Salzwegrunde

Short description:
In the 11th-12th century, the "old salt road" was established from the mouth of the Ranna through the Weinleiten to Leiten (toll station) and Hofkirchen and continued further to Bohemia. The Salzwegrunde partly follows the historic salt road.

Quality of experience: ****

Recommended season:

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

Properties:

Loop
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family friendly
Cultural/historical value

Description:

The path was designed in the steep Donauleiten so that it could partly be operated as a "one-way system" and was dug into the terrain. The depth was about 2.5 m, the ditch bottom 1.5 m, so that the path at the upper edge of the embankment was about 5 m wide. This had the advantage that the paths were hardly visible and thus travelers, drovers (merchants), and trade transports were protected from robbers as well as wild animals as much as possible, unseen and undisturbed. They also offered protection against falling and toppled trees. Trees lying across hollow paths could be passed under after removing some branches.
Route: Hofkirchen i.M. - Sidewalk along Falkensteiner Straße and Ebenhocher Straße - Municipal road Falkenweg - Field or forest path (Old Road) - Rest area to the left to the OLD SALZREIB - Entry to the old historic salt road - Forest and field path to Leiten (former toll station) back to Hofkirchen i.M. - Marking 83

Equipment:
Hiking backpack (incl. rain cover), sturdy footwear