Wolfsschlucht

The castle, which was built in 900 AD now is a arts centre showing exhibits of the artist's association Donauland Strudengau.

From teh tower you have a magnificent view of the Danube valley, the Machland and the Alps.

The castle also houses a restaurant with beer garden, a youth hostel, a chapel and a fountain.

The pilgrimage chapel is located directly next to the three-star inn “Gasthof Aigner Kreuz” (Aichinger family, Phone: +43 7266 6225) at the start of the nature and culture trail "Wolfsschlucht". 
 
Legend says that the judge Strauß (1692) went on a pilgrimage for his seriously ill wife to Mariazell. On his return his completely healthy wife greeted him exactly where today the chapel stands. At this place he put up a simple wooden cross to express his gratitude.
 
At the beginning of the 18. Century another man experienced his rescue at exactly this place when his shying horses stopped right before the cross.
Thus, he built a chapel around the cross.
 
The present building dates from 1852 and its interior encompasses the cross, an Immaculate (on the left) and Saint Vitus (on the right).

...simply enjoy!
Under this motto we want our guests to feel comfortable.
Whether it's a small celebration with friends, acquaintances or relatives;
or a cup of coffee with homemade pastry;
or perhaps just a cool drink: with us, every guest should "simply feel good".

Info: Tourismusverein Gsund Leben - Willkommen in Bad Kreuzen
Tel.: +43 (0) 72 66 / 62 55-30

Schlucht im Urgestein…
Die Wolfsschlucht am Fuß der Burg Kreuzen ist eine klammartige Urgesteinsschlucht. Die Wasserfälle, Felsformationen und Blockburgen machen ihren urigen Charakter aus. Einige botanische undfaunistische Besonderheiten gibt es hier zu finden. Die steilen, schwer zugänglichen Hänge werden von naturnah ausgebildeten Schluchtwäldern eingenommen. Sie konnten sich oftmals dort bewahren, wo sich die schwierige Bewirtschaftung kaum lohnte. Esche, Bergahorn und Bergulme lieben die luft- und bodenfeuchten Bedingungen in der Schlucht. Der Unterwuchs solcher Wälder wird von einer üppigen Krautschicht gebildet.

Unweit der Burg Kreuzen gibt es einen Felsen, der auch Bärensprung genannt wird. Wie dieser Felsen zu seinem Namen kam, erfahren Sie in der Donau-Sage "Über die Kippe springen".

Alte Badeanlagen

Starting points: Bad Kreuzen, inn „Gasthaus Aichinger“ in Neuaigen or fortress „Burg Kreuzen“
Type of trail: slim pathways, bridges and many steps, safety railings
Special features: climate, geology, flora and fauna
Length of the round route: 4.800 m
Route: Bad Kreuzen – Neuaigen – Wolfsschlucht – Jägersitz – Burg Kreuzen – Bad Kreuzen
Trail marking: "5a Kulturpfad – Wolfsschlucht“
 
Hiking on the tracks of noble spa guests
Since 1846 Bad Kreuzen is known as a health resort. At that time the duke Ernst of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha let built a cold water establishment in the castle tavern. Under the guidance of the spa doctor Dr. Otto Fleischanderl this place developed into a meeting point of aristocrats. Springs were captured, paths constructed and places of relaxation created.
The central point of the spas during that time was the “Wolfsschlucht” where the first spa treatments in natural waters and with simple shower facilities took place. Today melodious names like “Wiener Wellenbad”, “Greiner Duschen”, “Herzogsquelle” or “Felsendom” remind us of these times. The historical places are equipped with panels that represent silent witnesses of this time period.