Sebaldusweg Section 2 of 3 | Losenstein - Maria Neustift

Description:
Discover on the way: Parish church in Laussa (consecrated to St. Mary), limestone wall nature reserve and open-air swimming pool in Laussa, several chapels, pilgrimage church of Maria Neustift (Mary, Saviour of the Sick), Salvation Trail as well as signposted chapel paths with magnificent panorama in Maria Neustift, traditional wood-fired oven pastries.

Off the beaten track:

Laussa - Orchid meadow nature reserve, sport climbing with over 180 routes on several rocks situated in and around the village centre, including the famous "Sauzahn", THE climbing centre in the Enns Valley.

Maria Neustift - family-friendly hikes on the Glasenberg and Freithofberg, Ramingtaler Bogenparcour.

Museums/Exhibitions

Laussa - collection of Stone Age finds at the municipal office, Sengstschmied chapel in Pechgraben, Mitterberg Troadkasten (approx. 1.5 km off the Sebaldus Trail). 

Directions:
From the village square of Losenstein (church), the trail leads up the Kirchenberg, further on via hiking trail E74 to the Fatima Chapel and from there on towards Sauzahn. Before Sauzahn, at the old lime tree, go left along the Brettertal estate road down to Laussa.

From the Laussa parish church, walk to the Geiger inn, from there take the steep meadow path towards Sonnberg. At the Breitn Chapel, turn left and follow the Rotbauer Güterweg (goods path) along the Flößerweg (raftsmen's path).

After a long uphill stretch, past the Schneiderweg holiday farm, you reach the turnoff to the ridge of the Sonnberg. From here, follow the long-distance hiking trail 04/06, pass the Laussa wind farm, then the Spadenberg and arrive at Maria Neustift via the Glasenberg - a detour to the summit is very worthwhile because of the view and the panorama of pre-Alpine peaks.

Tip:
Stop off on the way:
Laussa: Gasthof Geiger in the village centre, Holzeck Cafe&Bar.
Maria Neustift: Glasner Hütte, Gasthaus Schaupp, Café Bäckerei Steinparzer, Roisentaverne

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 walking shoes, sun and rain protection, first aid kit for emergencies, possibly walking sticks.

Additional information:
Information on places to stop for refreshments and overnight stays or bookable offers at www.sebaldusweg.at