--- title: Stelzhamer Path url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008152/stelzhamer-path.html" description: "Short description:The Stelzhammer Path is an absolute highlight for families with children. Besides the lovingly designed \"Zwergerlwald\" (dwarf forest), there are many animals to discover, for example at the Archehof Gruber and with a small detour to the organic farm Starzhofer, where there is also an opportunity for a small refreshment.Quality of experience: ******Recommended season:JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberProperties:LoopScenicRefreshment stops availableFamily friendlyFaunistic highlightsInsider tip" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Stelzhamer Path Stelzhamer Path ================= **Starting place:** 4362 Bad Kreuzen **Destination:** 4362 Bad Kreuzen ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/395882/57B895262740739E3359D45B3A315AC97DE8F01A21E800956CD06900740CF16B/zwergerlwald-stelzhamerweg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/395883/5733A29267A2C489740383E7CC929A64AE21554B11661F4D766DC0A923AA59CF/stelzhamerquelle-stelzhamerweg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/395884/233E7B20146E9E1DE791F706C9F00C059D3A773C5B99CCA0B7E04995F275F890/biohof-starzhofer-stelzhammerweg.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, © Maria Aichinger Close copyright [ ![Zwergerlwald/Stelzhamerweg](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/395882/57B895262740739E3359D45B3A315AC97DE8F01A21E800956CD06900740CF16B/zwergerlwald-stelzhamerweg.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, © Maria Aichinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/395882/57B895262740739E3359D45B3A315AC97DE8F01A21E800956CD06900740CF16B/zwergerlwald-stelzhamerweg.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, © Maria Aichinger Close copyright [ ![Stelzhamer spring/Stelzhamer route](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/395883/5733A29267A2C489740383E7CC929A64AE21554B11661F4D766DC0A923AA59CF/stelzhamerquelle-stelzhamerweg.jpg "© CC-BY-ND, © Maria Aichinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/395883/5733A29267A2C489740383E7CC929A64AE21554B11661F4D766DC0A923AA59CF/stelzhamerquelle-stelzhamerweg.jpg) © Open copyright © CC-BY-ND, Tourismusverein Gsund Leben, Maria A. 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Circular route Lindengasse 9 4040 Linz [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lindengasse%209%2C%204040%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Lindengasse%209%2C%204040%20Linz "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:__reH_fkyA@ZCXMP}@H_@c@QA]b@IT[j@Q@g@MOKKU?[F_@XgBEw@BYAkCGy@Qs@MMS?c@Hg@Aw@Ha@R]^a@XkAPQED[PFK_@g@E[i@o@k@k@w@_@[c@Ky@Ty@@oAEQBOJg@~@OLe@Pq@j@u@^_@^GVQPu@Zc@Hy@YOQKUQmBk@_Cq@qA[g@y@SOW[kAMUUsBGy@GWOOSs@_AkA_@eAYkA[c@KUE[KSGXOKKSSq@WmAGsAAw@@w@VaFCu@IW?{@GYQC?@KRcAz@QDM[Aw@BY@uAQkC_@aDi@aCa@aAu@{BGYv@k@`@QNS?[NsANuCFY@CVc@?sBFw@`@iBViCFy@EYQs@_@a@Sq@eBgHa@mAY_DWsAAe@Mw@GwAI[HYF}@Ak@?MPHDyBA[G[Wm@G[KWGu@Dw@A[Iu@Uo@e@cBC]@[HWNORG|ATf@Cd@Ml@s@RDv@fAx@nAHXNNfAr@jB~@|AhBt@`@pCdAr@`@d@I`@WBDJLb@LdCzB`@RhARx@CVl@Nt@^fA\b@Tj@`@\Zd@NM\`@TJz@rBBx@GrB?v@D\LV`@\xA~@l@r@JV@XCz@Kt@[d@IT?\LpBVpAFx@LRDXBt@DZ\d@`@^v@PP?hA^nABNMQJc@Q@x@FVEXMR_@bBa@`@KREXHVNLb@PVn@BXAzALhCIv@Jv@@v@Ev@QJGX@BHnEBj@Dv@NJHpAOrA@ZDX@z@ZpC@t@RtB^bA\b@b@XNPJRc@dBCZFX`@ZZj@ZhALp@AZIX_@d@Mt@PhAj@~@FXAx@JjBFx@Rl@?ZDZ^M@AGt@@tAIX?ZXh@Dt@&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Short description:** The Stelzhammer Path is an absolute highlight for families with children. Besides the lovingly designed "Zwergerlwald" (dwarf forest), there are many animals to discover, for example at the Archehof Gruber and with a small detour to the organic farm Starzhofer, where there is also an opportunity for a small refreshment. **Quality of experience:** ****** **Recommended season:** - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December **Properties:** - Loop - Scenic - Refreshment stops available - Family friendly - Faunistic highlights - Insider tip **Description:** You leave the town through the Pfarrwald forest, then follow the farm road past the 1000 Gulden column. You hike an idyllic forest path uphill to the "Stelzhamer Spring", dedicated to the dialect poet Franz Stelzhammer on his 60th birthday. From here it becomes "fairy-tale-like", many lovingly designed "dwarfs" and other creatures along the way not only stimulate children's imagination. After an ascent, you reach the "Archehof Gruber", then reach the elevation and continue on easy steps towards the Kempbach valley. Here you meet the farm road, which you follow to the Diminger farm and then turn right; here you walk downhill again through a "little forest". A narrow, romantic path leads you to the forest chapel, where you cross the Kneipp path and hike uphill again, then a meadow path on the left leads you into the forest, then downhill again to the spring on the Kneipp path. Via the bathing houses you return to the town.**Tip:** This circular route is THE family hiking trail in Bad Kreuzen. There is so much great stuff to discover for children, but with its nearly 7 kilometers it is rather suitable for older children. To enjoy it with toddlers as well, I recommend hiking to the 2nd Zwergerl station, about 1.5 km in, located below the Archehof Gruber, and then simply walking back the same way. In the near future, there will also be a dedicated kids' round starting from above and about 3 km long. A small detour I would recommend on the route: When you reach the elevation at the Prinz farmhouse, follow the detour arrow towards the organic farm Starzhofer; the farm shop is a real "gem" and is open 7 days a week. You can get organic delicacies from the farm’s own production to enjoy on site or to take away! My tip: Keep an eye out for our "trees of life"; there are 2 to be discovered on this round! **Equipment:** Good footwear**Additional information:** [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4362 Bad Kreuzen **Destination:** 4362 Bad Kreuzen **duration:** 2h 10m **length:** 6,8 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 250m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 254m **Lowest point:** 423m **Highest point:** 554m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Other **Starting point:** Bad Kreuzen town hall **Destination:** Bad Kreuzen town hall **further information:** - Circular route - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Stelzhamer 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_430008152&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Stelzhamer 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_430008152&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Stelzhamer Path") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![Eibe](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/445732/982E6C3CAF0D21EDC48DF4F3D24EC444A63E131492CBFECCC323B2F0A9251928/eibe.jpg "Eibe") Bad Kreuzner Baumkreis The Celtic tree horoscope ------------------------- In line with the seasons, the Celts divided the year into two half-years, from March to September and from September to March, i.e. the period of long and short days. The Celtic tree circle assigned 22 trees to the different phases of the year, which make up the Celtic tree horoscope. 3 dedicated ladies in Bad Kreuzen worked out the properties of the trees and their healing powers and wrote them down in the "Treasure Book". A great project that was created with a lot of hard work and dedication. The 22 trees of life can be discovered on some of our hiking trails and are labelled with informative signs; they have been growing there for a long time and are firmly rooted. Nussi, the curious little squirrel, has prepared lots of questions and exciting tasks for our little hikers and is already looking forward to collecting a nut or two. Each LIFE TREE has been individually designed as an original book and is a very special gift for nature-loving people. The Treasure Book LEBENSBAUM and the LEBENSBAUM URKUNDEN are available in the online shop and from our "Tourismus Mitzi". If you would like to learn more about our trees of life, we recommend taking part in a guided tree circle hike. Our trained herbal educators will give you an insight into their extensive knowledge of the various trees and their "healing powers" and benefits. You will be surprised what you can "conjure up" from leaves, bark and fruit. ![Heimel Öffnungszeiten](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/402326/DCE328DF2B2B01FCD85F628F41E3BB14E08F71FD95690AED11975111D58BC75F/heimel-oeffnungszeiten.jpg "Heimel Öffnungszeiten") Biohof "Hinterkirner" Familie Heimel On our generational farm, we live and love to farm organically. Old grain varieties are sown on our fields, the rare agricultural crops are our passion, these include Ebners Rotkorn, Schlägler rye, buckwheat Billy and black oats. This high-quality grain is then processed directly on our farm! Organic wholemeal spelt flour Organic white spelt flour Organic pearl spelt (rice) Organic spelt semolina Organic spelt flakes Organic spelt biscuit chocolate Organic spelt pasta in different types [ © Open copyright © Urheber: Bruno Brandstätter Copyright: CURHAUS Marienschwestern GmbH Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/110227/D8281A141723944006A1A05C10012C1FF5A255DE3E15A5C67FC97905515B85C6/curhaus-bad-kreuzen.jpg "Curhaus Bad Kreuzen (© Urheber: Bruno Brandstätter Copyright: CURHAUS Marienschwestern GmbH)") CURHAUS Bad Kreuzen - 1. Zentrum für TEM ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/102381/curhaus-bad-kreuzen-1-zentrum-fuer-tem.html) ![Stammtisch](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/393815/C4E3EBFDF30561CEFD5CA7F3AEDE2119BB0989D1EF7482F986D43C7293026E81/stammtisch.jpg "Stammtisch") Gasthof "Zur Zugbrücke" Due to the large newly built event and dining room, we are also particularly suitable for company celebrations, seminars of all kinds, bus and group tours and other large events. Do you love cosiness and appreciate the special cuisine? Then you have come to the right place. We always offer the right setting, from romantic-culinary weekends to family-friendly holidays and glittering ball nights. In the heart of Bad Kreuzen, a well-kept inn with excellent cuisine and lots of comfort awaits you. ![natürlich Hausgemacht](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/393782/E9D28125BE1A91B8E473141AF0E35E6765189C7640361E0E1BFC37FFE648D359/natuerlich-hausgemacht.jpg "natürlich Hausgemacht") Kirchenwirt ...simply enjoy! Under this motto we want our guests to feel comfortable. Whether it's a small celebration with friends, acquaintances or relatives; or a cup of coffee with homemade pastry; or perhaps just a cool drink: with us, every guest should "simply feel good". ![BadKreuzenWeiserhoehe_TourismusverbandDonauOberoesterreichSintwerkGmbH Picknickkl](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/445724/24DFACFD4BF9E6CD34C168C73DBFF35A5D25F79B6D636C0F1F4B14019EAE0915/badkreuzenweiserhoehetourismusverbanddonauoberoesterreichsintwerkgmbh-picknickkl.jpg "BadKreuzenWeiserhoehe_TourismusverbandDonauOberoesterreichSintwerkGmbH Picknickkl") KuliNAHrium Bad Kreuzen Im kuliNAHrium finden Sie regionale Produkte von umliegenden Direktvermarktern und Landwirten. Von Nudeln, Mehl, Müsli über Fische, Wildgerichte, hausgemachten Pizzas zu Käse, Ziegenmilchprodukten, Wein, Schnaps, Kuchen im Glas und vielem mehr! Zusätzlich findet man auch nette Geschenksartikel wie Dekorationen oder Sie stellen sich ihren eigenen Geschenkskorb zusammen! Der Selbstbedienungs-Shop ist täglich von 6 bis 21 Uhr geöffnet, der Zutritt zum Kulinahrium ist nur mit Bankomatkarte (Mindestalter 18 Jahre) möglich. Außerdem gibt es jeden Freitag frisches Bauernbrot! Schauen Sie vorbei und entdecke die Vielfalt regionaler Köstlichkeiten! ![Nah&Frisch Aussenansicht](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/402328/CBAAADEBC246EEF9DE1F3AD839583EA4FD52E45A5597D56441C1951F4BAA073B/nah-frisch-aussenansicht.jpg "Nah&Frisch Aussenansicht") Nah & Frisch Honeder We at “Nah&Frisch Honeder” put special emphasis on local specialties. Firstly, our customers enjoy them and secondly, it offers more life quality for all of us - the selling of local products supports regional agriculture, secures local jobs and strengthens the local economy, especially in our rural region. In addition, the short transportation ways enable a high amount of freshness and quality of our products and support environmental protection and sustainability. ![Pfarrkirche des heiligen Vitus](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/415793/BBC2614EF86FCD8A6E0E2FAA910C5B45B349CDC2890D39FE60F54B1CDE593DB8/pfarrkirche-des-heiligen-vitus.jpg "Pfarrkirche des heiligen Vitus") St. Vitus Parish Church The start of the Gothic church’s construction dates back to 1324. A keystone from 1490 suggests the completion of the present place of worship. In 1399 the parish of Kreuzen was incorporated into the diocese of Waldhausen. In 1451 the parish of Kreuzen, next to Grein and Simonsfeld, was given to the Prince Regnant. As a consequence the regiment of Saxa Coburg-Gotha was the patron of the parish Kreuzen until 1968: On 28th November 1968 a letter of declaration of renunciation and later on 4th April 1974 a decree was signed between the regiment of Kreuzen and the diocese. Since then Bad Kreuzen is a parish of free episcopal conferment. The outer walls are supported by beautiful and strong buttresses. Big lancet windows on the southern side enlighten the interior. In baroque times the lower Gothic part of the tower was increased in height and in modern time it was given a pointed roof. The delicate stellar vault of the two-aisled church hall is carried by two pillars. Under the organ gallery the room is divided into three aisles. Through an enormous ogival triumphal arch you have a view to the parish choir. ![Taxi Sigl](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/415791/19582924F5BF79C2D577CFA28EEBAD6CACF499EC060091036C7319E58D18291E/taxi-sigl.jpg "Taxi Sigl") Taxi Sigl Travel agency, bus and taxi company Taxi on tel. order Location: in the village; near school ![BadKreuzenAusstellungBurgKreuzen Führung Turm](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/445736/E39E6E36735853424D1B509025C2FE317E02468DC13B0412A963C888E6B5A696/badkreuzenausstellungburgkreuzen-fuehrung-turm.jpg "BadKreuzenAusstellungBurgKreuzen Führung Turm") Wanderguide Tourismus Mitzi 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Getting there** Coming via the West motorway A1 from Vienna, Salzburg or Passau, take the Amstetten West exit, continue to Grein and then northwards to Bad Kreuzen. **Public Transit** [Arrival in the Danube region](https://www.donauregion.at/service/artikel/detail/2890/anreise-region-donau.html) How to get to the Danube region of Upper Austria? The fastest way to the destination – by train, bus, car, ship or plane. To Amstetten or Grein by train, then by bus to Bad Kreuzen (according to timetable) **Parking** Start in the town center of Bad Kreuzen: large parking lot available [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter - Deep winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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