Dauersdorf: Kremsauen and Pilgrimage Route
Accommodation in Dauersdorf
Two specific travel connections give Dauersdorf its context: part of the Kremsauen nature reserve is located in the cadastral municipality of Dauersdorf within the municipality of NuĂźbach, and the Benedictine Pilgrimage Route of Upper Austria runs from Schlierbach via Dauersdorf to NuĂźbach. Other nature and cultural destinations in NuĂźbach include the Nussgeistweg and Wimberg Chapel.
Kremsauen and Nature
The Kremsauen are designated as a nature reserve in the municipalities of Nußbach and Schlierbach. Their connection to Dauersdorf is precisely located: part of the area lies in the cadastral municipality of Dauersdorf within the municipality of Nußbach. Rare birds can be observed in the western part of Nußbach. This brings two distinct nature topics into focus: Dauersdorf’s specific connection to the protected area and birdwatching in western Nußbach.
Hiking the Nussgeistweg
The Nussgeistweg in Nußbach is a moderate hike from the village square to the observation tower; it takes 3.5 hours and has an elevation gain of 300 metres. The trail passes typical four-sided farmhouses and then climbs through a wooded area on a forest road to the “Sattl” forester’s lodge. From a ridge, you can look out over the wetlands in the “Kremsauen” nature reserve and the “Kremsau” retention basin. The “Weiß’n am Sattl” observation tower stands at an altitude of 763 m; from there, mountain ranges can be seen as far as the Hausruck and Mühlviertel regions. The 3.5 hours indicate the time required; together with the moderate difficulty rating and 300 metres of elevation gain, this can help you fit the hike into your day’s plans.
Pilgrimage Route and Rail Connections for the Stage
The Benedictine Pilgrimage Route of Upper Austria runs from Schlierbach via Dauersdorf to NuĂźbach. For the stage from Schlierbach to KremsmĂĽnster, you can travel by train on the Pyhrnbahn railway; there are stops in Schlierbach, Kirchdorf/Krems and Micheldorf. These places provide specific reference points for planning rail travel on this section. Check the current timetable for your journey.
The two routes answer different planning questions: the pilgrimage route passes through Dauersdorf and places the village on the route between Schlierbach and Nußbach. The Nussgeistweg in Nußbach, by contrast, focuses on a hike’s difficulty, duration and elevation gain. This can help you decide whether you are more interested in the route through Dauersdorf or a hike with specific details.
Chapel and Cider Cellar in NuĂźbach
The Nussgeistweg leads to Wimberg. There, a visit is recommended to Wimberg Chapel, built in 1852 and dedicated to the Holy Cross. It adds a cultural point of interest along the route to its nature and scenic viewpoints. In Nußbach, Höllhuber cider cellar offers farm-gate sales and individual tasting appointments for groups of ten or more. Farm-gate sales and group tastings are different options; tastings are arranged by individual appointment. This means that in Nußbach, you can choose from a chapel visit and a culinary stop as well as hiking and nature activities.
Discover more destinations: Rinnerberg, Molln, Ried Im Traunkreis, NuĂźbach, Klaus An Der Pyhrnbahn, Leonstein, ObergrĂĽnburg, Kirchdorf An Der Krems
Go to the regional travel overview: Kirchdorf An Der Krems.
