Discover Puch bei Hallein

Puch bei Hallein combines historical discoveries, signposted hiking trails and special excursion destinations with good connections for travel planning. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home can consider the town as a starting point for varied days of holiday: The trails lead to the leisure facility, the Almerberg or the Ursteinsteg, while castles, churches and Carrera WORLD offer experiences of their own.

Hiking between the village, the Salzach and Schönalm

Puch has eight signposted hiking trails ranging from easy to moderately difficult. The routes lead from the village to the leisure facility, up the Almerberg or to the Ursteinsteg. This makes it possible to include different forms of activity in your travel plans without every day of your holiday having to look the same. A winter hike also leads to the Hubertus Chapel on Schönalm; the chapel is also a destination on the hiking trails in Puch.

Another option is the walking path along the Salzach. It passes the scenic Ursteinsteg near Salzburg University of Applied Sciences and Urstein Castle. Anyone wishing to explore Salzburg by bicycle will find, according to Puch's cycling route information, a route heading north from Puch to the historic old town that takes around 30 minutes and covers approximately 9.5 kilometres. Along the way, there are views of Hohensalzburg Fortress and the river landscape. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore consider whether you would rather focus on hikes, walks or an excursion into the city.

Experience agriculture along the themed trail

Puch's agricultural themed trail comprises 11 information boards along the marked village loop on Schwester-Hildegard-Weg. The boards are in place year-round, around the clock, along the signposted hiking trail, which is suitable for pushchairs. For families, this trail can be an informative addition to longer hikes: It offers a fixed route with a thematic focus, and visits can be planned independently of a scheduled event.

The leisure facility in Puch is available to all citizens of Puch for recreational purposes. You should take this restriction into account when planning your day.

Castles and churches with a long history

Urstein Castle offers several historical points of interest. The old ensemble, including today's Maierei and its ancillary buildings, essentially dates back to the 15th century. The new Urstein Castle was rebuilt in the Baroque style around 1700; its present form was created in 1701 under Alfons Dückher Freiherr von Haslau. According to old chronicles, Puchstein Castle was first mentioned in 822 and was used in the Middle Ages to monitor salt shipping.

Puch Parish Church is also a worthwhile subject for visitors interested in cultural history. The Late Gothic church has a pointed-helmet tower and was first mentioned in a document in 1347. Next to its entrance, a Roman milestone marks the seventh mile of the important Roman trade route Juvavum–Teurina, that is, the connection from Salzburg to Carinthia. The wood-carved Puch Palm Donkey with a figure of Christ can be viewed year-round in the bell house.

St. Jakob am Thurn and special dates

St. Jakob am Thurn is home to the Baroque Roman Catholic pilgrimage church of St. Jakob am Thurn, dedicated to Saint James the Elder. A church in St. Jakob am Thurn was first mentioned in a document in 1238. The Loreto Chapel was built in 1753 under Josef Anton Count Platz. Above the village, there is also an alpine pasture hike that offers a different landscape experience from the trails around the village.

Those wishing to plan their stay around regional traditions can experience the historic Schützentanz performed by the Jakobischützen of St. Jakob am Thurn on the last Sunday in July at the traditional Jakobi fair. The stalls of the St. Jakob am Thurn Advent market open every Advent weekend at the pilgrimage church of St. James the Elder. These dates are among the specific occasions that may play a role in longer-term travel planning.

Carrera WORLD excursion destination and getting there

Carrera WORLD is located directly on the A10 (E55) at exit 11, Puch/Urstein. Puch/Urstein is junction 11 and the northernmost motorway exit in the Tennengau region. Carrera WORLD can be reached on foot from the Puch Urstein stop in just a few minutes. One of the public transport options mentioned is the S3 suburban railway line, which runs directly from Salzburg Central Station.

Admission to Carrera WORLD is free. It has five large DIGITAL-132 slot-car tracks. This makes it possible to complement an outdoor stay or a cultural-historical excursion with another destination. For families with children of different ages, this contrast may be interesting when planning, without all travellers having to follow the same daily rhythm.

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