--- title: Kneipp - Peace Way url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430006528/kneipp-peace-way.html" description: "Short description:Varied hike to true gems of the regionQuality of experience: ***Recommended season:MarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberProperties:LoopScenicCultural/historical value" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Kneipp - Peace Way Kneipp - Peace Way ==================== **Path number:** E50 **Starting place:** 4461 Laussa **Destination:** 4461 Laussa ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/404537/63718F2F4FBFBEB3CDF5C62063464F02EBD12DEA57E2A988119365EE20BD9956/jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/404538/B6CB6DC571FA33C01FCD9670F94DC580BD2B886056ECBA21316D52151C64C91E/jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/404539/ADE7DE10171CAF4A4200347B366216278882BACAD1F2C36EC75046E6590991CC/jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal/Kraushofer Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/404537/63718F2F4FBFBEB3CDF5C62063464F02EBD12DEA57E2A988119365EE20BD9956/jpg.jpg "© TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal/Kraushofer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/404537/63718F2F4FBFBEB3CDF5C62063464F02EBD12DEA57E2A988119365EE20BD9956/jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal/Kraushofer Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/404538/B6CB6DC571FA33C01FCD9670F94DC580BD2B886056ECBA21316D52151C64C91E/jpg.jpg "© TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal/Kraushofer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/404538/B6CB6DC571FA33C01FCD9670F94DC580BD2B886056ECBA21316D52151C64C91E/jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal/Kraushofer Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/404539/ADE7DE10171CAF4A4200347B366216278882BACAD1F2C36EC75046E6590991CC/jpg.jpg "© TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal/Kraushofer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/404539/ADE7DE10171CAF4A4200347B366216278882BACAD1F2C36EC75046E6590991CC/jpg.jpg) [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/404487/F04348CF1E3705B17A50CFFEC6A9771F29AAC9AC7F9A3D78410211AF7D069583/jpg.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/404487/F04348CF1E3705B17A50CFFEC6A9771F29AAC9AC7F9A3D78410211AF7D069583/jpg.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. Circular route Possible accommodation Stadtplatz 27 4400 Steyr [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stadtplatz%2027%2C%204400%20Steyr "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Stadtplatz%2027%2C%204400%20Steyr "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:}gucHys~vACj@m@@k@_BeAoBKWYoA[mCAi@b@wHPe@`@c@?EIG]Ti@FMEAOJgA?_@Ss@E?SVGXo@jACCBw@CM]DAZMTC?Gs@O\C?EM[L[OUWTVZNGNGl@IEETQWSIEj@UMKTGj@mAUu@[_@AKHOjAeBBdBCNkAUWcBc@oC@[QSYgBgFYiAWqBMi@i@wAu@iC`@q@mCcCSZk@T{@BYI?rATh@r@rB^~@RXz@fBJHHGLdCb@rDx@`F`AbENfABz@Cl@WjDCLKLQ@y@a@QQIACD@d@Lr@HxADRn@xAx@lAJFv@A\D]J_@\{@~AkAzAiAdBScARbAYhBE|A?jBTrEI|C^|DJnBFpIElCGt@UbBOnDG|BIp@]|AG|A_@zBBbBa@bDMjDDxASvBIVMPa@Ng@BKFKPg@dB_AzAc@~Aa@|@Ab@pASrBmBr@e@PCd@J`AIt@HRAb@OL@n@Zd@t@h@d@pA`@ZOj@m@f@[ZCfDH^AfBi@\ChCLhAP^A`@Mr@c@~@a@G]IGu@W_DmBQQe@}@_Ak@}D_EyAg@EK?ONYv@WF{BVqCVkBh@iC^wC@]YmC?w@B]p@uC`AwEl@uGBEH@b@yCVcAPm@x@kBYyES}@R]TqAL{AL{CDYf@yARgAN{AVi@JCRLNUf@Yn@SpAm@T@&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Short description:** Varied hike to true gems of the region **Quality of experience:** *** **Recommended season:** - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November **Properties:** - Loop - Scenic - Cultural/historical value **Description:** From the Gasthaus Kleinschönleiten, the circular trail leads to the juniper heath, in serpentines to the Schönleitnerberg and over to the Rebensteiner Mauer natural monument. in the Mühlbachtal valley, you meet the Wallerkapelle, continue past the Schattleitenmühle to the former tavern. On the left hand side you leave the Mühlbachtal in the direction of Jochberg, reach the Hetzerhöhe and from there you return to the starting point. Trail number: E50 **Directions:** From the Kleinschönleiten inn, the circular hiking trail (E50) leads to the juniper heath, one of the largest contiguous juniper stands in Upper Austria. In serpentines the ascent takes place through the forest to the Schönleitnerberg, from where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Laussa wind farm and the Schieferstein. After this initial climb, the route continues leisurely over to the Rebensteiner Mauer natural monument. Arrived at the limestone rocks, the path leads into a gravel road. From the Rebensteinbauern, the road leads along the Rebensteiner Mauer down into the Mühlbachtal valley, where you come across residential houses near the high Wallerkapelle chapel (built in 1854). After another 10 minutes of walking you reach the old, restored house mill of the upper Mühlbach valley, the Schattleitenmühle (visit by appointment). On the little frequented road you continue to the former tavern, which has already served raftsmen and carters for refreshments. Unfortunately, it is no longer managed, but a rest area with millstones and a water fountain invites you to take a break. Afterwards, you leave the Mühlbach valley to the left and hike on a goods road in the direction of Jochberg. Another short climb through a forest before you reach the legendary Hetzerhöhe and enjoy the view of Laussa. The last stretch leads over the Schönleiten on a somewhat steeper meadow path back to the starting point. **Tip:** Alternatively, you can start the hike at the tavern in Mühlbachgraben (parking lot!) and take a break at Gasthof Kleinschönleiten.**Safety guidelines:** No gastronomy along the way, so bring drinks and a snack if needed.**Additional information:** The legend of the Wallerkapelle: Georg Eitzenberger, the then owner of the Wallergut estate at the end of the valley once found a small box with foreign money on his way to Steyr (presumably from departing Frenchmen around 1800) and designated the money for the construction of a chapel above his estate, at the beginning of the Rebenstein walls. However, the construction did not take place for unknown reasons. Only one of his successors, Leopold Brandecker, started the construction around 1850. In 1854 the building was completed. The Stations of the Cross next to the steps were built in 1859. The chapel still belongs to the property of the same "Wallergut" and is a lovely Marian pilgrimage site that enjoys a lot of visitors because of its idyllic location. In 1985, the faded Stations of the Cross images were replaced with hand-carved groups of Passion figures, on permanent loan from noble donors. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** E50 **Starting place:** 4461 Laussa **Destination:** 4461 Laussa **duration:** 2h 34m **length:** 7,2 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 430m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 433m **Lowest point:** 415m **Highest point:** 698m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Hiking trail, Other **Starting point:** Laussa/Gasthaus Kleinschönleiten **Destination:** Laussa/Gasthaus Kleinschönleiten **further information:** - Circular route - Possible accommodation **Details - hiking**- themed path [ ![Altitude profile Kneipp - Peace Way](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430006528&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Kneipp - Peace Way](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430006528&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Kneipp - Peace Way") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![Gastgarten](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/404497/9D49ECECF6DE77F1669E59ACADB0E6B4BB50582BF2EFD0C7B88864C200ED2A58/gastgarten.jpg "Gastgarten") Gasthaus Kleinschönleiten Unser gemütlicher Berggasthof, nur 3 km vom Ortszentrum entfernt, lädt in ruhiger und sonniger Lage zum Verweilen ein. Genießen Sie traditionelle oberösterreichische Hausmannskost aus eigener biologischer Landwirtschaft - ob in unserer urigen Gaststube oder im idyllischen Gastgarten. Für Familienfeiern, Hochzeiten und Reisegruppen bieten wir Platz für bis zu 120 Personen, während unsere zwei Extrastüberl den perfekten Rahmen für kleinere, ungestörte Runden bieten. Lassen Sie sich von der herzlichen Gastfreundschaft und der einzigartigen Atmosphäre unseres Hauses verwöhnen! Hinweis: **Spezialitäten:** oberösterreichische Hausmannskost und typische Gerichte der Region Pyhrn-Eisenwurzen Kinderkarte Vegetarische Menüs Kneipp-Menü [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Getting there** From Salzburg/Linz: A1 motorway exit Enns-Steyr > B115 into the Enns Valley From 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 **Public Transit** The Ennstalbahn runs between Linz and Weißenbach-St. Gallen. Details at www.ooevv.at Railway Stations are located in Steyr, Garsten, Lahrndorf, Dürnbach, Ternberg, Trattenbach, Losenstein, Reichraming, Großraming, Gaflenz, Weyer, Küpfern, Kastenreith, Kleinreifling and Weißenbach-St. Gallen. **Parking** Laussa/parking at the Gasthaus Kleinschönleiten [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Kneipp - Peace Way** Alpenland Tourismus GmbH Stadtplatz 27 4400 Steyr Phone [ +43 7252 53229 - 0 ](tel:+437252532290) E-Mail [reichraming@steyr-nationalpark.at](#mailto) Web [www.steyr-nationalpark.at/](https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/ "New window") https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/ --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430006528) [To the website](https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/ "New window") ×Declaration of consent ---------------------- The tours presented here are suggested tours that are provided free of charge. 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