Discover Elixhausen

Elixhausen brings together local history, walking routes and crafts, offering a range of ways to enjoy a stay. The Elixhausen Activity Arena has running and walking trails for everyone from beginners to experts; routes vary in length and difficulty. The approximately 3 km hike to Lake Ragginger also starts in Elixhausen and takes around 50 minutes. Churches, chapels and Ursprung Castle add historical landmarks to the nature and outdoor activities. If you are looking for a hotel in Elixhausen, these themes can help you decide what to focus on during your stay.

Local history between church and chapel

Elixhausen received a small church in 1168/1175, dedicated to Saints Bartholomew and Vitus; the parish responsible for it was Bergheim. Around 1516/1517, the Church of St. Bartholomew and St. Vitus was enlarged, and its Gothic tower has survived to this day.

The Honterus Church in Elixhausen-Sachsenheim was consecrated on Sunday, 24 September 1961, and named after the Transylvanian reformer Johannes Honterus. Its organ has a history of its own: it was built in 1881 and brought to Elixhausen from the Protestant Church in Bad Reichenhall in 1962.

The Dreibrüder Chapel was built in 1773 and commemorates a settled inheritance dispute in the Rehlingen household. Its Baroque design is described in detail: the masonry three-sided pillar supports a pyramid-shaped shingle roof; niches contain oil paintings on sheet metal. Ursprung Castle adds another architectural landmark. The small Baroque castle is used by the school administration. According to the Federal Monuments Authority’s register entry of 30 June 2025, it is protected as a listed monument under an ordinance.

Outdoor activities and an excursion to Lake Ragginger

The routes in the Elixhausen Activity Arena have been measured using GPS. Consistent signage with kilometre markers and directional signs helps with navigation; the routes vary in length and difficulty, from options for beginners to trails for experts. This gives you a choice of different running and walking routes, without assuming that everyone is at the same level.

The hike to Lake Ragginger starts in Elixhausen and runs via Weichenberg and Ehrengraben. The route is approximately 3 km long and takes around 50 minutes. Lake Ragginger is an excursion destination in a protected landscape area, popular with cyclists and a place for long walks. The route is described as unsuitable for pushchairs; check the latest access information before setting out.

There are also activities around Elixhausen in winter: winter walks and snowshoe tours offer a chance to get active in the snow. Alongside the Activity Arena routes, these provide seasonal options to choose from.

Bread baking and ceramics

The bread-baking hut in Elixhausen’s village square is heated once a month. Between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., participants can drop off dough they have prepared themselves and collect the baked bread in the afternoon. Check the published dates before travelling if you would like to include baking in your stay.

Gerhard Oberholzner’s ceramic garden displays handmade, cheerful one-of-a-kind pieces, as well as colourful ceramics for the home and garden. There are no set opening hours for viewing the pieces; visitors are asked to call in advance. Please arrange your visit by phone beforehand.

Getting there by regional bus

Regional bus route 120 operates between Salzburg – Elixhausen – Obertrum – Mitterhof – Mattsee – Palting. The published timetable comes into effect on 14 September 2026. Check the times that apply on your travel date before setting off.

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