Hirschbach im Mühlkreis offers a variety of highlights: architectural heritage and art meet topics related to herbs, while two named trails each have their own focus. This variety can be a useful starting point when choosing a holiday apartment. Consider whether you are most interested in the Bauernmöbelmuseum and the parish church, herb knowledge, or trails with a specific destination.
Bauernmöbelmuseum and Parish Church
The Bauernmöbelmuseum Hirschbach displays works by the artist Franz von Zülow. It is housed in a typical Mühlviertel farmstead and also presents several special exhibitions each year. The museum therefore highlights both Franz von Zülow’s art and the building and exhibitions. Those interested in culture will find several different topics to explore during a visit.
Another historical landmark is the parish church of Hirschbach im Mühlkreis. It is Late Gothic; the present building was constructed between 1480 and 1490. The church’s pilgrimage history is linked to the healing water in Grünbrunn. The church thus offers a different perspective on local history from the museum: here, the construction period and pilgrimage are the defining aspects.
Herb Knowledge at the Kräuterstadl
The herb exhibition at the Kräuterstadl features themed sections on herbalism and herbal cosmetics, an herb library, and an old farmhouse garden. Its focus therefore ranges from knowledge about plants to cosmetic applications. The individual sections offer different perspectives on the exhibition, rather than treating herbs as a single, uniform subject.
Audio guides lead visitors through the exhibition. They provide information about the history and milestones of herbalism, medicinal herbs and medicine, herbal scents, and the cultivation and processing of herbs. So whether you are interested in the development of herb knowledge or in cultivation and processing, there are topics to explore. This gives the exhibition a different focus from the cultural and historical highlights of the museum and church.
Steinbloß and Trails with Different Focuses
The 12.5 km Steinbloß-Mauer-Weg in Hirschbach leads to a total of 24 grey-and-white examples of Steinbloß architecture. The trail focuses on the variety of stonework, including Mühlviertel Steinbloß houses as well as various stone walls and natural stone walls. Those interested in architectural forms can compare these examples with the historic building type that houses the Bauernmöbelmuseum: here, the farmstead as a museum building is in focus; there, the variety of Steinbloß construction along a trail.
The Hirtstein-Weg has a different focus: it leads to the Hirtstein, at 844 m the highest point in the municipality of Hirschbach. The Steinbloß-Mauer-Weg is defined by its length and architectural forms; the Hirtstein-Weg by its destination and elevation.
Find a Holiday Apartment to Suit Your Interests
When looking for a holiday apartment in Hirschbach, you can first decide which topics you want to shape your stay: art and architectural history, herb knowledge, or the named trails. The information about the cultural sites and trails offers specific points to consider.
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