Eschenau im Hausruckkreis offers a varied landscape with largely untouched nature, as well as the special attraction Ölbründl and a challenging mountain bike route. Hiking is an obvious focus; if you would like to explore by bike, the “Löffler Loop” offers a specific tour destination. The Ölbründl Chapel in Salling and Rath Chapel in Rath also add to the local attractions. Before making plans, you can weigh up whether you would rather relax, hike, cycle or visit individual sights.
Landscape, Hiking and Breaks
The landscape is especially suited to hiking, and scenic viewpoints invite you to linger. This offers a choice between active pursuits and peaceful breaks. Agriculture plays a dominant role in Eschenau and is largely practised in a very nature-friendly way; it is part of the local character. If you are choosing between a more active or a more relaxed way to spend your days, you can include hikes and viewpoints in your plans. This combines exercise in the countryside with the opportunity to pause and take it all in.
Ölbründl and the Chapels
Ölbründl is a special attraction in Eschenau. The spring water is said to cure eye ailments. The Ölbründl Chapel is in Salling, Eschenau, while Rath Chapel is in Rath, Eschenau. These locations make it easy to plan a visit to the two chapels as separate destinations. Alongside nature and activities, these specific local attractions are another option to include in your travel plans.
Mountain Biking on the Löffler Loop
The challenging “Löffler Loop” mountain bike route is almost 45 kilometres long and has around 1,325 metres of elevation gain. As the distance and elevation figures are approximate, check the route statistics again before setting off. After a descent to Eschenau, the route climbs uphill via Miniberg. It runs mostly off-road and through the Valley of the Seven Mills. These details help you assess the tour: the distance and elevation give an approximate idea of its scale, while Miniberg and the Valley of the Seven Mills describe specific sections of the route. As a challenging route, it is a different kind of undertaking from hiking or a stay focused on taking it easy.
Getting There and Places to Eat
For travel by public transport, you can use information from the OÖ Verkehrsverbund. There are two inns in Eschenau where you can stop and relax. If you plan to visit one of them, check in advance whether it will be open when you visit.
Plan a Stay That Suits You
If you are looking for a holiday apartment for a stay in Eschenau, it helps to decide on your main focus first. The Löffler Loop is a challenging cycling tour; hiking and viewpoints put more emphasis on the landscape, while Ölbründl and the chapels add local attractions to your itinerary. This way, you can start planning with the experiences that matter to you.
Discover more destinations: Rottenbach, Pollham, Sankt Georgen Bei Grieskirchen, Meggenhofen, Natternbach, Taufkirchen an der Trattnach, Haag Am Hausruck, Tollet
Go to the overview of the wider region: Grieskirchen.
