The Kremstal Cycle Path R10 runs from Traun to Klaus and is of central importance to cycle tourism in the Kremstal valley and Kirchdorf an der Krems. Signposts from the cycle path point towards the town centre. Kirchdorf invites cyclists to discover its cultural, dining and shopping options. The regional route thus serves as a starting point for exploring the town centre, whose market history and cultural sites are well worth discovering in their own right.
Between the Krems and the mountains
Kirchdorf an der Krems lies between the Sengsengebirge mountains to the south and the gentle hills of northern Upper Austria. For centuries, the Krems River has shaped the routes, squares and local way of life here. Hiking trails from Kirchdorf head towards Kalkalpen National Park; excursions take you into the mountain world between Pyhrn and Priel. For planning purposes, this gives you a useful distinction: the hiking trails head towards a named national park, while the excursions take you into a mountain world between two points of reference.
The Benedictine Kremstal Pilgrim Circular Route also passes through Schlierbach, NuĂźbach, Wartberg, Inzersdorf, Micheldorf and the district capital, Kirchdorf an der Krems. The route thus connects Kirchdorf with the named towns along its way.
Market traditions and cultural history
At Kirchdorf an der Krems’s historic market square, the weekly market, fresh produce market and long-standing craft traditions come together. For visitors interested in local culture, the market and crafts offer a tangible impression of what has shaped the town. The main square tells a story of its own development: it was created south of the old Anger village, at Rathausplatz, as a Bamberg-style linear street market. This location places its origins in relation to the old Anger village.
The church’s history is also precisely dated: it was consecrated on 15 June 1119 by Bishop Ulrich of Passau in honour of Saint Gregory. The date, consecrating bishop and dedication give this chapter of Kirchdorf’s history a precise historical and religious context.
Neupernstein Castle was expanded into its present form between 1715 and 1718; the architect was Jakob Prandtauer. Since 2003, it has been the Schloss Neupernstein cultural centre. The cultural centre has two halls with different capacities: the Hanveld Hall has 100 seats, while the Pernstein Hall has 250. The difference in size is clear: the Pernstein Hall has 150 more seats. Kirchdorf thus offers both architectural history and a cultural centre with named venues and clearly specified capacities.
Getting here and finding your way
Public transport is available at Kirchdorf a. d. Krems station. Free park-and-ride parking is available on BahnhofstraĂźe. For planning your journey, these are two specific details: public transport at the station and a free park-and-ride option on BahnhofstraĂźe.
Discover more destinations: Hinterstoder, Kremsmünster, Molln, Schlierbach, Vorderstoder, Windischgarsten, Rossleithen, Ried im Traunkreis, Grünburg, Spital am Pyhrn, Klaus an der Pyhrnbahn, Haselböckau, Kirchdorf an der Krems, Inzersdorf im Kremstal, Pettenbach, Dauersdorf, Obergrünburg, Nußbach, Rosenau am Hengstpaß, Steinbach an der Steyr, St. Pankraz, Leonstein, Steyrling, Rinnerberg, Schweizersberg, Micheldorf in Oberösterreich, Steinbach am Ziehberg, Edlbach, Oberschlierbach, Wartberg an der Krems, Etzelsdorf.
For the full regional travel overview: Upper Austria.
