Engerwitzdorf

Engerwitzdorf is nestled in green surroundings yet still very close to the provincial capital. For a stay, the municipality combines historic sites, two named walking trails, and a cultural scene that ranges from an event center to a concert series. The highlights are spread across Hohenstein, Wolfing, and Treffling, as well as the Im Schöffl cultural center. When planning your visit, it helps to distinguish between historic sites, trails, and cultural events.

Chapel and trails in Hohenstein

The Ägidikircherl chapel in Hohenstein is set among steep rocky escarpments and was first documented in 1519. Both the landscape and an early date in its history are central to this site. Every year, usually in early November, a mass in honor of Saint Hubert is held at the Ägidikircherl. If you would like to attend the mass during your trip, check the date in advance. The Ägidikirche walking trail passes the Ägidikircherl. If you are interested in Hohenstein, this gives you a way to explore both the historic site and a trail connected to it.

The Gattersäge sawmill in Wolfing

The Gattersäge sawmill in Wolfing began operating on May 1, 1937, and remained in operation until the mid-1980s. It stayed at its original location and was renovated in 2010 and 2011. Its history thus spans the start of operations, the end of sawmill activity, and its later renovation at the original site. The Gattersäge walking trail runs from the municipal office via the Langwiesen farm road, Klendorf, and Wolfing to the sawmill. When choosing a trail, you can use the named destinations as a guide: the Ägidikirche walking trail leads to the chapel in Hohenstein, while the Gattersäge walking trail leads to the sawmill in Wolfing. The second route also names its starting point and the places along the way.

Remembrance and transport history

The Treffling memorial was erected in 1990 by the municipalities of Engerwitzdorf and Peilstein. It commemorates 18 people who were executed on April 28 and May 1, 1945. Another historical connection is the horse-drawn railway, which ran through the municipality of Engerwitzdorf. Local history thus includes both a specific memorial site and the history of a historic railway line. The memorial and the horse-drawn railway represent different themes: remembrance of the events of 1945 and an earlier transport route through the municipality.

Cultural events and collection

Since opening in 2009, the Im Schöffl cultural center has been a modern event venue and the hub of cultural life in and around Engerwitzdorf. KULTIK, the event series run by the cultural meeting place of Treffling parish, also offers high-quality cultural events across a range of fields. Check the KULTIK program before your trip. The Meiche Collection is another of the municipality’s cultural highlights; it comprises around 15,000 individual items. The event center, series, and collection each have a distinct focus: Im Schöffl centers on events, KULTIK brings together a varied program, and the collection is notable for its extensive holdings.

For scheduling, the Saint Hubertus Mass and KULTIK are different: the mass takes place every year, usually in early November, while you should check the KULTIK program before your trip. This lets you distinguish a recurring occasion from a series with specific event dates. The names of the trails offer a different kind of guidance: Ägidikirche leads to the chapel in Hohenstein, and Gattersäge to the sawmill in Wolfing. Your planning can therefore include a cultural event, different historical themes, and two clearly named walking trails.

Discover more destinations: Kirchschlag Bei Linz, Ottensheim, Reichenthal, Bad Leonfelden, Schenkenfelden, Lichtenberg, Weignersdorf, Puchenau

For the regional travel overview: Urfahr-Umgebung.