Discover Bad Weinberg

Bad Weinberg combines a distinctive landscape setting with trails, bike tours and a history closely connected to the mineral water of the area. The village lies on the edge of the Bohemian Massif, bordering the Molasse Basin.

Trails across Dachsberg and through the Pollhamerwald

Variant b) of the Dachsberg Trail No. 83 leads from Großsteingrub via Dachsberg and Bad Weinberg back to Großsteingrub. The trail thus connects several named places in a circular route. On the return leg of the short variant, field paths pass by Bründlteich and head towards the starting point. This difference is relevant when planning your trip: depending on your plans for the day, you can follow either the more extensively described circular route or the short variant with its return via the field paths.

Another option is the Pollhamerwald bridleway. It leads through the Pollhamerwald and the Schmidgraben over the highest point of Reiten im Landl, as well as to the Aschach and Danube valleys via Dachsberg Castle and Bad Weinberg. In addition, a new riding connection leads to the Pollhamerwald via Bad Weinberg and Dachsberg Castle in the direction of the Danube Valley. Depending on your preferred route, the different trails can be incorporated into your day's plans.

Healing springs and the history of the mineral water

The mineral water deposits of Weinberg are part of Bad Weinberg's distinctive character. Geologically, they are closely linked to the Oligocene Linz sands and bituminous shale clays. The springs in Bad Weinberg were recognized as healing springs because of their high content of iron and organic substances; in particular, a healing effect on skin wounds was observed.

The history of the area can also be traced to a specific discovery: in 1930, a healing spring was discovered at a depth of 47 metres during the construction of a well in the village of Bad Weinberg in Prambachkirchen. Spa operations in Bad Weinberg continued until 2007. A 5-litre pack of Bad Weinberg water concentrate is equivalent to a 100-litre full bath with the original Bad Weinberg healing water. Those interested in the region's history as well as its trails can learn about the area's water tradition here.

Cycling along the LILO to Linz

For a longer day trip, the bike tour along the LILO to Linz is a good option. It is 52 kilometres long, takes around three hours and includes 370 metres of elevation gain. The route runs mostly along minor roads and includes two short gravel sections. The bike tour also passes Bad Weinberg and soon branches off onto the secluded route to Wackersbach. When planning, therefore, take into account both the route length and the two gravel sections and the elevation gain.

Which accommodation suits your plans

When looking for accommodation in Bad Weinberg, it is worth deciding on your main focus in advance. Those who want to explore the Dachsberg trails or the Pollhamerwald can plan their day around these routes. For cyclists, the tour along the LILO is a considerably longer activity and can be the main focus. Those more interested in the healing springs, the 1930 discovery and the area's geological history, on the other hand, can plan their trip around the area's special features. A holiday apartment or holiday home in Bad Weinberg offers a suitable starting point without restricting the trip to just one activity.

To the higher-level travel overview: Prambachkirchen.