Discover Steinbach an der Steyr

Steinbach an der Steyr combines a history of craftsmanship, distinctive exhibitions and scenic paths. The Messerer Museum presents the history of knife makers and blade smiths. Other highlights include the Panorama Trail, the Energy Adventure Hiking World and cycling routes leading to the Grünburger Hütte. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home can therefore choose the location according to their own travel interests: culture, short discoveries in the village, panoramic views or longer trails can give the trip different focal points.

Culture and special insights

The history of knife makers and blade smiths is the focus of the Messerer Museum. The Messerer Discovery Trail leads from the final stop of the Steyrtal Museum Railway to the Messerer Museum in Steinbach. This makes it possible to combine an exploration of historic craftsmanship with a defined route, without requiring an additional change of theme.

Another cultural highlight is the exhibition “Nativity Scenes from Around the World – Pils Collection”. It presents nativity scenes from all five continents. In the Nativity Scene House in Steinbach, the collection includes more than 600 nativity scenes from almost 100 countries. For families and other travel groups who enjoy discovering different perspectives, this exhibition offers a clear contrast to exploring the region’s traditional knife-making craft.

Panorama trails and cycling routes

The Panorama Trail is a panoramic loop from the village square up to the upper terrace of the Steyr Valley. Along the way, it passes small wayside crosses and minor monuments, then returns to the starting point through the Färberbach Valley. The Panorama Trail offers panoramic views extending to the Totes Gebirge mountain range. This makes the route a travel idea in its own right for anyone who wants to combine exercise with scenic impressions and small cultural discoveries.

Cyclists can choose from several paths and routes in Steinbach. The Energy Adventure Hiking World Steinbach is among the most popular hiking and cycling routes in Steinbach an der Steyr. The Grünburger Hütte mountain bike route is also among the village’s most popular cycling paths and routes. The Steyrtal Cycle Path R 8 leads from Aschach an der Steyr via Steinbach an der Steyr and Grünburg. Those planning a longer route can also choose the “Schobersteinhaus and Grünburgerhütte” route: it starts at the village square in Steinbach; after approximately 7.5 km, it branches off onto the forest road into the Dorngraben.

Views and local orientation

The Grünburger Hütte is located at the foot of the 1,273-metre-high Hochbuchberg in the municipality of Steinbach an der Steyr. In favourable weather conditions, it offers views in summer and winter ranging from the Totes Gebirge mountain range to the Mühlviertel region. Hiking and cycling maps for Steinbach an der Steyr and the surrounding area are available from the municipal office, in some cases for a fee. When choosing accommodation, you can therefore consider in advance whether you mainly want to include exhibitions, a panoramic loop or cycling routes in your travel plans.

For travel to the area, bus route 452 connects Rohr, Bad Hall and Steinbach an der Steyr. Bus route 433 connects Steyr, Molln and Kirchdorf. If you want to compare your holiday apartment search with access to various excursion destinations, these connections are useful points of reference.

Other places to search

If you would also like to compare other destinations, you can find further listings here: Steinbach am Ziehberg, Klaus an der Pyhrnbahn, Vorderstoder, Kremsmünster, Dauersdorf, Windischgarsten, St. Pankraz and Ried im Traunkreis.

To the overarching travel overview: Kirchdorf an der Krems.