Description
A relaxed hike right through the Salaberger Forest and along orchards that remind of good cider and wonderful juices.
Starting point of the tour
Open-air museum at the Mostviertelhalle Haag (Sportplatzstraße 4, 3350 Haag)
Destination point of the tour
Open-air museum at the Mostviertelhalle Haag (Sportplatzstraße 4, 3350 Haag)
Route description From Haag to the Ötscherblick - Hiking trail 492a South
At the beginning of the path, you first reach the worth-seeing town square of Haag with the St. Michael parish church and the historic buildings. On each of these houses, a history panel is attached. You now leave the town square via Stiegengasse, walk past fruit trees and the new settlements to the Salaberger Forest.
Arriving in the forest, you follow the "Weistrachersteg". Passing the Weistrach cross (wayside cross) you reach the southern edge of the forest. Here you have a beautiful view towards Weistrach. In the background, the foothills are visible.
From there you continue northeast to the former Haag station in Hochwall. Before the overpass of the new railway, the path divides into a short (492a; 12.2 km) and a long (492; 17.7 km) route. Alternatively, the long path leads along orchards to the Kandlhoferholz. Here you have the opportunity to climb the highest point of Haag, the Markstein (420 m).
The next destination is the adventure pool, which offers a refreshing cool-down during the summer months. To finish, you pass the leisure center (climbing tower, funcourt, …) and return under the old railway track to the Mostviertelhalle.
Parking
Parking facilities at the Mostviertelhalle (Sportplatzstraße 4, 3350 Haag)
With the train stop "Stadt Haag" an uncomplicated public arrival is possible.
Author's tip
Pay attention to the details, many wonderful natural spectacles and moods can be discovered in the Salaberger Forest and in the orchards. The hiking route is especially recommended during the tree blossom period (April/May).
