Traunfellnerweg, no. 64

<p>Starting from the starting point – preferably after visiting the Traunfellner documentation at <strong>Pöggstall Castle</strong> – you walk past the castle pond towards Bergern. You look towards the Mandlgupf, into the Weitental valley towards the old pilgrimage church St. Anna im Felde, and the Ostrong. A cozy forest path and a short ascent leads to Straßreith. The view falls on the old farm with its mighty house trees. Past Muckendorf you reach the Wiegenhalt near Braunegg ("halten" = to tend the grazing cattle). In good weather the view from the <strong>barrier-free viewing platform</strong> extends from Schneeberg to the Totes Gebirge. Looking towards Braunegg, you will certainly recognize the motif of the woodcut "Tauwetter". The "field path" leads into the village. The large mural on the neighboring house of the Mayer guesthouse was painted after a motif by Traunfellner and represents the origin of the place name Braunegg (brandecha = slash-and-burn clearing).<br />The Mayer guesthouse in Braunegg offers a place to rest. In the Traunfellner corner, when leafing through a folder you find "deeper insights" into the artist and his work as well as "the area around here". Besides food and drink, the hiker also receives Traunfellner art cards with a stamp from the landlord. The path continues to Oed, past the motifs "Oed" and "Föhn" through the high forest of the "Lange Berg" into the valley. Shortly before Gerersdorf, you recognize the "road to Braunegg". Soon after, you reach the Traunfellner House. Looking back from there: you find – artistically reduced to essential lines and surfaces – the motif "full moon". Through the village you continue to the meditative rest area in front of the small chapel "Winternacht". You look onto fields and the ridge of Mandlgupf, above which sometimes perhaps a cloud angel – "moon angel" – floats.<br />A look through the window of the chapel door shows an old rural processional cross, which Traunfellner depicted in his expressive woodcut "Bauernherrgott". After about 88 meters, the walk leaves the road and follows a farm track to Loibersdorf. Past a historic lime kiln, following a small road, you reach the starting point of the hike.</p>

<p>Sturdy footwear, functional clothing, sun and rain protection, map material, if necessary telescopic poles, first aid kit (blister plasters), sufficient provisions (snacks, muesli bars, fruit, water).</p>

<p>Make sure when choosing the route that it matches your fitness level. Check whether the gastronomy businesses you want to visit along the way are open. Pack your mobile phone and map material in your backpack.</p>

<p>A1 Melk and over the Danube bridge in Emmersdorf - Weitenegg - Pöggstall</p>