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"Lost Place": Ruine Waxenegg
"Lost Place": Ruine Waxenegg
"Lost Place": Ruine Waxenegg
"Lost Place": Ruine Waxenegg
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“Lost Place” Waxenegg castle ruin (Austria, hiking tour)

Anger

About the offer

Go on a guided historical hike in Anger to get a glimpse into the region that mainstream tourists just can’t get. Take a peek into the past at the “mystical” museum and enjoy the phenomenal panoramic views from the Waxenegg castle ruins.


Details of the “Lost Places” tour in Anger:

The circular route starts and ends at the main square in Anger. The route is about 4 km long and includes a difference in altitude of 150 m. The whole hike, including the various stops at local sights, takes about 2-3 hours. The route consists nearly entirely of hiking trails.

  • Our starting point is the “Steinpaißhaus”, Anger’s oldest building (1351), located on the main square. Some time ago, an underground passage leading from the “Steinpaißhaus” to the Waxenegg castle ruins was discovered. The tunnel isn’t accessible just yet, so instead, we’ll take the hiking route overground.
  • Before we start, you’ll have a chance to visit the museum called “Mysthische Unter- und Oberwelten der Region Anger”, which gives interesting insights into Anger’s “underworld” and where you can see one end of the underground passage.

Then the hike starts in earnest, leading us to the following pit stops:

  • Welcome drink and great views over Anger at the „Musibankerl“: The Musibankerl is connected to a more than 100-year old tradition. Every Easter Sunday, Anger’s marching band performs the wake-up call here at 4 am, accompanied by the church bells.
  • The route continues towards the Waxenegg castle ruins, which first come dramatically into view through a “natural window” along the route.
  • We walk along the "Bergerlweg" in the picturesque "Bürgerwald" forest.
  • After a short ascent, we finally reach the mystical setting of the Waxenegg castle ruins.
  • Next up is a hydraulic ram that has been supplying an old farmstead with water for more than 150 years.
  • Along the Zetzbach tributary, we get to the Floriani waterfall, walking through an almost jungle-like landscape.
  • After a short rest, we head back to Anger along the picturesque “Bürgerwald” forest.

2-20 participants

  • Admission to and an exclusive guided tour through the museum “Mystische Unter- und Oberwelten der Region Anger”, which gives you a glimpse into the region’s history above and below ground
  • Guided tour through the picturesque landscape of Anger
  • Welcome drink at the “Musibankerl”
  • Historical information about Anger underground, the Waxenegg castle ruins, the so-called “Bürgerwald”, a hydraulic ram etc.

Hauptpl. 18, 8184 Anger, Österreich

Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts. Your “Lost Places” tour group will be grateful for your punctuality.

  • Sturdy shoes
  • A snack (e.g. granola bars, fruit etc.)
  • Enough to drink for an 4 km hike with a 150 m altitude difference

The whole hike takes about 2–3 hours. Remember to bring something to drink and a small snack (e.g. fruit and/or granola bars).

The hike can go ahead in almost all weather conditions, but if the weather is extremely poor, we will try to postpone the hike to another day. If you need to cancel your booking, please bear in mind that we have a cancellation fee.

You have more questions to the supplier? You can also contact Mr. Erich Brandl via email at projekt.waxenegg@gmail.com or via phone at +43 664 3554718.

The “Lost Places” tour is meant to be an active experience of nature. The hike is of easy to moderate difficulty. The forest trails are overgrown with tree roots and can be quite narrow at times. A certain level of physical fitness is required to master this route safely.

Date and time

  • 01 April - 31 October 2024
  • Thursday - Starting at 08:00, 13:00 o'clock
    Friday - Starting at 08:00, 13:00 o'clock
    Saturday - Starting at 08:00, 13:00 o'clock
    Sunday - Starting at 08:00, 13:00 o'clock

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