Kirchdorf an der Krems: Cycling Route, Culture and Mountain Landscapes
Kirchdorf an der Krems combines the Kremstal Cycle Path with a historic town centre and a diverse landscape between the Sengsengebirge mountains and the gentle hills in the north of Upper Austria.
Along the Kremstal Cycle Path through Kirchdorf
The Kremstal Cycle Path R10 runs from Traun to Klaus and is of central importance for cycling tourism in the Kremstal and in Kirchdorf an der Krems. From the R10, signposts point towards the town centre of Kirchdorf an der Krems. Cyclists using the Kremstal Cycle Path R10 are invited to explore Kirchdorf's centre with its cultural, dining and shopping options. For cycling tours, the R10 therefore connects the route with a stay in Kirchdorf's centre.
Kirchdorf a. d. Krems railway station
Public transport is available at Kirchdorf a. d. Krems railway station. Free park-and-ride parking is available on Bahnhofstraße near the station.
Main Square and Local History
The main square of Kirchdorf an der Krems was created south of the old Anger village at Rathausplatz as a Bamberg street-market complex. For centuries, the Krems has shaped the paths, squares and local way of life in Kirchdorf an der Krems.
Church and Neupernstein Castle
The church in Kirchdorf an der Krems was consecrated on 15 June 1119 by Bishop Ulrich of Passau in honour of Saint Gregory. Since 2003, Neupernstein Castle has been the “Neupernstein Castle Cultural Centre”. The complex was expanded into its present-day castle between 1715 and 1718. Jakob Prandtauer was the architect.
Halls in the Cultural Centre
Neupernstein Castle Cultural Centre has the Hanveld Hall with 100 seats and the Pernstein Hall with 250 seats. The two halls differ in their designated seating capacities.
Landscape between the Sengsengebirge Mountains and the Hills
Kirchdorf an der Krems lies between the Sengsengebirge mountains to the south and gentle hills in the north of Upper Austria. The Ochsenkogel summit is in the vicinity of Kirchdorf an der Krems. The Steinkogel summit is in the vicinity of Kirchdorf an der Krems. Pfannstein Mountain is in the vicinity of Kirchdorf an der Krems.
Pilgrimage Circular Route and Excursion Directions
The Benedikt pilgrimage circular route through the Kremstal passes through Schlierbach, Nußbach, Wartberg, Inzersdorf, Micheldorf and the district capital Kirchdorf an der Krems. Hikes towards Kalkalpen National Park begin in Kirchdorf an der Krems. Excursions into the mountain world between Pyhrn and Priel also begin in Kirchdorf. For day planning, the two directions can be considered separately: towards Kalkalpen National Park or into the mountain world between Pyhrn and Priel.
2026 Outdoor Swimming Season
The 2026 outdoor swimming season in Kirchdorf an der Krems ends on 6 September 2026. The specific end date provides a fixed time reference for travel planning in 2026.
Other places: St. Pankraz, Spital Am Pyhrn, Rossleithen, Vorderstoder, Hinterstoder.
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