The best road cycling routes around Pfarrkirchen bei Bad Hall

Here, in a meadow between the cycle path, which runs on a former railway line, and the main road, stand two very, very beautiful metal sculptures in the form of two birds pecking at food - well worth seeing.

The Sulzbach flows into the Krems River near Halbarting. This point is located directly on the Krems Valley Cycle Path (R10), which runs from Neuhofen an der Krems to the Traun River and offers numerous scenic stretches. The cycle path offers particularly beautiful views of the estuary. The Sulzbach itself is an approximately 20-kilometer-long right tributary of the Krems River, with its source south of Nussbach at approximately 605 meters above sea level. It flows through the communities of Adlwang, Pfarrkirchen near Bad Hall, and Rohr im Kremstal before flowing into the Krems River near Halbarting. Overall, the confluence of the Sulzbach and the Krems River represents both a scenically attractive spot for cyclists and an ecologically important body of water.

small, quiet, good for a break 😉

Super bakery with refreshment stop

Near Steinbach, on the right bank of the Steyr, there is a beautiful garden which, in the evening, is uniquely enchanting due to its lovely lighting.

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The two-winged Renaissance castle dates back to 1588. Further renovations were commissioned around 1670 by the canons Siegbert von Geilenkirchen and Thomas von Kandlberg. It is characterized by an arcaded walkway facing the courtyard. These arcades were enclosed by outbuildings until the renovation. The rooms on the upper floor also served as the official residence of the caretaker – and thus of the courts – for a long time. The Knights of Kast occupied the castle as a summer residence. The dilapidated castle was finally purchased by the municipality of Sierning in 1969 and renovated by the Traunviertel Cultural Association and the town of Sierning. An annex was added to the building, which houses the Sierning municipal office. Following the revitalization of the castle courtyard and the installation of state-of-the-art infrastructure, including a new castle café, it is now possible to host any event. The flagship events are the summer arts and crafts market with up to 10,000 visitors, the Sierning Advent with its Advent village in the castle courtyard, and the Guard Festival. Numerous cultural events and concerts take place throughout the year, both in the castle and in the covered courtyard.

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.