The best traffic-free bike rides around Ried im Traunkreis

The Catholic parish church in Ried is dedicated to the patron saint of St. Nicholas. The first building was constructed between 1160 and 1165, and in 1179, this church was mentioned as an independent parish in a letter from the then Pope. The church in its present size was built between 1476 and 1522, after the previous building had to be closed due to dilapidation. After a fire in 1736 and its partial destruction, the building underwent extensive restoration. Further restorations took place repeatedly in the following decades, most recently in 1986 when Solnhofen slabs were laid as flooring. A special feature of this church is the ivy-covered lower section of the church tower, which was declared a natural monument by the government of Upper Austria in 1984 due to its density and compactness. Further information about this interesting church can be found on Wikipedia at https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pfarrkirche_Ried_im_Traunkreis.

This beautiful tour can be easily combined with the Bäckerberg, and the Hacklberg can also be included on a mountain bike.

Nice to ride on the mountain

Kremsmünster Benedictine Abbey Since 777, a monastic community has lived, prayed, and worked at Kremsmünster Benedictine Abbey. Today, 39 monks strive to implement the precepts of the 1500-year-old Rule of Saint Benedict in the 21st century. The abbey is primarily a place of spiritual life, which finds diverse expression: in the liturgy, as a spiritual center for its parishes, and in its commitment to culture and education through the high school and the monastic collections. Furthermore, the abbey is also an important economic enterprise and employer. The Benedictine spirit should be palpable everywhere, as Benedict writes in the chapter on the monastery's craftsmen: "That in all things God may be glorified." (RB 57:9) Even the founder of the order, Benedict, assumed that monks could work and support themselves. The abbey thus offers a variety of businesses and products: Garden center, winery, monastery shop, forestry operation, event venue & rentals The observatory: A universe in miniature The view of the night sky has always fascinated humankind. For centuries, celestial phenomena were observed in the observatory. Today, the impressive telescopes can be admired as exhibits in the Natural History Museum. Even a sextant belonging to Johannes Kepler and a valuable collection of globes fascinate visitors in the astronomy hall. Weather records are still actively kept in the weather chamber of the tower. The continuous series of measurements, dating back to 1762, is of great importance for climate research today. The library: The library is a central space for a monastery, as reading and studying are inextricably linked to monastic life. Over the centuries, the monks in Kremsmünster have not only studied the Bible and theology, but have also collected books from a wide variety of fields of knowledge. Today the library comprises around 230,000 volumes.

The Roman Catholic parish church is dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene. The listed building stands high above the town and is surrounded by a cemetery on the north side.

Bam in the middle of the world

The panoramic spot "Tree in the middle of the world" offers a magnificent view of the Northern Limestone Alps from its observation tower. Really worth seeing😍👍🏻

During my visit I almost had to hold on to the tower. The foehn storm was extremely strong.