Oberwang lies in the wooded hills around Mondsee and is nestled in the scenic Wangauer Ache valley. The landscape is a defining feature of the village, along with a circular hiking trail, church art, a recurring festival tradition and local stories. When planning your trip, you can choose between a trail with a stated distance and specific topics related to art and local history.

Hiking and route planning

The “Lebensroas” is a 2 km circular hiking trail that takes about 45 minutes to walk. The distance answers the question of how far the route is, while the approximate walking time helps you plan your schedule; together, they give you a clear idea of this hiking option. Find the latest route information on the route’s website. Take these details into account before setting out.

The gravel path on the “Lebensroas” is 1.50 metres wide and suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs when accompanied. This suitability depends on having a companion and on the conditions on site. If the width and accessibility are important to your plans, check the situation before your visit.

The Konrad Church and local history

The Konrad Church, a subsidiary church of St. Martin, stands just outside Oberwang in the municipal district of Gessenschwandt, at the foot of the wooded Kulmberg. Its early Baroque high altar was probably created around the middle of the 17th century in the workshop led by Hans Pernegger the Younger, who worked with Hans Waldburger, who died in 1630. Nine church windows feature striking stained glass by an artist. The altar thus dates to the early Baroque period, while the stained glass adds another artistic accent.

When finding your way around, it is worth keeping the names distinct: the “Places of Faith: In the Footsteps of Abbot Konrad” route ends at Oberwang Parish Church, while the Konrad Church stands outside Oberwang in Gessenschwandt.

The Konrad Festival takes place every year on the first Sunday in August, is dedicated to supporting contemporary art and includes a Mass at the Konrad Church. For a trip focused on this theme, the festival is a seasonal point of interest; check the specific festival date when planning. Unlike the church’s permanent artistic features, the festival is an annual event associated with this Sunday.

The Konrad Fountain stands at the spot that local tradition associates with the murdered Abbot Chunrad Bosinlother. According to the story, his body was buried there and later came back to the surface through a spring. Here, a story about the abbot and the spring complements the art-historical themes of the Konrad Church.

Leo Fall composed the operetta “The Jolly Farmer” following an encounter with the farmer Josef Schossleitner. This connection offers a glimpse into the creation of a stage work, alongside the church-related themes.

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