Discover Roitham: Traunfall, Trails and Culture

Roitham is a worthwhile destination for anyone who wants to combine nature experiences with regional history and cultural discoveries. The Traunfall, varied trails and several listed sites give your stay different highlights. This allows you to plan your trip according to your interests: one day, the focus is on the water; another time, it may be a historic church, an aristocratic residence or a path through the countryside.

The Traunfall: Waterfall and Salt History

The Traunfall is a waterfall on the Traun River in Upper Austria. It lies between Steyrermühl and Roitham at the Traunfall, on the municipal boundary between Desselbrunn and Roitham at the Traunfall. Its significance extends far beyond the natural experience: for more than 600 years, the Traunfall played a key role in transporting salt between the Inner Salzkammergut and the Danube.

This combination of landscape and history makes the Traunfall an exciting destination for a shared outing. Here, you experience not only flowing water but also encounter a place connected with the development of salt transport in the region. The Raftsmen’s Chapel at the Traunfall and the Traunfall Chapel of St. Nicholas are protected as historic monuments and complement the historical side of the site.

Cultural Traces Around Roitham

There are also specific points of interest in the village itself for visitors interested in culture. Roitham’s Roman Catholic parish church was built in 1350 in the late Gothic style and is dedicated to the Apostle James the Elder. The church interior includes an altarpiece created in 1870 by the painter Karl Strasser. Anyone interested in sacred art and older architectural history can incorporate these details into their travel plans without having to combine the nature outing with the same day.

Another historical connection leads to Au an der Traun. Au Castle is protected as a historic monument under Austrian monument protection law. On 30 May 1653, Pacidus Hieber von Greifenfels, abbot of Lambach Benedictine Abbey, purchased the old aristocratic residence of Au an der Traun. The specific date and the person behind it give the site a tangible historical perspective.

Two Trails for Different Day Plans

For a manageable outing, the Traunfall circular hiking trail is a good option. The easy circular trail leads across the Traunfall Bridge to the wooden bridge and on to the Chapel of St. Nicholas before returning to the starting point. In addition, the circular trail at the Traunfall is suitable for the whole family. This makes it possible to explore the surroundings on a clear circular route without having to divide the trail into separate sections.

Those who prefer a longer thematic connection can choose the 5 km “Arena of Human Rights” themed trail. It leads from the historic Traunfall through the Natura 2000 European protected area and Oberbuch to Roitham at the Traunfall, and then back to the starting point. “Water Pilgrimage” offers another perspective: the route leads from Roitham at the Traunfall to Gmunden. At the Church of St. James in Roitham, you can find brochures, stamps and a blessing ribbon for this purpose.

Roitham as a Starting Point for Your Trip

When choosing your holiday apartment, you can therefore first consider what kind of days you prefer. The Traunfall circular hiking trail is suitable for a clearly defined outing with nature and cultural stops. The 5 km themed trail focuses specifically on landscape and human rights, while the Water Pilgrimage creates a connection all the way to Gmunden. For families and generations travelling together, this selection offers various ways to shape their stay according to their interests and daily rhythm.

Further destinations for your travel planning: Hallstatt, Obertraun, Moosham, Grünau Im Almtal, Traunkirchen, Rindbach, Kogl and Vorchdorf.

For the higher-level travel overview: Gmunden.