The best cycling routes around Gaspoltshofen

I would have liked to name the highlight correctly, as can be read in the photo: Trattnachtal Radweg

The Haager Lies Cycle Path is an impressive cycling and walking path in Austria that runs along a former railway line. Here are some interesting facts about this cycle path: 1. Route Length: - The cycle path stretches over 22 km and offers a scenic route through the region. 2. Start and End Points: - The route begins in Neukirchen bei Lambach and continues to Haag am Hausruck. 3. Difficulty: - The cycle path is considered difficult because it may contain sections with loose ground that are difficult to navigate. A good level of fitness is required. 4. Elevation Gains: - The tour includes up to 450 meters of elevation gain, making it a challenging but rewarding experience. 5. Nature Experience: - The cycle path leads through a beautiful landscape characterized by forests, meadows, and picturesque views. 6. **Duration**: - The average cycling time is approximately **1 hour and 35 minutes**, depending on individual fitness and breaks. The Hague Lies Cycle Route is therefore an ideal destination for cyclists and nature lovers who want to enjoy the beauty of nature.

Short break at the Trattnach, you can also cool your feet in the river.

The view is currently obscured by trees. Nevertheless, there are beautiful spots along the way to enjoy the panoramic view.

The route over the Hausruck should only be chosen by those with experience and sufficient fitness. On some sections, it will be necessary to push/lift

Nice excursion history coal Hausruckwald

Kohlgrube, the mining colony in the municipality of Wolfsegg am Hausruck, can be considered the nucleus of lignite mining in the Hausruck region, as mining activities have been documented here since 1776. Kohlgrube once had over 1,000 inhabitants, most of whom were directly or indirectly employed in the mining industry. After the eastern mining area was exhausted, mining in Kohlgrube ceased in 1964. To the south of Kohlgrube lies the Lorenz Tunnel, a small exhibition tunnel. Next to it is an information board with an overview map of the Kohlgrube mining facilities – unfortunately, it is already difficult to read. This tunnel portal, however, is a demonstration tunnel and not the original entrance, which has likely suffered the fate of many entrances here – it is likely dilapidated and forgotten. The tunnel is named after the former mining director of Kohlgrube, Wenzl Lorenz (1818-1871). Around the Kohlgrube mining colony, located in a depression, there were numerous tunnels in which lignite was mined and transported on two 580 mm gauge coal railways. The coal was transported to the Kohlgrube crusher (from the coal railways via a cable car), where it was crushed and sorted. The coal was then transported on the 1,106 mm gauge coal railway (like a horse-drawn railway) via Wufing (tunnel) to Breitenschützing, where it was transferred to the Empress Elisabeth Railway (now the Western Railway line).

On Whit Monday, May 29, 2023, the Platte Lorenz Monument was unveiled in Kohlgrube, commemorating the history of mining. On January 1, 1836, Karl Platte became the first mine manager under the county of Franz Guyard St. Julien. His son-in-law was Wenzel Lorenz, who later became the operations director of Kohlgrube. Lorenz received mining authority for the entire company in 1863 and became mine manager for Kohlgrube in 1864. The monument had been forgotten for many decades. At its new location—at the entrance to Kohlgrube—the personalities who laid the foundations of mining in Wolfsegg and made the more than 200-year mining history possible will once again be honored.