Untergriesbach: Sun path

Description:

INTERESTING POINTS ALONG THE WAY:

Legendary cultural life:

• Ruins of Alt- and Neujochenstein, near the village of Riedl, freely accessible


• Haus am Strom, environmental education center with new exhibition on the topic of water


• Woodcarver sculptures with Nixenplatz, near Jochenstein Danube power plant


• Listed ensemble of citizen and farmhouses with pillory from the 16th century and Nepomuk fountain, baroque parish church St. Michael in Untergriesbach


• Holiday village Bayerwald and gothic parish church St. Jakob in Gottsdorf

Natural space & movement:

• Nature reserve »Donauleiten« with Ebensteinfelsen viewpoint

SPIRITUAL HIKING ON THE DONAUSTEIG:

GOTTSDORF, the starting point of the Sun path, lies on the Way of St. James. Light leads us out of darkness.
Light experiences occur within the body: love, joy, cheerfulness, zest for life, a friendly look, a comforting word ("Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path" Ps 119:105 as it already says in the Bible), enjoyment and trust make it bright in the soul of the human being. And outside my body: natural and artificial light sources, with which orientation, overview and outlook become possible.
Inner and outer light are vital for humans. 

On the "Sun path" I follow the light and sensitize myself to the different nuances of the light experiences.

I observe:

• First sun rays on my face in the morning.


• How it slowly gets brighter – light and shadow sides.


• Midday sun in the landscape.


• Evening sun, sunset, moon and stars.


• "Searching for light" in the dark – perceiving how darkness changes and orientation becomes possible.


• Light impressions of different seasons and weather conditions.


• My limits – too much light dazzles.


• What do these experiences trigger in me?


• What is it like "when a light goes on for me"?


• Seeing/comprehending something in a new light

Directions:
Our route begins at the starting place in Gottsdorf. From there we go northwest along the road. In Ramesberg, we walk between the houses and after a short forest section meet the Donausteig. We now follow it until Riedl and pass beautiful panoramic views (e.g., at Ebenstein with chapel). In Riedl, we can take a detour to the ruins of Neu- and Altjochenstein before we branch off from the Donausteig northwards uphill and head back towards Gottsdorf. We follow the road for a bit and after a left curve turn right into the forest. After crossing the forest, we meet the road again and return to Gottsdorf to the starting point at the bathing parking lot.Tip:

High mountain ridge route: hike to the summit cross with panoramic views of the Bavarian Forest mountains. Beautiful high forest stands.
Walking time approx. 1 hour

Safety guidelines:
At the Ebensteinfelsen viewpoint with chapel, caution is advised due to unsecured terrainEquipment:
Hiking backpack (including rain cover), sturdy footwearAdditional information:

Tourist Information Untergriesbach
Marktplatz 24
94107 Untergriesbach
Tel.: 0049(0)8593/9009-21
Fax: 0049(0)8593/9009-30
www.untergriesbach.de
tourist@untergriesbach.de

DONAUSTEIG HOST ALONG THE ROUTE:

Country inn "zum Lang"
Alte Dorfstr 29, Gottsdorf, 94107 Untergriesbach, Tel.: +49 8593 93300, www.landgasthof-lang.de
- Wild strawberry wheat beer
- 12 beds