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17,46 km², 596 m above sea level, 1.925 inhabitants, 570 guest beds the gate to the bohemian forest...The history of Aigen was defined by the village's location next to an important trade route between Danube and Bohemia. The village is situated in the wide valley of the river "Große Mühl" and is also known as the "gate to the Bohemian Forest". Nowadays the village of Aigen-Schlägl is the centre of local tourism. Spending a holiday in Aigen means that you will have a great choice of all-season leisure activities. You have the opportunity to relax and meet hearty people. sights... |
hiking trails
Waldsteig – (The Timbered Path) a gentle ramble 3,4 km ~ 1 hour
The trail visits the Michael’s well and passes by several religious spots and provides beautiful views over Aigen. You will find a shielded area with excercise-instructions and some benches to rest as you go along the road. Starting point: centre of Aigen.
Schlägler Rundweg (The Schlägl Round) 8,5 km ~ 2,5 hours
The trail runs to the south of Schlägl and leads up to surrounding highs that provide glorious views to the north over the valley of the„Große Mühl“ river, with the Schlägl monastery and the hills of Bohemian Forest in the background. Starting point: Schlägl monastery
Bärensteinrunde (The Bärenstein Round) 11,5 km ~ 3,5 hours
Starting from the centre of Aigen the trail passes a little avenue, a neat beech grove, the font „Michaelsquelle“ and the rock formation „Räuberhöhle“ (robber’s cave). This circular walk takes in a succession of notable viewing points including Liebesfelsen (love rock), Hochbuchet and Bärenstein (amazing view over the Vlatava reservoir). Starting point: centre of Aigen
Mühltalblickweg 12,4 km ~ 4 hours
Providing fine views over the valley of the „Große Mühl“ river, this winding route crosses over woodland and meadows and beautiful landscape. Starting point: centre of Aigen
Schwemmkanalrunde 12,8 km ~ 4 hours
Highlights of this trail include reconstructed parts of the Schwarzenberg wood-float-channel and the spirke highmoor „Bayrische Au“ with its stunning scenery. The trail crosses through peaceful woodlands and idyllic villages. Starting point: guesthouse Haagerhof in Oberhaag
Waldsteig – a strenuous hike 24,2 km ~ 7,5 hours
Beginning in the centre of Aigen this trail links the most beautiful and interesting spots of Aigen like reconstructed parts of the Schwarzenberg wood-float-channel, the spirke highmoor „Bayrische Au“ and the „Bärenstein“ viewing point. Starting point: centre of Aigen
Further information to the village of Aigen im Mühlkreis.