The best family-friendly hikes and walks in Schachenwald

Approximately one kilometer northeast of Kremsmünster Abbey, on a hill above the town, stands the chaplain's church, dedicated to St. Stephen. Its origins date back to the Romanesque period. The first church building dates back to 1098 and was consecrated as a parish church. A new building, essentially the same as the present building, was constructed in 1445. It was remodeled in the Baroque style between 1654 and 1656, and the interior was remodeled in the Rococo style between 1753 and 1754. On August 5, 1985, the tower collapsed during a violent storm, prompting the tower to be rebuilt. Starting in 1997, the building underwent extensive restoration to mark its 900th anniversary. Further interesting information about St. Stephen's can be found on Wikipedia at https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaplaneikirche_Kirchberg.

Kremsmünster Benedictine Abbey Since 777, a monastic community has lived, prayed, and worked at Kremsmünster Benedictine Abbey. Today, 39 monks strive to implement the precepts of the 1500-year-old Rule of Saint Benedict in the 21st century. The abbey is primarily a place of spiritual life, which finds diverse expression: in the liturgy, as a spiritual center for its parishes, and in its commitment to culture and education through the high school and the monastic collections. Furthermore, the abbey is also an important economic enterprise and employer. The Benedictine spirit should be palpable everywhere, as Benedict writes in the chapter on the monastery's craftsmen: "That in all things God may be glorified." (RB 57:9) Even the founder of the order, Benedict, assumed that monks could work and support themselves. The abbey thus offers a variety of businesses and products: Garden center, winery, monastery shop, forestry operation, event venue & rentals The observatory: A universe in miniature The view of the night sky has always fascinated humankind. For centuries, celestial phenomena were observed in the observatory. Today, the impressive telescopes can be admired as exhibits in the Natural History Museum. Even a sextant belonging to Johannes Kepler and a valuable collection of globes fascinate visitors in the astronomy hall. Weather records are still actively kept in the weather chamber of the tower. The continuous series of measurements, dating back to 1762, is of great importance for climate research today. The library: The library is a central space for a monastery, as reading and studying are inextricably linked to monastic life. Over the centuries, the monks in Kremsmünster have not only studied the Bible and theology, but have also collected books from a wide variety of fields of knowledge. Today the library comprises around 230,000 volumes.

Very nice pen. The observatory is also worth a visit. And you can eat well in the Stiftsschank.

Beautiful monastery complex with wonderful views of the landscape. Library worth seeing and a really great atmosphere. You can also visit the observatory, but you have to make a reservation. There is also a nice restaurant with good cuisine.

Nice little church: unfortunately it was only partially open.

The lower Trauntal between Gmunden and Wels is designated as a bird sanctuary of European importance. The river itself, the alluvial forests along its banks and the adjoining cultural landscape are breeding areas and habitats for numerous species that have now become rare.

Beautiful paths around the ponds. In winter you can go ice skating or curling. Parking spaces are available.

In autumn the carp are fished!