Hubert J. Flörl. Each of these sculptures symbolizes a continent, which is held by a cast bronze angel's wing. Each of the continents bears a verse of the song "Silent Night". Information about Franz Xaver Gruber and the spread of the song can be found on the backs. Signs along the way describe important places for the young Franz Xaver Gruber, such as the location of his birthplace, baptismal fountain and the school where he received his first organ lessons. The trail leads past the lovingly restored Bundwerkstadel to the Gothic parish church with the Franz Xaver Gruber memorial organ. After all the impressions of this themed composition of modernity and tradition, you come to the last impressive sculpture: Gruber and Mohr recite "Silent Night" to Mary and the Child. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 5122 Hochburg-Ach **Destination:** 5122 Hochburg-Ach **duration:** 0h 31m **length:** 2,0 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 26m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 26m **Lowest point:** 432m **Highest point:** 462m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt **Starting point:** Franz Xaver Gruber Memorial House **Destination:** Franz Xaver Gruber Memorial House **further information:** - Circular route - Board possible **Details - hiking**- themed path [ ![Altitude profile Franz Xaver Gruber Peace Path](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430002220&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Franz Xaver Gruber Peace Path](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430002220&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Franz Xaver Gruber Peace Path") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**​SALZBURG: Take the B156 towards Lamprechtshausen. Travel through the towns of Moosdorf and Eggelsberg. At the roundabout in Gundertshausen, take the third exit towards Burghausen. In Hochburg, the Gruberhaus is located on the left, which is also the starting point for the Friedensweg (Peace Path). BRAUNAU: Take the B148 towards Ranshofen. After approx. 1km, turn right to Untere Hofmark. Drive approx. 17km, then turn left and again immediately right towards Hochburg. In Hochburg, the Gruberhaus is located on the left, which is also the starting point for the Friedensweg (Peace Path). [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for pushchairs - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter - Deep winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Suitable for wheelchairs: Not all of the legally stipulated ÖNORM are complied with. In principle, this object is suitable for wheelchairs and no assistance is necessary. 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