Discover Lauterbach: Swimming Pond, Trails and Culture

Lauterbach combines water-based activities, scenic trails and unusual cultural attractions to create a varied travel destination. On hot days, Holzmühlteich invites you to go swimming. Those travelling with children will also find a playground there; changing rooms and showers are available as well. This makes it possible to combine an active outing with a refreshing break by the water.

Swimming Pond and Sporting Variety

Holzmühlteich is a small swimming pond located just a few minutes’ walk from Moorheilbad Harbach. In addition to swimming, there is a beach volleyball court and a streetball court. This gives you various options for spending time by the water: you can swim, spend time at the playground or combine your visit with a sporting activity.

Trails with Play Stations and Panoramic Views

The Hoidaweg begins and ends at Steinbrunnerhof in Lauterbach. Along the trail, you will encounter various stations with numerous interactive play elements. The experience is complemented by a small exhibition in the wooden hut “LEBENsWELT - Geschichte und Begegnung”. This means the trail can be enjoyed not only as outdoor exercise but also as a discovery tour with several themed points of interest.

Another option is the Ohynaweg No. 16. On the way back, it passes through the village of Lauterbach and reaches the “Hoch über Lauterbach” viewpoint. From there, you can look out over Lauterbach. Those who enjoy combining their trip with different landscape impressions can consider this trail as well as the Via Verde Nebelstein, which passes through Lauterbach. Depending on your preferred itinerary for the day, this gives you a choice between playfully designed stations, a viewpoint and a route connected to the village.

Culture, History and Special Discoveries

There are also various destinations in Lauterbach away from the trails. Lauterbach Chapel was opened to the public in 2003. The Garden of Human Rights is freely accessible and is a public garden dedicated to the subject of human rights. Guided tours of the garden are available on request and are particularly suitable for school groups.

The Waldviertel Jewellery Workshop (Haumer Crystal Manufactory) represents a distinctive local craft tradition and has been a family business since 1850. Visitors can view and purchase souvenirs made of glass and stone there. This complements the nature and active experiences with an insight into a craft that has been run for many years.

The Right Accommodation for Your Travel Plans

When choosing accommodation in Lauterbach, you can base your decision on the pace you want for your trip. If swimming and sports are the focus, Holzmühlteich is an obvious feature to include in your plans. For shared discoveries with children, the interactive play elements along the Hoidaweg are a good option. Those who want to combine panoramic views, a connection to the village and culture can consider including the Ohynaweg, the Garden of Human Rights, the chapel and the jewellery workshop in their plans. A holiday apartment or holiday home in Lauterbach is therefore particularly appealing as a starting point for your own combination of water, activity and discovery.

For your further search for suitable pages about nearby towns and villages, you can also view Weitra, Moorbad Harbach, Hoheneich, Heidenreichstein, Eggern, Ullrichs, Waldenstein and Bad Großpertholz.

To the higher-level travel overview: Gmünd.