date, 11.02.2012
SCHLÄGL
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28,52km², 546m above sea level , 1.405 inhabitants, 185 guest beds
The Premonstratensian Monastery of Schlägl was founded as early as in the year 1218 and is definitely worth visiting. The valuable library on premises contains some 60,000 volumes and manuscripts and the splendid Baroque Church is a sight to behold. In the center of Schlägl the Parish Church is a central focus for visitors to the town. One of the church´s three organs is the famous historic organ from the year 1634, which can be seen at the western gallery.
sights...Prämonstratenser Chorherrenstift - Cloister Schlägl Stiftsbrauerei - brewery Schlägl |
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, trail-nr. 43
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 monastry, tral-nr. 45
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, trail-nr. 41
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, trail-nr. 44
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, trail-nr. 42
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, trail-nr. 40
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