Auberg offers several points of interest for a stay: the Baroque furnishings of St. George’s Church on the Hollerberg, historic architectural styles, circular walking trails of varying lengths and the history of hop growing. The trails differ in length and character; churches and farms trace a timeline spanning several centuries.
Churches and historic architecture
St. George’s Church on the Hollerberg was first mentioned in historical records in 1378. In the 15th century, Knight Hans Hollerberger had it rebuilt; it was consecrated in 1462. As a subsidiary church, it belongs to the parish of St. Peter am Wimberg. Its Baroque furnishings mark a later period: the high altar painting, created by Johann Georg Dominikus Grasmair in 1732, depicts Saint George fighting the dragon. There is also a wood-carved group of figures depicting the Crucifixion, dating from 1749. The church’s construction history and the dates of its furnishings therefore belong to different periods.
The Unterkagererhof open-air museum was first mentioned in historical records in 1287. Its distinctive architectural style still resembles its appearance more than 300 years ago. The Hochhaus ruins, now often called Wiesmayrschlößl, present a different picture: they were mentioned in historical records in 1437, but today only an earthen mound remains, with no masonry visible. The farmstead and the ruins thus represent different forms of architectural heritage: a distinctive historic structure on the one hand, and a greatly reduced visible remnant on the other.
Circular trails of varying lengths
The Traumweg is a 5.5-kilometre circular trail. Its route includes a somewhat steep climb to the Iglbacher Alm; afterwards, the trail offers magnificent views. At around 10 kilometres, the Legends and Myths Hiking Trail is longer. The Devil’s Stone can be reached from the trail via a short detour. The two circular routes therefore differ not only in length but also in their points of interest.
Kraft-Quelle-Baum is on a much larger scale: this circular hiking trail is around 59 kilometres long and focuses on tree healing. Thirty information boards along the route describe the healing powers, mythology and effects of trees. Alongside the shorter circular trails, it offers an extensive hiking option with a clearly defined theme. The stated distances help distinguish the trails by length; by themselves, they do not indicate how long they will take you to walk.
There is also a connection to the hop-growing landscape for cyclists: the Hopfen-Radroute passes through Auberg at kilometre 1.6 and then runs downhill past hop fields. If you plan to take this route, check the route details before setting out.
Hops as part of local history
The hop cone on Auberg’s municipal coat of arms symbolises the importance of hops to Auberg. The history of hop growing is also linked to the village: hop growing resumed in the Mühlviertel after the war, beginning in the municipality of Auberg. The coat of arms, agricultural history and cycling route each offer a different connection to hops—from a local symbol and historical context to a route that passes hop fields.
Accommodation for group programmes
The Ă–NJ Erlebnishof, with its hostel, offers accommodation for school trips, Ă–KO and nature-experience weeks, as well as holiday camps. These uses provide a specific context for the accommodation offered there. If you are considering the hostel for your trip, check current availability before making plans.
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