Oberkurzheim: Water, Routes and History

When planning a trip to Oberkurzheim, it is worth distinguishing between water, routes and historic destinations.

Water and wellness

The natural swimming pond has a water surface of 4,700 m² and a separate shallow-water area for children. These are two specific features to consider if you are planning around the size of the water surface and the availability of such an area. The Pöls indoor swimming pool has an adjoining wellness area with separate saunas for women and men. These details give the two aquatic facilities distinct profiles: at the natural swimming pond, the focus is on the water surface and shallow-water area, while at the Pöls indoor swimming pool, it is on the adjoining wellness area and its two sauna areas.

Choose routes by type and destination

The Mühltalweg Oberkurzheim is a scenic, quiet circular trail where you can explore the Pöls natural swimming pond. The “Weg zum Papier” geocaching trail is 5.5 km long, runs around the Heinzel Pöls company premises and includes eight stations. The two offerings therefore differ in their stated features: the Mühltalweg is defined by its circular route and connection to the pond, while the geocaching trail is defined by its length, number of stations and connection to the company premises.

The Burgen-Tour for motorcycles and classic cars passes through Oberkurzheim. A separate hike titled “Ruine Offenburg und Schwarzer Hergott” follows Offenburger Straße, passes the “Johannes Kreuz” wayside shrine and continues to Oberkurzheim. Another route to Ruine Offenburg passes through Oberkurzheim and continues to the ruin. The routes can thus be distinguished by their means of transport and named destinations, without treating them as a single tour.

Cycling and riding tours also have their own distinct features. The MTB route leads to the “Schwarzen Herrgott” summit cross and offers views towards Pöls. The Reitweg Oberkurzheim route recommends stopping at Ruine Offenburg to enjoy the view. Conditions on the riding trail and MTB route may change; the hike description may also be updated. Check the relevant details before setting out.

Horse riding and carriage rides

Oberkurzheim has an extensive network of riding trails. At its own facility in Pöls, Haflingerhof Berr offers riding lessons and also provides carriage rides in Pöls. This covers three distinct aspects: an extensive network of riding trails in Oberkurzheim, riding lessons at the Haflingerhof facility and carriage rides in Pöls. If horse riding is a focus of your trip, you can take these details into account separately when planning.

Buildings and historic places

The Romanesque charnel house in the churchyard dates from the 12th century. Schloss Sauerbrunn was built by Franz Freiherr von Teuffenbach between 1547 and 1552. The two buildings therefore represent different historical periods: the charnel house dates from the 12th century, while a more precise period in the 16th century is given for Schloss Sauerbrunn. This provides a clear chronological comparison without equating the building histories of the two places.

The ruins are also described in different ways. Ruine Reifenstein is located about 100 m above the Pölstal, on a hilltop on the northern slope of the Falkenberg. For Ruine Offenburg, the Reitweg Oberkurzheim route mentions a stop to enjoy the view; the route to the ruin passes through Oberkurzheim and continues to its destination. If you plan your trip around the landscape, route or history, these details offer different starting points without implying a shared route between the ruins mentioned.

Discover more destinations: Pusterwald, Sankt Georgen Ob Judenburg, Fohnsdorf, Möderbrugg, Sankt Wolfgang-Kienberg, Oberzeiring, Obdach, Zeltweg.

For the broader travel overview: Judenburg.