Gaflenz

With an area of just under 59 km², Gaflenz is one of the largest market towns in Upper Austria. Over 60 % of the area is covered in forest. Surrounded by hills and gentle mountains in a quiet location, this gem offers relaxation for its guests. In hikeable Gaflenz, everyone can find "their way", from lovers of easy hikes and circular routes to fans of steep climbs. Hiking trails and mountain roads lead to interesting places at altitudes between 500 m and 1,167 m. Traditional inns and taverns spoil you with culinary delights.

Worth experiencing:

• Pilgrimage church of St Sebald, built in Gothic style on the summit of the Heiligenstein
• St Sebald's Chapel just below the pilgrimage church with the stone tomb of St Sebaldus
• Gaflenz parish church, dedicated to St Andrew and St Vitus in 1140, with the sound monument Chrisman organ, the statue of St Sebaldus and the uncovered frescoes dating from around 1380
• Way of the Cross chapels on the pilgrimage route between Gaflenz and Heiligenstein l Heiligenstein themed trail
• Forest nature trail on the Heiligenstein
• Outdoor pool with its large sunbathing lawns and mighty trees

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"It is not the happy who are grateful, it is the grateful who are happy!" (Sir Francis Bacon)