Discover Sankt Anton An Der Jessnitz

Sankt Anton an der Jeßnitz combines experiences in nature with an engaging local history. Lake Antonisee was formed by a landslide in 1910, while churches, the Stations of the Cross and historical exhibitions provide insights into the cultural development of the village. For planning your trip, you can therefore choose between hiking days, astronomical observations and a focus on regional history.

Nature and trails around Sankt Anton

Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park also extends across the municipality of Sankt Anton an der Jeßnitz. Those who enjoy exploring on foot will find 100 kilometres of marked hiking trails here. The Via Aqua offers a special option for longer stages. This 75-kilometre hiking circuit leads through Purgstall, Scheibbs, Gaming and Sankt Anton an der Jeßnitz. It runs in four or five stages to places along the Erlauf, the Iron Road and in Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park.

For a shorter outing, the family-friendly circular trail, measuring 7 kilometres, is ideal. The walking time is around three hours when wearing suitable footwear. This makes it easier to plan an active day without confusing the longer Via Aqua with a short loop. If you choose your accommodation according to your planned activities, you can therefore distinguish between an extended hiking trip and a manageable circular trail as travel ideas.

Church, Calvary Hill and local history

The parish church of St. Anton was dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua in 1691. From the church, the Stations of the Cross leads to the Antonius Spring and onwards to Calvary Hill. The twelfth station is located there: a large late-Baroque round chapel built in 1737. This area offers a cultural focus for anyone wishing to include sacred buildings and historic paths in their holiday itinerary.

The open-air museum in the Reifgraben also tells of former ways of working and living. It includes a historic granary, a mill and a drying house with a flax-processing room, also known as the Brechhäusl. Flax was once dried in the drying house and then processed further in the flax-processing room. The exhibition in the Bruderlade focuses on working life and everyday life on the threshold of the industrial age. Topics include the lives of farmers and craftsmen, festivals and customs, food and drink, fashion and religion.

Starry skies and special views

The Astrostation Hochbärneck reveals another facet of the village. The observatory is located near the Hochbärneck alpine lodge in the middle of Ötscher-Tormäuer Nature Park. From there, the view extends across expansive alpine meadows to the 1,893-metre-high Ötscher. Due to the low level of light pollution, the area is suitable for astronomical observations. The “In the Footsteps of Adreas Töpper” experience trail complements your exploration of the village with three presentation points and additional information boards. They explain the origins of historic buildings as well as facts about the village and its distinctive features.

Suitable accommodation for planning your trip

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Sankt Anton An Der Jessnitz, you can first decide which focus suits your trip: marked hiking trails and the Via Aqua, Lake Antonisee and the nature park, or churches, museums and historical topics. For orientation when travelling to the area, bus route MO22 is one of the public transport services listed for Sankt Anton an der Jeßnitz. This allows you to coordinate your choice of accommodation with your desired daily programme without turning individual experiences into a fixed route.

For more travel ideas, you can also explore Puchenstuben, Purgstall An Der Erlauf, Großegg, Wieselburg, Hochreit, Lassing, Strohmarkt and Göstling An Der Ybbs.

For the higher-level travel overview: Scheibbs.