Easy hikes and walks around Sankt Peter in der Au

In front of this small, sacred monument—with its special dedication as a PEACE CROSS—I would like to offer the viewer a short text by Christiane Völkel, who personally describes the Apostle Paul's letter to the church in Philippi as "one of the beautiful passages that always touches my heart." Paul writes: "Do not be anxious about anything, but with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ." (Philippians 4:6-7) She comments as follows: "You really have to let these two sentences sink in word for word! They contain everything of 'Good News' (...) And another beautiful aspect that moves me in the second sentence: It says that prayer accomplishes something. Namely, finding peace within oneself and walking one's path in life from fellowship with Jesus."

Elisabethwarte (Plattenberg, 750 m) – a historic observation tower (18.5 m) with 360° panoramic views of the Most, Mühl, and Traunviertel districts. Accessible via 82 steps, it features a tower bust of the Empress and the "Rock the Sissi" climbing wall.

The village shop in Kürnberg (Kürnberg 28/1, St. Peter in der Au) is operated by the Rosenfellner Mühle mill and is open daily – Monday to Sunday from 6:00 a.m. A small selection of regional products, including fresh dairy products, sausages, meat, pastries, fruit, vegetables, cider, juices & beer, as well as ice cream and frozen goods. You can pay flexibly: either with a debit card or in cash. An integrated change machine ensures that you can always get change in coins. A modern cash register system scans even the unpackaged goods – uncomplicated and user-friendly, with on-site assistance if you need it.

On October 13, 2023, the newly designed Peace Cross was ceremoniously blessed by Pastor Krystian Lubinski. Originally placed near the old rectory, it later moved to the school and has now found its new home: at an intersection of hiking trails in Burgholz, the local recreation area of St. Peter in der Au. There, it invites you to rest and reflect as a place of prayer and silence. The cross symbolizes peace and community—a silent companion on the path through the forest and a beautiful place to pause.

The small St. Hubertus Chapel is picturesquely situated on the edge of the forest above St. Michael am Bruckbach and is dedicated to St. Hubertus, the patron saint of hunters. It is a quiet place of contemplation with a special atmosphere – especially during the atmospheric mountain masses, which are usually celebrated in June and September. It can be reached in several ways: on foot via the 4th stage of the "Heart of the Mostviertel" circular hiking trail https://www.komoot.com/de-de/tour/2346580792 – or by bike or car via the Voralpenstraße road from St. Michael. A quiet spot with a panoramic view – ideal for a rest.

Great tour, very selective.....

A beautiful natural spot with 2 moor ponds. The paths around are nature trails with information boards. You are in the forest, so there are lots of roots in the paths - flat terrain "for practicing balance" - with consideration for hikers 🥰

The path from the Elisabethwarte is a very nice, easy gravel/forest path, which is even signposted as a "children's MTB path". At the Mostbrunnen you can buy drinks and enjoy a beautiful view over the town of Kürnberg.