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12,43 km², 531 m above sea level, 2.603 inhabitants, 146 guest beds
The village of Haslach is a well-known centre of textile handicraft and a special tip for wanderers and family holiday."HASLACH an der Mühl" is situated at the confluence of the rivers "Große Mühl" and "Steinerne Mühl" at the southern end of the Bohemian Forest in a peaceful, hilly and well-wooded surrounding area. In the 16th century the "Weavers' Market" in Haslach has been one of the most considerable in Austria, nowadays it is an event of international interest. Three weaving factories are still in operation and 5 museums picture Haslach´s textile industry in the past. Don´t miss the yearly summer highlight "Textile Culture in Haslach" and get to know everything about the cozy little village rich in history! |
International WEAVER-MARKET in HASLACH...
19.-20. Juli 2008
Some 85 exhibitors from all over Europe offer high-quality textiles within the weavers' market, held at Haslach´s historic village area of Stelzen. The versatile range includes a variety of contemporary linen and felt designs as well as traditional weavings, related accessories, and more ........
During the last years weaving became a viable art form. Previously functional techniques found more artistic avenues to express ideas. But a continuity of weaving techniques can be found from the earlier historical pieces to the most contemporary weaving.
hiking-trails
Naturerlebnisweg 4 km ~ 1,5 hous
This nature-experience-trail is a gentle walk within a sheltered landscape. There is information and suggestions concerning the „nature experience“ theme.
Haslacher Rundumweg (The Haslach Round) 4,9 km ~ 1,5 hours
The gentle circular trail runs through the picturesque village of Haslach with its romantic, narrow winding streets. It passes the preserved remains of the medieval courtain wall, a charming Late Gothic church and the oil mill of Haslach, which was established 500 years ago. Starting point: centre of Haslach
Michlweg 11,5 km ~ 3 hours
A lovely walk passing through woodland and lush green valleys of the rivers „Große Mühl“ and „Steinerne Mühl“. It has only a few steep parts. Starting point: centre of Haslach
Tanzbodenweg 12 km ~ 4 hours
Highlights of this trail include gorgeous views over the rolling land of the Mühlviertel. The walk circles around the beautiful Tanzboden hill and takes you to the chapel „Heiligenwasser“ (holy water). Starting point: centre of Haslach
Steilstufenweg (The Scarp Way) 16 km ~ 5 hours
This walkd allows you to enjoy striking views over Haslach and Castle Lichtenau and explore the scarp of the Schwarzenberg wood-float-channel where the logs once rushed down with great roar. It also takes you past the Furtmühle mill where ancient trade routes (such as the salt way) crossed in former times. Starting point: centre of Haslach
Further information to the village of Haslach an der Mühl.
Textile Kultur Haslach