Pichl Bei Wels: Cycling Routes, Culture and the Way of St. James

Pichl Bei Wels combines outdoor activity, culture and special insights into the landscape. A cycling map of the surrounding area and eight circular tours around Pichl give you several ways to explore the area actively. There are also routes featuring churches, a castle and viewpoints, as well as KulturCafe Pichl. This allows you to plan a varied stay without having to commit to just one type of experience.

Cycling around Pichl

Those who want to get to know Pichl Bei Wels on two wheels can use the cycling map of the surrounding area as a guide. In addition, there are eight circular tours around Pichl to choose from. This combination is helpful if you would like to structure your days in different ways: a circular tour can be the focus of the day, while the map provides further guidance for the surrounding area. The route you choose depends on your preferred itinerary for the day and the interests of your travel group.

Routes through the landscape and history

Several routes combine nature and cultural destinations. The Way of St. James continues along meadow and forest paths to St. James Church. It begins at the park-and-ride car park near the FF Geisensheim fire station, right next to the motorway exit. The Hubertusweg passes Schloss Etzelsdorf and leads back to Pichl. On the Irrachhöhenweg, you pass St. Peter’s Church. This creates different focal points for an excursion: you can choose a route with a religious connection, include a castle along the way or get to know a church as a distinctive destination en route.

Views as far as the Trattnachtal valley

The Panoramaweg is ideal for taking in the landscape. It offers a magnificent view of the Trattnachtal valley as far as the Pühringer Chapel. Hochwimm also has its own distinctive character: information panels by artists from the surrounding area stand along the roadside. There is also a panoramic map showing the names of the mountains, which are exceptionally visible in good long-distance weather conditions. In this way, the view of the landscape is combined with regional art and a clear orientation towards the mountain panorama.

KulturCafe Pichl and St. James Church

KulturCafe Pichl is a meeting place for a range of cultural interests. Artists can present their works there, and concerts and cultural exchange also take place. A visit can therefore easily be planned as a cultural highlight alongside a bike ride or a route through the landscape.

St. James Church is particularly associated with the pilgrimage route and the history of the area. It repeatedly attracts groups of pilgrims. From 1602 onwards, the lords of Etzelsdorf and Haiding were buried in the crypt. Anyone wishing to learn more about this historic site can look out for the church door: the Jakobsbauer family is happy to open it for people who would like to admire this treasure. This offers an insight that connects history, religious tradition and the Way of St. James.

Choose the right accommodation for your travel plans

When looking for accommodation in Pichl Bei Wels, you can base your choice on your preferred experiences. If cycling is the main focus, you should include the cycling map and the eight circular tours in your planning. For a culturally oriented stay, KulturCafe Pichl, the church routes and the history of St. James Church take centre stage. Those who primarily want to discover the landscape can consider the Panoramaweg and Hochwimm. A holiday apartment in Pichl Bei Wels is therefore particularly appealing as a starting point for putting together your own holiday itinerary.

More destinations for your search

For further options, you can also view Neukirchen Bei Lambach, Schleißheim, Holzhausen, Sipbachzell, Bachmanning, Gunskirchen, Au An Der Traun and Bad Wimsbach-Neydharting.

To the higher-level travel overview: Wels-Land.