Ried im Traunkreis: Churches, History and Hiking Trails

Ried im Traunkreis lies five kilometers west of Kremsmünster on a glacial moraine hill between the Krems and Alm rivers. The area offers a range of options for a stay, including running and Nordic walking routes, church architecture, and local history. The municipality is connected to the A9; check the current access arrangements when planning your specific route.

Location and Routes

The running and Nordic walking routes in Ried im Traunkreis are between 4 and 20 km long. They all start at Ried village square in front of the municipal office and are well signposted. As signage and start arrangements may change, check the local information before setting out. All routes share the same starting point; you can use the length of each route as a basis for comparison when planning.

Churches and Local History

Ried was first mentioned in a document in 993. In the Middle Ages, Ried became an important stopping place on the “Salt Road,” which led from the Salzkammergut eastward. The mention in 993 and the medieval stopping-place function mark two distinct periods in the area’s history.

A Roman stone set into the south wall of the church, with remnants of leaf ornaments, and a coin of Emperor Probus dating from 282 AD, found in Ried in 1850, attest to the Roman presence in Ried. This takes the area’s history beyond its first documentary mention, back to Roman times.

The parish church of Ried im Traunkreis was built in the late Gothic style between 1476 and 1480; its tower is covered in ivy. Weigersdorf branch church is also late Gothic and was originally intended as a pilgrimage church. Both churches are late Gothic. The parish church is notable for its construction period and tower, while the branch church is notable for its original purpose as a pilgrimage church.

Holiday Program and Guided Tours

A recurring summer holiday offering is the municipality’s “Rieder Ferienspaß” (Ried Holiday Fun) program for children aged 6 to 12. It includes sporting activities, craft events such as pottery and bread baking, and excursions. The specific activities and dates vary from year to year; check the information for the relevant year if you would like to include the program in your travel plans.

Sabina Haslinger offers guided nature walks and hikes in summer and winter by individual arrangement; book in advance. The tours combine outdoor activity with botany, culture, or food, and may include wild herb tastings. As the content is arranged individually, confirm when booking which topics and tastings are planned. The guided hiking offer is therefore available in both seasons, while “Rieder Ferienspaß” is aimed at the summer holidays.

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