Discover Haugschlag: Granite, Culture and Nature

Haugschlag showcases an unusual combination of distinctive granite landscapes, historical points of reference, designated natural areas and diverse holiday ideas within a small area. Unusually shaped granite boulders characterise the natural landscape. In addition, there is the Meridian Trail circular walking route, the parish church with its distinctive furnishings and Haugschlag Golf Club with two championship courses. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Haugschlag can therefore choose the location according to their own priorities: nature, culture, exercise or golf.

Granite and Designated Natural Areas

One particularly striking natural feature is Hutstein. The granite erratic boulder rises five metres above the ground. At the same time, its history includes the fact that it once served as a meeting place before major battles. Thus, this distinctive stone combines a geological peculiarity and a historical point of reference, without equating its former function with any present-day use.

The names of the protected areas are also part of Haugschlag’s landscape. The municipality lies in a region designated as the “Waldviertler Teich-, Heide- und Moorlandschaft” European protected area under the Habitats Directive. It is also located in a region designated as the “Waldviertel” Special Protection Area under the Birds Directive. This makes a nature theme clearly recognisable for trip planning: anyone wishing to focus on landscapes and protected areas will find a suitable thematic focus in Haugschlag.

Church, Stations of the Cross and Regional History

The Stations of the Cross in Haugschlag are part of the village’s cultural profile. They include a stone cross on a granite boulder, taking up a motif that also characterises the natural landscape. Haugschlag Parish Church is dedicated to the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and was completed in 1787. For those interested in culture, the high altar is particularly noteworthy: it comes from the former Dominican monastery in Krems and was created in the second half of the 18th century.

These sites offer different ways of experiencing Haugschlag. Hutstein refers to granite and a former historical function, while the Stations of the Cross and the parish church address religious and art-historical themes. When looking for accommodation, you can therefore consider whether such cultural impressions should shape your holiday just as much as landscapes and physical activity.

The Meridian Trail and Golf as Further Holiday Ideas

The Meridian Trail circular walking route starts in the centre of Haugschlag. It passes the Meridian Stone on its way to Rottal and runs mostly through shady forests. This information provides the route with a clear course and helps you plan your day around a specific starting point and the named sights. The character of the trail is shaped particularly by the forests and the Meridian Stone.

Haugschlag Golf Club offers another option for an active holiday. It has two multiple-award-winning 18-hole championship courses. Their landscapes are characterised by water, large boulders and heathland. Those who choose golf as their main focus can consider this offering as a holiday theme in its own right; those who wish to combine different interests can set it alongside the village’s nature and cultural themes.

Choose Accommodation According to Your Desired Holiday Focus

When looking for a holiday apartment in Haugschlag, it is worth first deciding on the desired mix of activities for your holiday days. If the trip is to focus primarily on forests and landscapes, the Meridian Trail and the designated natural areas take centre stage. If you are more interested in historical and religious themes, Hutstein, the Stations of the Cross and the parish church offer specific points of interest. Golf travellers can also add the golf club with its two 18-hole championship courses.

This allows you to choose Haugschlag as a holiday destination based on the experiences that truly matter for your trip, and then specifically look for a suitable holiday apartment or holiday home.

Further Destinations for Orientation

For more travel ideas, you can also visit Sankt Martin, Ullrichs, Gmünd, Schrems, Litschau, Hoheneich, Heidenreichstein and Weitra.

To the higher-level travel overview: Gmünd.