Perwang am Grabensee: Lake, Circular Trail and Customs History

On the north shore of Lake Grabensee, Perwang combines a distinctive lakeside landscape with traces of its history. The smallest of the three Trumer Lakes is a moor lake; a circular trail, a customs and local history museum, and Peace Square each offer a different perspective. You can shape your holiday between nature, exercise and culture, and consider which of these aspects interests you most when looking for a holiday apartment.

Moor Lake and the Landscape around Lake Grabensee

Lake Grabensee lies in the middle of a protected landscape area and covers 160 hectares. Its classification as a moor lake distinguishes it from the other two Trumer Lakes, as does its size. The north shore is a useful landmark for finding your way around Perwang: the village is located there, while the lake itself defines the natural landscape. If you enjoy spending time outdoors, you can make the lake and its surroundings the focus of your trip; if you are also interested in local history, the museum offers a different way to explore it.

The Lake Grabensee circular trail gives you a clear idea of how to plan your day: the route is listed as eight kilometres long, with a walking time of about three hours. As these details may change if the trail is modified, check the current route before setting out.

Walking around the Lake

The circular trail starts at the municipal office in Perwang. The car park at Perwang lido is also listed as a possible starting point. You can distinguish between the two when planning: the municipal office is given as the start of the Lake Grabensee circular trail, while the car park is an alternative. A gravel path leads towards Gnaden- or Augenbründl on Lake Grabensee.

For travel by public transport, bus route 120 and the Überführ stop are listed. Check the connection before travelling. If you want to take different interests into account within a travel group, you can make the circular trail an active highlight alongside quieter moments by the lake or a cultural activity.

Customs History and Regional Natural History

The Perwang Customs and Local History Museum combines local history with a natural history exhibition about animals and plants in the surrounding area. The building itself also tells a story of customs: the customs museum is housed in a timber-framed building that served as a customs station between Austria and the Archbishopric of Salzburg from 1779 to 1809. In Perwang, the landscape around the lake and the history of the former border and customs station are both central themes.

The exhibition features uniforms, customs cash boxes, customs certificates, overview maps and customs regulations from Raffelstetten. The natural history exhibition on animals and plants from the region adds another perspective. The Plague Plaque is also listed as a cultural attraction in Perwang. Alongside its natural scenery, the village thus offers several different ways to explore its cultural history.

The museum is next to the church and only a few metres from the starting point of the circular trail. If you want to include both local history and a walk in your plans, you can take these two activities into account together when finding your way around.

Rest Stop, Pilgrimage Trail and Crafts

At Peace Square, the described view stretches across Lake Grabensee to the Alps; the square is also a rest stop. The Seenland Pilgrimage Trail leads walkers and pilgrims to an audio guide station there. An Irish pilgrim blessing invites visitors to reflect at the station.

Naturgut Lippenbauer offers another glimpse of local life: wool from its own sheep is used to make its products. Projects are held from time to time in the yurt, including a felt café and an Ecoprint course. The programme may change, so check which projects are currently taking place before visiting. This lets you include Perwang’s craft scene in your travel plans without conflating it with the landscape and museum themes described as permanent features.

The Right Holiday Apartment for Your Plans

When choosing a holiday apartment in Perwang, you can consider which experiences you would like to shape your holiday: Lake Grabensee and the circular trail, customs and local history, or the stops at Peace Square. These themes lend themselves to different kinds of trips without requiring you to focus on just one. If you would rather make time for the route and the landscape, put the circular trail at the heart of your plans; if you are looking for culture and regional history, the museum and Plague Plaque offer a different focus. Check the latest information on the route and projects for your specific plans.

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