Treubach offers several distinct points of interest for a stay: the parish church at the heart of the village, the history of the Bründl Chapel, hiking trails and offerings from the Pfesch private brewery. The range of topics extends from church architecture and forest hikes to brewing seminars, beer tastings and local shopping. You can plan your stay around your own interests; specific offerings such as the beer picnic have special booking conditions.
Churches and chapels: different historical layers
The beautifully restored Treubach parish church is at the heart of the village and is surrounded by the cemetery. It was built in the Gothic style and later given a Baroque makeover. Its Baroque interior includes lattice bandwork stucco by Johann Michael Vierthaler, dating from 1729. Stucco is sculpted decoration; the term lattice bandwork describes the form of this detail. Gothic and Baroque thus mark successive periods of design.
According to an indulgence letter from 1465, Treubach’s Church of St. Mary had the special status of a church of indulgence and pilgrimage. A pilgrimage church was a destination for religious pilgrimages; the indulgence letter anchors this historical status to a specific date. This is a different way of approaching the church’s history than through the parish church’s construction phases and interior: here the focus is on religious status, while there it is on architectural development.
The Bründl Chapel was built in 1737 west of and below the church. It was rebuilt in 1945 by returning soldiers from the Second World War; since then, it has also been known as the Returnees’ Chapel. A spring lies beside the chapel and is traditionally believed to have healing powers for eye ailments. This belief is part of local tradition and should be distinguished from the historically dated rebuilding.
The dates form a timeline, but not a single, unified building history: 1465 refers to the pilgrimage status of the Church of St. Mary, 1729 to the stucco detail, 1737 to the construction of the chapel and 1945 to its rebuilding.
Brewing seminars, tours and beer picnics
At the Pfesch private brewery, participants can take part directly in brewing beer during a brewing seminar; no prior knowledge is required. Tours have a different focus and include tastings of various beer styles from the Innviertel beer region. The seminar involves active participation in the brewing process, while the tour focuses on tasting different beer styles.
The Innviertel beer picnic offered by the Pfesch private brewery includes a rowboat trip on the pond. Depending on the weather, it can be booked from mid-April to mid-October. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Treubach and want the picnic to influence your travel dates, check the current booking details before planning your stay.
Hiking, fishing and local shopping
Treubach has an extensive network of hiking trails for relaxing walks, as well as peaceful forest trails. The hiking network offers opportunities for exercise, while the quiet forest paths provide a scenic touch. Fishing is also possible in Treubach. Small farm shops offer opportunities to shop locally. So, alongside hiking, you can choose between another outdoor activity and shopping for regional products. Local shopping is a distinct focus alongside outdoor activities.
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