Discover Ebenau

When choosing where to stay, what matters is which experiences you actually want to include in your trip. Ebenau offers several clearly distinct themes: the Mill Trail to the Plötz Natural Monument, historic evidence of the water-powered and hammer mill industries, the parish church and the museum in the Fürstenstöckl. There is also a Thursday weekly market and Almbach canyoning. If you are looking for a hotel in Ebenau, these highlights can help you plan your stay. Visiting conditions vary by destination: prior registration is required for the Waschl Mill, the museum has seasonal opening hours, and you should check whether canyoning is available.

Mill Trail to Plötz

The Ebenau Mill Trail starts at the Waschl Mill, leads to the Plötz Natural Monument and returns to Ebenau via the reservoir footbridge. The Plötz Natural Monument is a gorge with rock basins and an impressive waterfall. In total, there are seven historic farm mills in Ebenau and at the Plötz Natural Monument. The Waschl Mill is also the starting point of the hiking trail; anyone wishing to visit it must register in advance. If you want to combine the hike with a visit to the mill, take these different requirements into account when planning: the trail returns to Ebenau via Plötz, while visits to the mill must be arranged in advance.

Water Engineering and Industrial History

In Ebenau’s town center, opposite the municipal office, the historic, walk-through water tunnel is located in the Schwarzaubach Gorge. It is 53.3 meters long and once channeled water from the Schwarzaubach Gorge to the waterwheels of the hammer mill. Its former function brings a specific technical aspect of industrial history to life. The Brass Trail is a themed trail in Ebenau that tells the story of the town’s industrial history. The focus differs: the water tunnel centers on the former water supply to the hammer mill, while the Brass Trail explores Ebenau’s industrial history.

The Ebenau parish church offers another historical perspective. It was built in 1698/99 by Archbishop Johann E. Count Thun and dedicated to Saint Florian in 1704. Its construction and consecration mark two distinct milestones in its history.

Museum, Weekly Market and Canyoning

The museum in the Fürstenstöckl is open from June to September on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; guided tours start on the hour. The exhibits include historical weapons and firearms made at the Ebenau works at the time. The collection thus connects specific objects with the history of local manufacturing. Since museum visits are limited to certain days of the week and a particular season, please check the opening hours before your arrival.

Ebenau’s weekly market takes place every Thursday in front of the Zenkersaal. Thursday is therefore the key day to plan around for the market, while the museum also depends on the season and opening hours. Almbach canyoning in Ebenau is suitable for both experienced participants and beginners. You should check whether the activity is available before your trip.

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