Sebaldusweg stage 2 of 4 | Laussa - Maria Neustift

Starting place: 4461 Laussa

Destination: 4443 Maria Neustift

Multi-day tour

Possible accommodation

Stadtplatz 27
4400 Steyr

Short description:

Starting point: Laussa
Stage destination: Maria Neustift
Route surface: Hiking trail, asphalt, forest road
Route length: 22 km
Elevation gain: approx. 950 m

All information about accommodation, catering, and shuttle service can be found at www.sebaldusweg.at

Quality of experience: *****

Recommended season:

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

Properties:

Multi-stage route
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Cultural/historical value

Description:

Discover along the way:
Parish church in Laussa (dedicated to St. Mary), limestone rock nature reserve and outdoor pool in Laussa, some chapels, stations of the Laussa motor skills park, pilgrimage church Maria Neustift (Mary – healer of the sick), Healing Path as well as signposted chapel paths with magnificent panorama in Maria Neustift, traditional wood-fired baked goods

Off the path:
Laussa – orchid meadow nature reserve, sport climbing with over 180 routes on several rocks located in and around the village center, including the famous "Sauzahn", THE climbing center in the Ennstal. Maria Neustift – family-friendly hikes on Glasenberg and Freithofberg, Ramingtal archery course

Breathe deeply:
Plattenberg – wind turbines – enjoy the view along the entire Sonnberg ridge

Opening hours and mass times:

Parish church Laussa and pilgrimage church Maria Neustift

Directions:

Village square Laussa - Sonnberg – Long-distance hiking trail 04/06 – Wind park – Spadenberg – Glasenberg – Maria Neustift; Variant: from the Kleinschönleiten guesthouse to Sonnberg

From the parish church Laussa, walk to the Geiger guesthouse, then behind the guesthouse along the climbing rock and up a meadow path. At the Breitn chapel, turn left following the Rotbauer farm track, along the Floesserweg, you reach after a longer uphill stretch, passing the Schneiderweg holiday farm, the junction on the Sonnberg ridge. From here, follow the long-distance hiking trail 04/06, pass the Laussa wind park, then the Spadenberg, and reach Maria Neustift via the Glasenberg – a detour to the summit is highly recommended due to the view and panorama over pre-Alpine peaks.

Variant from the Kleinschönleiten guesthouse: from the guesthouse, hike on the Kneipp Peace Trail (E 50) over the juniper heath to the natural monument Rebensteiner Mauer and from there continue towards Sonnberg, where you meet the Sebaldusweg again.

Tip:

Stopover dining:

Enough snacks and drinks are recommended, as there are only limited opportunities for catering during the stages. It is also advisable to check the opening times of the gastronomy businesses in advance.

Exact information about dining options can be found at Gastronomy Sebaldusweg (steyr-nationalpark.at)

Safety guidelines:
As there are few opportunities to stop for refreshments directly along the trail, it is advisable to take enough snacks and drinks with you.Equipment:
Sturdy hiking shoes, sun and rain protection, first aid kit for emergencies, possibly hiking poles.Additional information:

Info on dining and accommodation options or bookable offers at www.sebaldusweg.at