Abtenau: Trails, Landscape and Culture

Abtenau is located in the Lammertal and combines a circular trail starting in the centre with natural experiences and cultural-historical points of interest. If you are looking for accommodation for a stay that caters to different interests, you can plan your days according to your preferred focus: the Life Trail leads from the centre to Lake Egelsee, walking and hiking trails through the extensive alpine pasture area begin along the Postalm Panoramic Road, and the Arlerhhof local history museum complex and St. Blasius Parish Church add historical insights to the natural experience.

Key facts on the topic

• Abtenau is located in the Lammertal.
• The Life Trail begins and ends directly in the centre of Abtenau.
• The circular trail around Lake Egelsee is 5 km long and can be completed in about 2 hours of walking.
• Lake Egelsee is located in a protected landscape area designated in 1971.
• Several car parks along the Postalm Panoramic Road serve as starting and finishing points for trails through the alpine pasture area.
• The Arlerhhof local history museum presents a farmhouse typical of the Lammertal from the pre-industrial era.
• St. Blasius Parish Church preserves frescoes and Baroque furnishings from various historical periods.

Trails and landscape for planning your days

The Life Trail combines your stay with a fixed route. Its beginning and end directly in the centre make it easier to find your way around the village. The circuit around Lake Egelsee is 5 km long and can be completed in about 2 hours of walking.

Lake Egelsee is located in a protected landscape area designated in 1971. This protection status gives the landscape a distinct thematic character. Those who want to consider not just a single circular trail but various walking and hiking options will find several car parks along the Postalm Panoramic Road that serve as starting and finishing points for trails through the extensive alpine pasture area. The two options therefore already differ in their described starting situation: one is a circular trail beginning and ending in the centre, while the other offers several possible starting points along a panoramic road.

Culture in the village and at Arlerhhof

The Arlerhhof local history museum is located in Abtenau’s Au district at the foot of the Tennengebirge mountains. It presents a farmhouse typical of the Lammertal from the pre-industrial era. The museum complex includes a residential building, a utility building with a stable, a Troadkasten grain store, an apiary, a mill and a sawmill. The Arlergut estate was first mentioned in historical documents in 1325.

The technical components of the complex are also relevant to the tour. The mill is still fully operational. The sawmill is equipped with a Venetian saw frame and is also still fully operational. The Arlerhhof can therefore be understood not only through its ensemble of buildings but also through the working areas preserved within it.

Another cultural-historical highlight is St. Blasius Parish Church in Abtenau. It was first documented on 6 May 1191 as a church with all parish rights. In the 17th century, a new Baroque high altar and Baroque side altars were created and consecrated. The nave contains Renaissance frescoes depicting the “Works of Mercy” and the “Judgment of Solomon”, which art historians date to the mid-16th century.

More options for planning your stay

The Abtenau adventure pool is also one of the attractions described in the village. It has a 25-metre pool with 4 lanes. When searching for suitable accommodation, you can therefore first decide whether your travel plans should focus primarily on the Life Trail, the alpine pasture area, the historic sites or a combination of these highlights. This provides an objective basis for your choice without presupposing any particular accommodation features.

If you would also like to visit other destinations, you can find Steuer, Gseng, Bad Vigaun, Oberalm, Sankt Margarethen, Golling An Der Salzach, Taugl and Rußbachsaag here.

FAQ

Where is Abtenau located?

Abtenau is located in the Lammertal.

Where does the Life Trail begin and end?

The Life Trail begins and ends directly in the centre of Abtenau.

How long is the circular trail around Lake Egelsee?

The Life Trail around Lake Egelsee is 5 km long; completing the circuit takes about 2 hours of walking.

What protection status does Lake Egelsee have?

Lake Egelsee is located in a protected landscape area designated in 1971.

What is there to see at the Arlerhhof local history museum?

The Arlerhhof presents a typical farmhouse from the pre-industrial era. The complex includes, among other things, a residential building, a utility building with a stable, a Troadkasten grain store, an apiary, a mill and a sawmill.

What historical features does St. Blasius Parish Church offer?

The church was first documented with all parish rights on 6 May 1191. It has Baroque altars from the 17th century as well as Renaissance frescoes from the mid-16th century.

To the higher-level travel overview: Hallein.