Discover Nußbach through a range of highlights: the Nussgeistweg climbs through the forest to an observation tower, while the Bilderbuchweg is a circular walk with stops in the town centre. Other attractions include the Gothic parish church, religious connections to Wimberg and centuries-old Nussgeist production. When planning your visit, you can choose between landscapes, a walk around the town, and cultural or production history.
Trails and views
The Nussgeistweg passes typical four-sided farmsteads and climbs through a forest towards the “Sattl” forester’s lodge. It leads to the “Weiß’n am Sattl” observation tower at an elevation of 763 m; from there, the view stretches across mountain ranges as far as the Hausruck and Mühlviertel regions. A ridge along the Nussgeistweg also offers a view over the “Kremsauen” nature reserve and the “Kremsau” retention basin. The two viewpoints offer different perspectives: the tower provides far-reaching views across the mountain ranges, while the ridge overlooks the nature reserve and retention basin. As the trail climbs through a forest, check the local trail conditions before setting out.
The Bilderbuchweg offers a different experience: this circular route is suitable for strollers and has 16 stops through the centre of Nußbach. Here, the stops in town are the main attraction; the Nussgeistweg climbs through the forest to viewpoints. The two routes therefore differ in both format and setting: a town walk with stops or a landscape route with a climb and far-reaching views. If you are travelling with a stroller, you can plan the Bilderbuchweg as a suitable town circuit with 16 stops.
Church and historical connections
The parish church stands in the centre of Nußbach and was built in the Gothic style. Its 64 m-high tower was built in the early 20th century. The church’s architectural style and the tower’s construction date represent different historical periods: Gothic architecture and a tower built in the early 20th century. If you are interested in architectural history, these are two specific points of interest from different periods.
A traditional May procession went to Wimberg on 1 May; if you are looking for an upcoming date, check the parish calendar. Another historical connection is a chapel dedicated to the Holy Cross, built by seven farmers from Wimberg. Wimberg thus appears both as the procession’s destination and as the home village of the builders.
Nussgeist as a local tradition
Nußbacher Nussgeist has been produced in Nußbach for centuries; around 30 producers make it. The long history of production and the approximate number of producers show two sides of the same tradition: historical continuity and the breadth of production today. For your travel plans, this offers a different perspective on Nußbach from its trails and architectural history: Nussgeist links a specific product with a production history rooted in the local community. The number of producers is approximate and may change.
Discover more destinations: Spital Am Pyhrn, Pettenbach, Steinbach Am Ziehberg, Etzelsdorf, Obergrünburg, Rosenau Am Hengstpaß, Molln, Schlierbach.
Return to the main travel overview: Kirchdorf An Der Krems.
