Discover Ebenau: Mills, Water Tunnel and Gorge

Ebenau combines impressive natural experiences with an unusually vivid industrial and local history. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment for a varied stay will find opportunities here for active days, cultural discoveries and peaceful hours in the village. The historic mills, the Mill Trail to the Plötz Natural Monument and the accessible water tunnel in the village centre are particularly distinctive.

Mill Trail to the Plötz Natural Monument

The Ebenau Mill Trail begins at the Waschl Mill and leads back to Ebenau via the footbridge over the reservoir. At the same time, the trail leads to the Plötz Natural Monument, a gorge with rock pools and an impressive waterfall. This allows you to combine a hike with a striking landscape experience without losing the cultural connection to the history of the mills.

The Waschl Mill, located directly in Ebenau, is the starting point for the Mill Trail leading to the Plötz Natural Monument. There are a total of seven historic farmers' mills in Ebenau and the Plötz Natural Monument. Anyone interested in craftsmanship, water as a source of power and regional history can make these special features the focus of a day of their holiday. The Waschl Mill can be visited by prior arrangement; it is therefore best to plan this visit in advance.

Experience Industrial History in the Village

Another testament to the area's technical past is the historic water tunnel in the Schwarzaubach Gorge. It is located in the centre of Ebenau, opposite the municipal office, and can be entered. The 53.3-metre-long tunnel channelled water from the gorge of the Schwarzaubach to the water wheels of the hammer mill. The seasonal opening period runs from 1 April to the end of October.

The water tunnel makes the former use of hydropower particularly tangible: not only mills, but also a hammer mill depended on the controlled power of water. The Brass Trail, a themed trail in Ebenau, provides additional insights into Ebenau's industrial history. The museum in the Fürstenstöckl displays historic weapons and firearms that were manufactured at the Ebenau works at the time. Depending on your interests, you can combine a walk, a technical monument and a museum visit.

Museum, Church and Weekly Market

The museum in the Fürstenstöckl is open from June to September on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and on Saturdays from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Guided tours take place on the hour. These fixed times are helpful for planning your day if you would like to combine a museum visit with a hike or a stay in the village.

Ebenau Parish Church is also part of the village's history. It was built in 1698/99 by Archbishop Johann E. Count Thun and dedicated to Saint Florian in 1704. Anyone who would like to learn more about historic buildings and regional development will find several different points of access in Ebenau: from the sacred building and the museum to the preserved water tunnel.

The weekly market in Ebenau provides a practical addition to everyday life. It takes place every Thursday in front of the Zenkersaal. Together with the museum's opening hours and the seasonal opening period of the water tunnel, this provides concrete points of reference for planning excursions and visits to the village to suit your travel dates.

Active Days at Your Own Pace

In addition to the Mill Trail, Almbach canyoning offers a sporty way to experience Ebenau. Both experienced participants and beginners can enjoy Almbach canyoning. This means that when planning your trip, you can choose between a hike featuring historical and scenic impressions and a more active experience. A holiday apartment or holiday home in Ebenau can serve as a base for individually planned days, without every activity having to be of the same nature.

Whether you choose to focus on the Plötz Natural Monument, the mills, the water tunnel, the museum, the church or the weekly market: Ebenau rewards travel planning that combines nature and history. Further destinations for planning your trip: Hallwang, Obertrum Am See, Plainfeld, Neumarkt Am Wallersee, Faistenau, Salzburg, Strobl, Siezenheim.

For the higher-level travel overview: Salzburg-Flachgau.