Discover Sankt Georgen am Walde

Sankt Georgen am Walde can be explored through a range of interests: forests and hiking, pond landscapes, a historic viewpoint, brewery visits and seasonal winter sports. The municipality is very hilly and forested, and the terrain rises from the south. If you are looking for a hotel in Sankt Georgen am Walde, these themes can help you plan your stay. The activities also differ in practical terms: WaldReich is a circular hiking trail, a walk should be factored in when visiting Klausteich, and the Schorschi ski lift operates seasonally.

Forest, circular trail and viewpoint

The four-kilometre-long “WaldReich” Nature Mystery Trail starts at the Nature Pavilion in the centre of Sankt Georgen am Walde and is laid out as a circular trail. This gives you the option of a trail with a set length and a central starting point in town. You can distinguish it when planning from a trip to Burgstall: there, the focus is on the viewpoint, not a circular trail.

Burgstall in Sankt Georgen am Walde is 949 metres high and is known as a viewpoint. It also has historical significance: during the Hussite raids and incursions by French troops, Burgstall served as a place of refuge. The viewpoint and its history thus offer two different points of interest, without requiring any particular itinerary.

The ponds: access and water

Access is an important part of planning an outing to Klausteich: it cannot be reached by car, and the last 500 metres must be covered on foot. The water is completely clear, yet distinctly brown in colour. This colour is caused by the high humic-substance content, so clear water and a brown colour are not mutually exclusive here. Today, swimming is mainly enjoyed on the southeast shore. If swimming is important to you, this detail about the shore is a useful point of reference.

There is a beach volleyball court at the Freizeitteich leisure pond. The water there is natural spring water and contains neither chlorine nor other chemicals. The two pond descriptions emphasise different things: at Klausteich, access, water colour and the shore mainly used for swimming are relevant; at Freizeitteich, spring water and beach volleyball are mentioned.

Brewery and seasonal activities

Pilsner and Märzen are part of the regular range at Lind'n Bräu brewery. The beer is brewed by hand, is a pure natural product, and is neither pasteurised nor filtered. Tasting on site is possible by prior arrangement. Brewery tours for small groups are also available; please arrange a tour in advance.

The Schorschi ski lift has a modern family lift and a children’s lift. A wide range of ski courses is also available. Lift operations and course availability depend on the season. Before planning your visit, check whether the lift and courses are available during your preferred period.

Getting there by train and postal bus

One connection runs from Linz main station by train to Perg, followed by a postal bus to Sankt Georgen am Walde. Check the latest connections before travelling. This lets you plan your journey in two stages and coordinate it with the activities planned for your stay.

Discover more destinations: Wansch, Mauthausen, Sankt Nikola An Der Donau, Waldhausen Im Strudengau, Ried In Der Riedmark, Naarn Im Machlande, Rechberg, Windhaag Bei Perg.

Go to the overview of the wider area: Perg.