Discover Pfaffing

Pfaffing brings together nature, outdoor activities and architectural history to help you plan your trip: the municipality is surrounded by forests and meadows, two walking routes offer different points of reference, and the branch church has a history spanning several centuries. This picture is complemented by the Pfaffing Tree Circle, the Hausham lime tree and the Hausham recreation area. You can choose your destinations according to which of these themes matter to you.

Nature and outdoor activities

Various tree species grow in the Pfaffing Tree Circle, each described on detailed information signs. This draws attention to individual species, while the surrounding landscape provides the wider setting. Pfaffing also has numerous forest and field paths for running. The Tree Circle and the paths therefore appeal to different interests: the marked tree species on the one hand, and opportunities to run through woodland and countryside on the other.

Pfaffing and the lake region

Pfaffing is close to the large lakes of the Salzkammergut. This connection broadens the perspective beyond local attractions: the Tree Circle, branch church and walking routes provide specific points of reference in Pfaffing, while the lakes place it in a wider regional context. The village can therefore be viewed both locally and in its broader surroundings.

Two walking routes, different points of reference

Walking Route 3 runs from Vöcklamarkt via the Haushamerfeld and Pfaffing to Kalvarienberg. Walking Route 2, “Views Across the Countryside,” passes the small church in Pfaffing. When planning your walk, you can compare these named route features: Walking Route 3 passes through a series of places before reaching Kalvarienberg, while the small church serves as a landmark on Walking Route 2. Before setting out, check the current route and signage, as trail conditions and markings may change.

Architectural history and historical landmarks

The Romanesque masonry of the Pfaffing branch church dates from between 1050 and 1150. During the Gothic period, the church was extended westward in the 15th century. These dates refer to different construction phases: the earlier date applies to the masonry, and the later one to the western extension. Restoration work began in March 1999, and the church reopened on September 5 of that year. Medieval building phases and a precisely dated event from more recent history thus stand side by side.

Another historical landmark is the Hausham lime tree. Around 6,000 men gathered there on May 15, 1625. Unlike the church, whose history can be traced through several phases, this site is associated with a single event on a specific date.

The Hausham recreation area is located between the villages of Hausham and Ziegelhaid. If you would like to include another recreational destination in your day’s plans, you can locate it using these two place names.

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For the broader travel overview: Vöcklabruck.