Discover Ach: Culture, the Salzach Riverbank and Special Routes

Ach combines cultural and historical discoveries with special experiences along the Salzach. Anyone wishing to combine a trip with cultural impressions, walks and a bike tour will find various reasons here to get to know the place more closely. When choosing your holiday apartment, you can therefore consider whether the history of Maria Ach, a route along the river or a bike tour is more important to you.

Culture and Pilgrimage in Ach

A prominent historical landmark is Wanghausen Castle in Ach. It is thought to have been built in the 12th century and provides a concrete starting point for exploring the local past. Maria Ach also leads into the history of religious traditions: the veneration of the Virgin Mary originated there as a result of the protection afforded to boatmen on the Salzach. Maria Ach quickly developed into a well-known, popular and frequently visited pilgrimage site.

The Ach parish meadow is home to spiritual themed gardens. They complement the cultural and historical sites with a quieter focus and offer another opportunity to experience the place through its religious character. Another visible detail of the area’s architectural and local history is the fresco of St Florian on the façade of the former brewery at Ach 5. The fresco depicts Saint Florian and dates from 1721. The reference to the former brewery and the historic fresco makes this place particularly interesting for visitors who pay attention to details rather than simply following a list of attractions.

Along the Salzach Riverbank to the Salzach Gorge

Anyone wishing to plan some exercise after the cultural impressions can walk along the Salzach Riverbank to the Salzach Gorge. From the old bridge in Ach, the Salzach Gorge can be reached on foot in approximately half an hour. The approximate time is intended as a guide for planning your day, without fixing the route to a particular pace.

There are various picnic areas along the way to the Salzach Gorge. This allows you to combine the walk with a break outdoors. You can also enjoy views of the world’s longest castle complex in Burghausen. Anyone wishing to account for different daily preferences during their holiday can plan the visit to Maria Ach and the route along the Salzach separately or combine them into a varied excursion.

Ach as a Starting Point for a Bike Tour

Cyclists can also include a specific section in their plans: the Tauern Cycle Path can be followed as far as the Ach wastewater treatment plant. This information is particularly useful if you do not want to spend your stay exclusively sightseeing, but are looking for a ride along the Tauern Cycle Path. This means that Ach offers cultural topics, a route along the river and a section of the Tauern Cycle Path as different holiday ideas side by side.

More Destinations for Planning Your Trip

If you would like to explore other places from this selection in addition to Ach, you can find the direct destinations here: Sankt Pantaleon, Moosbach, Kirchberg Bei Mattighofen, Lengau, Treubach, Helpfau-Uttendorf, Weng im Innkreis and Sankt Johann am Walde.

A holiday apartment in Ach can serve as a flexible base for the activities described above. This allows you to tailor your accommodation choice to the way you wish to plan your stay, without having to commit to just one type of holiday.

To the higher-level travel overview: Braunau Am Inn.