Discover Eschenau an der Traisen

Between a side valley, meadows and hiking trails

Eschenau an der Traisen is nestled in a side valley of the Traisen and combines scenery, outdoor activities and a remarkable local history. Eschenau is Austria’s first eco-village. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Eschenau an der Traisen can therefore plan their stay according to their own interests: The focus can be on a hike to the Kaiserkogel, a mountain bike tour can lead through the eco-village, or a cultural tour can include the town’s historic buildings.

The municipality offers numerous hiking trails for nature experiences. In Eschenau, the Lindenberg reaches an elevation of 946 metres. The lime trees can be reached from Eschenau via a walk of around 20 minutes. This information can help with planning your day if you would like to combine short walks with a longer outing.

Circular hike to the Kaiserkogel

One particularly detailed tour is the circular hike from Eschenau to the Kaiserkogel. It leads via “Sonnleitner” to the Kaiserkogelhütte and then back to the starting point via the Rempelsberg and through the Sonnleitgraben. The hike takes around 3.5 hours and involves 300 metres of ascent and descent respectively. Anyone incorporating this route into their holiday should take the approximate duration and elevation gain into account when planning their day.

The meeting point for the circular hike is at 10:20 a.m. at the Eschenau b. Traisen Ortsmitte bus stop by the municipal office and fire station. The Kaiserkogelhütte is situated at an elevation of 716 metres in the Eschenau eco-village and is surrounded by meadows and forests. It is also listed as a refreshment stop on the red route of the Most-Obst-Wanderweg in Eschenau. The hut can therefore be considered both in connection with the Kaiserkogel circular route and as a landmark along the Most-Obst-Wanderweg.

Eco-village on two wheels

Those who prefer a different form of exercise can take the Öko-Dorf route, a mountain bike tour. It starts at the main square in Eschenau by the municipal office and leads via Kaiserberg, Kaiserkogelhütte, Steubach, Scheibmühl and Inzenreith back to Eschenau. The route makes the town’s name the theme of the tour and connects several named points in the municipality, without requiring you to commit to just one type of activity. When choosing a holiday apartment or holiday house, you can therefore consider whether hiking, mountain biking or a combination of both should be the main focus.

Church and local history

Eschenau also offers specific points of interest from a cultural perspective. The parish church of St Catherine is an Early Gothic hall church dating from around 1300. Inside, there is an altarpiece of St Catherine by Martino Altomonte from 1737. Eschenau’s primary school was built in 1908 as a jubilee primary school. Alongside the natural landscapes, this provides different themes for a stay, including ecclesiastical art and local history.

Whether you would like to combine your days with the Kaiserkogel circular route, the Öko-Dorf route, a walk to the lime trees or a cultural discovery: Eschenau an der Traisen offers several clearly distinct travel ideas. Choose your accommodation according to your preferred daily rhythm and, when planning further, consider which location suits your personal routes and activities.

Discover more places

If you would also like to compare other places, you can find Hohenberg, Hohenberg, Annaberg Bei Mariazell, Sankt Veit An Der Gölsen, Mitterbach Am Erlaufsee, Oberried, Kleinzell, Rohrbach an der Gölsen and Wienerbruck.

For the overview of the wider region: Lilienfeld.