The market town of Hirschbach in the district of Gmünd is located in the pond and lake region of the upper Waldviertel. The idyllic ponds and flat hiking trails in a peaceful, wooded landscape offer wonderfully relaxing vacation and excursion opportunities.
Historic Hirschbach
The name Hirschbach was first mentioned in 1280 in a document kept in the archives of Zwettl Abbey. The once proud castle - a Renaissance building from 1580 - has long since disappeared: It was divided up into 16 small houses. The castle chapel has become the parish church. Hirschbach has been an independent parish since 1741.
A depiction of the crucifixion by Martin Johann Schmidt, also known as "Kremser Schmidt" - one of the most important and internationally recognized painters of the Austrian late Baroque period - is very noteworthy.
Leisure tips for Hirschbach: letting off steam, swimming & hiking
Hikers and strollers love the numerous routes and walking paths in Hirschbach - criss-crossing over hill and dale. Visitors can also enjoy a spacious leisure area with a swimming pond, sunbathing lawn, beach volleyball court and children's playground.