Discover Gallspach: Hiking Trails, Castle and Medical History

Gallspach combines varied trails, distinctive buildings and the history of the health resort into a destination with many different facets. Those wishing to combine nature experiences and culture on their holiday will find specific starting points here for planning their days. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can therefore first consider whether hiking, local history or the development of high-frequency therapy should be the focus of your trip.

Experience nature and choose your routes consciously

The nature adventure park is located in the heart of Gallspach along Geymannstraße, between the Zeileis Institute and the »Marienheim« residential and nursing home. It is therefore one of the defining places within the municipality and offers a first introduction to Gallspach’s natural character.

For more detailed hiking plans, the Alpenblickweg trail offers clearly defined key facts. The trail is 10 km long, has an ascent of 170 metres and takes approximately 3 hours to walk. In clear weather, several viewpoints offer views across the Hausruckviertel region as far as the Alpine peaks. Take the distance, ascent and approximate walking time into account when planning your day.

The Teufelsgrabenweg trail offers a different hiking experience. It leads from the town centre through the forest, steeply downhill via the Tirolerhof to the village of Schwabegg and on to St. Georgen. The two trails can therefore be considered according to different interests: the Alpenblickweg combines a defined route with viewpoints, while the Teufelsgrabenweg is characterised by its course from the town centre towards Schwabegg.

Castle, parish church and the history of the health resort

Gallspach Castle is a typical moated castle. It has been privately owned by the Zeileis family since 1912 and can therefore only be viewed from the outside. For your tour, this means that the castle can be included as an exterior landmark, but a visit to the interior cannot be planned.

Gallspach Parish Church also offers a special cultural connection. Much of the building was remodelled or newly constructed in 2005. The artistic exterior design and the construction of the Stations of the Cross were carried out by local artist Erwin Burgstaller. Anyone interested in religious art and the visible design of a town can include this aspect in their exploration of Gallspach.

The museum of the Zeileis Health Centre documents the history of the electrophysical health resort and of the high-frequency therapy established at this institution. The therapy at the Zeileis Health Centre is based on treatment with high-frequency currents. The museum therefore complements the visible buildings and trails with an insight into Gallspach’s medical tradition.

Gallspach as a starting point for your accommodation search

A holiday apartment in Gallspach suits travel plans that involve switching between nature, views, local history and medical history.

For families with different interests, it may also make sense not to devote the days exclusively to one activity. A day of hiking can be mentally distinguished from a cultural tour or a museum visit, without requiring any particular order. This keeps Gallspach open as a destination for different holiday priorities and specific personal choices.

More destinations for planning your trip

If you would like to expand your search beyond Gallspach, you will find more places in the selection: Kematen Am Innbach, Hofkirchen An Der Trattnach, Meggenhofen, Peuerbach, Grieskirchen, Wallern An Der Trattnach, Heiligenberg and Sankt Thomas bei Waizenkirchen.

For the higher-level travel overview: Grieskirchen.