--- title: Sagenhaftes Ebensee - Sagenweg 8, Offenseegebiet url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008659/sagenhaftes-ebensee-sagenweg-8-offenseegebiet.html" description: "A book by Karin Schmied and Ursula Rohrweck (both from the Ebensee library) entitled \"Sagenhaftes Ebensee\" was published in 2022, in which 32 legends from the Traunsee municipality of Ebensee and its immediate surroundings are written down. On the 8 legend trails, you can follow in the footsteps of the legends and their locations on foot or in some cases by bike." date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Sagenhaftes Ebensee - Sagenweg 8, Offenseegebiet Sagenhaftes Ebensee - Sagenweg 8, Offenseegebiet ================================================== **Starting place:** 4802 Ebensee **Destination:** 4802 Ebensee ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/250562/11C6F02C10F2F3CE264D5A848447C393AF60DDFC481B0C15B17ECF159A8A2781/offensee-im-fruehling.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/250563/085B7A5EE4D903EF0DA25B412DA498962CC1698DB071F5E18743478D738B029E/offensee-am-fusse-des-toten-gebirges.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/250564/ED911B8FEAD79AE5450E7412417476F035A6C3958EEA46BB283C87847DF09F17/offensee-im-herbst.jpg) © Open copyright © Gerhard Spengler Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/250562/11C6F02C10F2F3CE264D5A848447C393AF60DDFC481B0C15B17ECF159A8A2781/offensee-im-fruehling.jpg "© Gerhard Spengler") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/250562/11C6F02C10F2F3CE264D5A848447C393AF60DDFC481B0C15B17ECF159A8A2781/offensee-im-fruehling.jpg) © Open copyright © Ferienregion Traunsee-Almtal Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/250563/085B7A5EE4D903EF0DA25B412DA498962CC1698DB071F5E18743478D738B029E/offensee-am-fusse-des-toten-gebirges.jpg "© Ferienregion Traunsee-Almtal") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/250563/085B7A5EE4D903EF0DA25B412DA498962CC1698DB071F5E18743478D738B029E/offensee-am-fusse-des-toten-gebirges.jpg) © Open copyright © Gerhard Spengler Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/250564/ED911B8FEAD79AE5450E7412417476F035A6C3958EEA46BB283C87847DF09F17/offensee-im-herbst.jpg "© Gerhard Spengler") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/250564/ED911B8FEAD79AE5450E7412417476F035A6C3958EEA46BB283C87847DF09F17/offensee-im-herbst.jpg) 1. 2. 3. Hauptstraße 34 4802 Ebensee [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hauptstra%C3%9Fe%2034%2C%204802%20Ebensee "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Hauptstra%C3%9Fe%2034%2C%204802%20Ebensee "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:ernbH}ynsAhA{ABiFjBgBdGt@xAe@nCzBdEq@xCjEdGm@XfDs@zIPlG~CdLQnDPdGU~E[PGlFNfAIlCkC`AkCe@_BmBqBt@gFm@m@MM]_Cn@iFeAwDB@@?@?@?B?@?@cAuAuAs@gKtC_CdBcBdEc@EiIwNZq@JqGhJgU~BuBdBqDxAwAxEaKzB_@&server=meta.tourdata.at) A book by Karin Schmied and Ursula Rohrweck (both from the Ebensee library) entitled "Sagenhaftes Ebensee" was published in 2022, in which 32 legends from the Traunsee municipality of Ebensee and its immediate surroundings are written down. On the 8 legend trails, you can follow in the footsteps of the legends and their locations on foot or in some cases by bike. Start of the legendary hike: Schießstatt Rindbach car parkTo Offensee via Fahrnau and back via Offenseestraße with a stopover in Dielleiten to Ebensee to the starting point - taxi service available **Alternative:** Drive to Offensee - hike towards Fahrnau to the confluence of the three streams and back - round Offensee lake There are the following legends on this tour:- of the monster - the water fairies of the Offensee - the Kotzenfresserstube **DETAILS ABOUT THE BOOK:** Karin Schmied/Ursula Rohrweck **Legendary Ebensee** *32 legends and stories for hikers* Softcover, approx. 150 pages Format: 13.5 x 21 cm Euro approx. 20,00 Publication date: November 2022 **Legendary journey through Ebensee** Dwarves, witches, giants and other mythical figures populate the legendary world of the Salzkammergut. This book traces the traditional stories surrounding the saltworks town of Ebensee on the southern shore of Lake Traunsee and invites you to discover the locations on marked walks. The authors have edited the legends in a contemporary style and each legend is accompanied by notes on local history. Authors from Ebensee, including Sarah Michaela Orlovský, have contributed new legends. The 32 legends are organised into eight legend trails. The routes can be accessed via QR codes and an accompanying map. The world of legends can thus be explored on foot or by bike. All the legends are also available as audio files, which can also be listened to using QR codes. The book also contains five legends in English. The net proceeds from the book project will go to the Ebensee library. About the authors: **Karin Schmied** Born in 1957, lives in Ebensee, studied English and History at the University of Salzburg and taught at Gmunden Grammar School until her retirement. Voluntary head of the Ebensee community and parish library since 1998. **Ursula Rohrweck** Born in 1957, grew up in Ebensee, where she also lives. Retired primary school teacher and headmistress. Volunteer librarian at the Ebensee library. She writes texts and reads old writings in the Spinnstube Ebensee. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4802 Ebensee **Destination:** 4802 Ebensee **duration:** 1h 5m **length:** 4,3 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 26m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 33m **Lowest point:** 649m **Highest point:** 674m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Great panorama **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Gravel, Hiking trail, Other [ ![Altitude profile Sagenhaftes Ebensee - Sagenweg 8, Offenseegebiet](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008659&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Sagenhaftes Ebensee - Sagenweg 8, Offenseegebiet](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008659&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Sagenhaftes Ebensee - Sagenweg 8, Offenseegebiet") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Parking fees**See https://www.ebensee.at/Gebuehrenpflichtiges\_Parken [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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