Laussa: Nature, Trails and History

For a stay in Laussa, nature, outdoor activities and local history offer distinct points of interest. In the “Kalksteinmauer Laussa” nature reserve, the landscape includes an extensive juniper heath, exposed rocky areas, and meadows of herbs and orchids. There are also routes of varying lengths, the wind farm and the motor skills park. The church, an uncovered settlement site and the Hammerschlössl provide further connections to the area’s history. You can therefore decide whether to focus your trip to Laussa mainly on the landscape and outdoor activities, or also include local history in your plans.

Juniper Heath, Rock Formations and Hiking

An extensive juniper heath has developed in the “Kalksteinmauer Laussa” nature reserve. The protected area also includes exposed rocky areas with steep, mostly vertical slopes, particularly near the centre of Laussa. The herb and orchid meadows in the Kalksteinmauer invite you to enjoy relaxing walks. The steep cliffs create a striking contrast with the heath and meadows in the landscape.

Compare Routes by Length

The routes can be compared in concrete terms by distance. The Laussinger Sonnbergrunde is a mountain bike loop that starts in Laussa and is just under 13 kilometres long. The L4 Laussa Trail is a longer, technically easy trail loop around Laussa; it is just under 22 kilometres long and includes 789 metres of elevation gain. By distance, the Sonnbergrunde is the shorter of the two options. The elevation gain is another point to consider for the L4. “Technically easy” describes the L4’s rating, not its length: at just under 22 kilometres, it remains a longer undertaking. When planning your trip, it is advisable to check current trail conditions, as they can change.

Wind Farm and Motor Skills Park

Laussa Wind Farm remains a popular and useful destination for an excursion. Since 1996, the municipality of Laussa has owned three wind turbines in the so-called wind farm. This adds a technical point of interest to the excursions Laussa offers alongside its landscapes and routes.

The Laussa Motor Skills Park offers a different kind of outdoor activity. Its facilities include a climbing wall, balance beams, a horizontal bar and a swing rope. These features illustrate the park’s range of movement activities, setting it apart from a tour through the landscape.

Local History and Historical Sites

An extensive settlement site was uncovered at the Langensteinerwand in Laussa between 1913 and 1917. It was recognised as an important cultural and historical legacy of a distant past. The dates refer to the excavation, not to when the settlement was established. This distinguishes the period of the excavation from the much earlier history of the site.

Laussa parish church dates from 1839 to 1843 and features furnishings in the Baroque tradition. The dates establish when it was built, while the Baroque tradition describes its furnishings. The Hammerschlössl bear witness to the former prosperity of their owners, the so-called “black counts”.

A small collection at Laussa Municipal Office offers another perspective. It includes vessel forms, tools and other finds. Unlike the church and the Hammerschlössl, the collection shifts the focus from buildings and the history of ownership to individual artefacts.

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