Schwertberg: Weltstoarunde
4311 Schwertberg
Wild-romantic Josefstal - Aiser open-air stage - Schloss Schwertberg - leisure meadow at the Aist
Recommended season:
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
Interesting points along the way
Legendary cultural life
Windegg castle ruins with "Gallery in the tower": For tours through Windegg Castle, please contact the market town office of Schwertberg
Aiser stage Schwertberg: Aiser open-air stage / summer theater
Schloss Schwertberg
Nature space & movement
Leisure meadow at the Aist local recreation in the center of Schwertberg
Market town of Schwertberg
Welcome to Schwertberg - "Where hilly land and Danube plain meet!" A community that will delight you with its warmth!
In Schwertberg you have a wide range of leisure activities available. Besides sports like beach volleyball, tennis & hiking trails, Schwertberg also offers a great cultural leisure program. The park area located on the Aist invites you to relax. Excellent gastronomy, hotels, restaurants, traditional inns and places for young people and night owls round off the offer. Schloss Schwertberg is in the center, and the circular trail passes it. There is truly something for everyone in Schwertberg! We look forward to your visit!
Windegg castle ruins
Windegg castle ruins were built in the 13th century and restored in 1980 by a working group founded at the time through numerous hours of work.
In 1999 the castle keep was opened and the "Gallery in the tower" was established. Every year from May to October regional artists exhibit their works in the tower.
With the Windegg castle ruins, Upper Austria probably has the most beautiful example of a Romanesque castle.
For tours through Windegg castle ruins please contact the market town office Schwertberg.
Aiser stage Schwertberg
The Aiser stage was founded as "Laienspielgruppe Schwertberg" in May 1965 in an abandoned quarry and built there.
The association currently has around 200 members, since 1965 there have been about 2,400 events overall, including 60 different theater performances and 30 fairy tale plays on the Aiser open-air stage.
www.aiserbuehne.at
Mascherbauer organic farm in Winden
Organic farm of the Holzweber family with farm shop – opening hours: Thursday to Saturday – lunch menu and a 24h shop!
Farm shop
Gastronomy
24-hour shop
Agriculture
Leisure meadow at the Aist – local recreation in the center of Schwertberg
The leisure meadow at the Aist in Schwertberg was opened in summer 2005.
Every year from May the summer season starts. Children's playground equipment for the little ones, a beach volleyball court and a large sunbathing lawn offer ideal opportunities for leisure activities for the whole family. All hiking trails start at the leisure meadow parking lot – free parking available. After a nice hike through the Schwertberg municipality area, all hungry or thirsty visitors can stop at the snack stand at the leisure meadow before heading home.
Directions:The Weltstoarunde starts in the wild-romantic Josefstal - along the Aist and leads over forest and meadow paths to the Windegg castle ruins. Enjoy the unique atmosphere of the castle ruins. From May to October, you can climb the tower on Sundays from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm – enjoy the great view. From there, the hike continues to the highest point of Schwertberg - the Weltstein - which also gives the "Weltstoarunde" its name.
After the steep ascent, you can rest briefly there and gather strength for the descent. Record your impressions of the hike in the summit book. Continue hiking through the forests of Lina - past the Mascherbauer organic farm (open Thursday to Saturday). The hike then leads over the Aiser open-air stage and the center of Schwertberg - with excellent gastronomy and great beer gardens - back to the starting point.
On the way you will find the imposing Schloss Schwertberg. Before you reach the parking lot, just stop at the leisure meadow by the Aist. Relax briefly before the journey home or maybe take a jump into the Aist.
Tip:This route is presented to you by the Danube Upper Austria tourism regionEquipment:
Hiking backpack (incl. rain cover), sturdy footwearAdditional information:
Market town office Schwertberg
Schacherbergstraße 3
4311 Schwertberg
Tel.: +43 (0)7262/61155-16
Fax: +43 (0)7262/62775
Businesses along the route
Sunday from May to September: Windegg castle ruins / WC / tower visit / small snacks and drinks
Year-round: Mascherbauer organic farm, Windegg / WC / food/drinks / petting zoo for children
Year-round: Excellent gastronomy businesses in the center of Schwertberg
Paths covering:
Getting there
Approach by car from the direction of Linz
B3 towards Perg/Schwertberg. Through the center of Schwertberg/Aisttal state road, past Schloss Schwertberg. Entrance into Josefstal – direction Tragwein. After approx. 500m turn right to the free parking lot and start of the Weltstoa loop.
Public Transit
By train
Schwertberg station. Through the center of Schwertberg, over Dietmar von Aist Street to the leisure meadow. Along the leisure meadow to the jetty – from there starts the Weltstoa loop (ÖBB trains).
By bus
Stop Fa. Engel or station. Through the center of Schwertberg, over Dietmar von Aist Street to the leisure meadow. Along the leisure meadow to the jetty – from there starts the Weltstoa loop (ÖBB bus).
Parking
The parking lot at the leisure meadow by the Aist is free of charge. From there starts the Weltstoa loop as well as all other hiking paths through Schwertberg.
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
Please get in touch for more information.
Schacherbergstraße 3
4311 Schwertberg
Phone +43 43 61155
Fax machine +43 7262 62775
E-Mail gemeinde@schwertberg.at
Web www.schwertberg.at