Discover Inzersdorf im Kremstal

Inzersdorf im Kremstal is a rewarding destination for anyone looking to combine experiences in nature, culture and routes with a story of their own. The landscape around the village is ideal for hiking, while marked cycling paths, pilgrimage routes and special cultural attractions offer different ways to plan your days. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can therefore consider Inzersdorf as a base for varied days in the Kremstal valley.

Hiking Trails to Special Natural Attractions

A well-signposted hiking trail leads from the village district of Wanzbach past the “1,000-year-old oak”, a natural monument. There is a bench for taking a break beside a wayside shrine. The trail thus combines a specific nature experience with a short stop, without requiring you to limit your hike to a single destination.

A detailed summer and autumn hike leads from Inzersdorf via the Hubertus Chapel, the Beer inn and the Pernecker Kogel to the “Ederbild” and back to Inzersdorf. The Hubertus Chapel was built in 1968 at the edge of the forest above Inzersdorf. The “Ederbild” itself is an ancient, enormous fir tree that was reduced to a tree ruin by storms and lightning. This destination can be reached from Inzersdorf via marked paths. When planning your trip, you can therefore choose between the route to the “1,000-year-old oak” and the described hike with several stops.

Cyclists will also find numerous well-marked cycling paths around Inzersdorf. They lead to attractions, including the “1,000-year-old oak” natural monument. Horse-drawn carriage rides from Inzersdorf offer another way to explore the Kremstal valley. This allows you to vary your travel plans between hiking, cycling and a more leisurely ride.

Culture, Pilgrimage Routes and Regional Experiences

A special cultural highlight is the Inzersdorf Madonna. It was created around 1430, transferred to the newly built church in 1975 and attributed to the “Master of Seeon”. For visitors who would like to include art and history in their trip, this work complements the natural attractions around the village. The Hubertus Chapel provides another cultural and historical point of interest at the edge of the forest.

Another experience is offered by “Austria’s only driftwood exhibition”. It is open from May to October, Thursday to Monday, from 10:00 a.m. to midnight. If you plan your holiday days according to a fixed schedule of excursions, you can take these opening hours into account when arranging your stay.

Inzersdorf is also a starting point for numerous pilgrimage routes. The Benedikt Pilgrimage Circular Route through the Kremstal valley passes through the village, is 45 km long and comprises three daily stages. Depending on your travel plans, you can include the pilgrimage circular route as a single excursion or as a multi-day pilgrimage hike covering its three daily stages.

Getting There and the Right Base for Your Trip

From the A1 West Autobahn, the route leads via the Voralpenkreuz junction and the A9 Pyhrn Autobahn to the Inzersdorf im Kremstal exit. For orientation when arriving by train, Schlierbach railway station is relevant; it is approximately 4 km from Inzersdorf. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can therefore first consider which experiences should shape your days: the route to the “1,000-year-old oak”, the hike to the “Ederbild”, cycling paths, culture or the pilgrimage route. This way, your choice of accommodation is guided by the focus of your planned holiday and not merely by the name of the village.

The following places are also available for further orientation: Spital am Pyhrn, Obergrünburg, Windischgarsten, Pettenbach, Etzelsdorf, Schweizersberg, Klaus an der Pyhrnbahn and Kirchdorf an der Krems.

Back to the higher-level travel overview: Kirchdorf an der Krems.