Haslach circular route

1.4 km... Welset Pühret. This is a true paradise for those seeking relaxation. Benches and the playground next to it invite you to take a break. Cross the bridge and continue right along the Steinerne Mühl to Linzer Straße on the sidewalk until you reach the former ...

1.9 km ... Rechberger Fabrik and turn left there, past the Notarquelle spring, to ...

2.6 km ... Stegmühle. From there you have a particularly beautiful view of Haslach parish church and the ring wall with the Färber-Maier tower. As you can see, Haslach stands on a mountain. Haslach's parish church of St. Nicholas is the most impressive late Gothic church in the Upper Mühlviertel. Its older part is the presbytery with ribbed vaulting dating from around 1350. The tower, which now stands free and was built as a defensive tower for the market fortifications, is Haslach's landmark. The route continues along the Steinerne Mühl and then over the bridge to the ...

3.0 km ... steel mill. Linseed oil has been pressed in the Mühlviertel oil mill for more than 500 years. The mill was first mentioned in a document in 1497, in the will of Sigmund Vorauer, who bequeathed the "Saltenmühle, eine Mühle mit Ölgang" to the Haslach bakers' guild. (Visits possible by appointment).
The Haslach manufactory, which is located right next door, can also be visited by appointment. Step by step, you can see the various work stages from the raw wool to the finished product. From there you have a very good view of the imposing building of the former Vonwiller weaving mill, where you can visit the Mechanical Sound Factory Museum and the Haslach Textile Center with the Weaving Museum . You can also see the largest iron 12 m (the mangle) in its own glass house in the garden with dyer's plants. You continue past the E-Werk, along the Große Mühl - Lanitz and then right up to the pavement. Walk down the sidewalk to the main road, cross it and walk 200 m up Bergstraße and then turn right again immediately after the Lauss company. Walk along the path parallel to the main road to the crossroads, cross it and walk along the Marktbach ...

4.9 km ... back to the starting point at the market square in Haslach an der Mühl.