Discover Ramsau bei Hainfeld: Culture, Cycling Route and Golf

Ramsau bei Hainfeld is a destination for travellers who want to combine cultural history with active days. The parish church, the history of ironworking, a cycling route through the Gölsental valley and various golfing opportunities open up different options for planning a trip. Those looking for a holiday apartment can therefore consider whether to focus on historical discoveries, a cycling tour, a hiking tour or golf.

Gothic, Neo-Gothic and Ramsau’s Industrial History

A prominent cultural landmark is the parish church of Ramsau. It is described as a jewel of Gothic and Neo-Gothic architecture; its chancel was built in the 14th century. The high altar made of Türnitz marble features a late-Gothic Madonna and Child carved from limewood in 1450. These details make the church an interesting subject for anyone who wants to combine sacred art and historical architectural periods while travelling.

The history of ironworking is also part of the character of the village. Iron hammers on the “inner Gölsen” in Ramsau have been documented since 1469. In 1825, there were still two iron hammers and two scythe forges there. Ramsau scythes were highly sought after and were exported to the Ottoman Empire and Russia. A historically significant gravestone in the Ramsau cemetery dates from the Biedermeier period and bears witness to the former scythe industry in the Ramsau valley. Those interested in regional craft and economic history will find several specific points of connection here rather than just a single historical reference.

Cycling and Hiking in Ramsau

For an active day plan, the approximately 20 km-long Gölsental Cycling Route is an appealing option. It begins in Ramsau and leads via Hainfeld, Rohrbach and St. Veit an der Gölsen to Traisen, where it joins the Traisental Cycling Route. You should take the approximate route length into account when planning. Those travelling with different interests can combine the cycling tour with cultural impressions in the village or with other activities, without focusing their entire stay on a single activity.

Another option is the Kogelweg, a hiking route in Ramsau. The Gaisberghütte is mentioned as an additional point of orientation when planning an excursion. It is located at an elevation of 880 m above sea level on the slope of the Gaisberg lift. This provides different ways of getting around for trip planning: an approximately 20 km-long cycling route, a hiking tour and a specific mountain location with an elevation given.

Golf as a Dedicated Travel Focus

Golf can also be considered as an independent focus. Adamstal Golf Club has an 18-hole “Championship Course” and the 9-hole “Course Wallerbach”. The Adamstal Golf Academy offers taster courses and individually tailored one-to-one lessons. This provides both an introduction to the sport and the opportunity to plan a trip around existing playing experience.

When looking for a holiday apartment in Ramsau bei Hainfeld, you can use these differences as a guide: culture enthusiasts should focus on the historical aspects, cyclists on the start of the Gölsental Cycling Route, hikers on the Kogelweg and the area around the Gaisberghütte, while golf travellers can consider the offerings of Adamstal Golf Club and its academy.

For further orientation, you can also look at Sankt Aegyd am Neuwalde, Lilienfeld, Türnitz, Sankt Veit an der Gölsen, Traisen, Oberried, Annaberg bei Mariazell and Mitterbach am Erlaufsee ansehen.

For the higher-level travel overview: Lilienfeld.