Easy hikes and walks around Langenstein

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Schlner Baggersee

It is located at the highest point of the Frankenberg in the municipality of Langenstein. Today only a remnant of the wall, the paving stones and a memorial stone remind us of the bloody end of the Laim Peasants' Revolt that took place here in the church at the time of the Peasants' Wars. However, it may have been the oldest church in the area, as there is evidence of the construction of a wooden church as early as 791, which was replaced by a stone building in 1080. When the Peasants' War battle took place here in 1636, it was already in ruins. From 1706 the church was rebuilt by the Jesuits. A Gothic Madonna from the original church has been preserved and is privately owned in Linz.

The Heimathaus Sankt Georgen an der Gusen is a museum that deals with the history and culture of the community. It is located at Färbergasse 4, near the parish church. The museum shows various exhibitions that highlight different aspects of life in St. Georgen an der Gusen, such as: Prehistoric and prehistoric scattered finds that testify to the long history of settlement in the region. Agricultural tools and painted farmer's chests that tell of the farmers' traditional way of life. The craft structure of the market town, which shows the diversity and importance of the craft trades. A model of the town of St. Georgen around 1860, which gives an insight into the architecture and infrastructure of the time. Memorabilia from prisoners of the Gusen concentration camp, which was built nearby during the Second World War. A model of the “Bergkristall” tunnel facility, in which aircraft parts for the “Me 262” jet fighter were manufactured. Every year the museum hosts a special exhibition that delves into a specific topic. The museum is open by appointment and offers guided tours for groups. It is an interesting place to learn more about the past and present of St. Georgen an der Gusen.

The parish church of Sankt Georgen an der Gusen is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint George. It is located on the northwestern edge of the St. Georgen an der Gusen market in the Perg district in Upper Austria. It belongs to the Perg deanery in the Diocese of Linz. The church was first mentioned in documents in 1288 and was a branch of Steyregg. It has been rebuilt and expanded several times over time, so that it has elements from different architectural styles, such as late Gothic, baroque and classicist. The tower dates from the 15th century and has a bell storey from 1865. The late Gothic choir has a star-ribbed vault with spring diamonds. The high altar shows a picture of Saint George by Anton Hitzenthaler the Younger from 1817. The church is a listed building and is a landmark of the community. It is a place of faith and life for the parish, which has various groups and activities, such as the Catholic Youth Group, the Catholic Women's Movement, the Seniors' Afternoon and much more.

Spilberg Castle Ruins is a historic castle near Langenstein in the Perg district in the Mühlviertel in Upper Austria. The castle is now located in a floodplain landscape, the Schlossau, about 600 meters from the banks of the Danube. The castle was built in the 12th century and was once an important moated castle on an island on the Danube. The castle has a 35 meter high Romanesque crenellated tower and is surrounded by a 16 meter high rampart wall. The Spilberg castle ruins are an interesting excursion destination for history and nature lovers. The “Friends of the Spilberg Castle Ruins” association takes care of the preservation and communication of the castle. You can visit the castle, take guided tours or take part in cultural events such as concerts or theater performances.

It's time to take a break here

Swimming area with a pebble beach and a barbecue area. Definitely invites you to take a break or cool off in the summer.