Discover Maishofen: Art, Cycling Paths and Mountain Views

Maishofen combines cultural discoveries with varied routes through the landscape. Those planning a trip can choose between art, cycling, guided hikes, mountain views and regional events. This mix helps you choose a holiday apartment or other accommodation that suits your own holiday ideas: Would you like to discover traces of culture, explore the area by bike or combine hiking days with special views?

Art and History in Maishofen

A special connection to the art of Anton Faistauer characterizes several experiences in the village. The Stablberg Chapel was built in 1897 and received its first frescoes by Anton Faistauer in June 1909. The Maishofen parish church is also home to the Great Salzburg Votive Altar by Anton Faistauer, on permanent loan from the Salzburg Museum of Modern Art. This offers a cultural focus that can be explored independently of any sporting plans for the day.

The Anton Faistauer Hiking Trail comprises 10 stations illustrating the artist’s connection to Maishofen. Another place to visit is the Anton Faistauer Window in the community center, which opened in 2024. A selection of original works by Anton Faistauer is displayed there. This can be used to plan a dedicated morning of art and culture before scheduling further activities in Maishofen.

Cycling Paths, Hikes and Panoramic Views

Cyclists will find a variety of options for planning their day in Maishofen. The village is connected to the 280 km-long Tauern Cycle Path. There are also low-traffic, flat cycling paths in the village area and through green meadows to Lake Zell. Anyone wishing to combine a longer cycling trip with a defined route framework can take this information into account when choosing and planning their stay.

A special option is Rad- & Wandergolf Maishofen, with 10 adventure golf stations along a route of approximately 10 km. From June to September, guided hikes are organized weekly in Maishofen. The golden Maishofen Hiking Pin can be earned with a total of 20 hiking points. Depending on the day’s objective, you can therefore choose between a signposted adventure route, a guided hike and your own hiking points.

From a summit, there is a panoramic view of the Pinzgau grass-covered mountains, the Leoganger Steinberge, the Steinernes Meer, the Hochkönig, the glaciers of the Hohe Tauern and Lake Zell. This view makes the difference between a cultural day and a day in the mountain landscape particularly clear. For families with different interests, it may make sense not to dedicate the holiday days to just one activity, but to alternate between art, cycling paths and hikes.

Events and Choosing Your Accommodation

The Maishofen Alm Festival takes place in August at the Kammereggalm. If you travel at this time, the event can add an extra regional touch. When searching for a holiday apartment in Maishofen, your planned daily activities are a good starting point: Those interested in culture pay attention to the accessibility of their desired sights, while cycling and hiking holidaymakers include their preferred routes and dates in their travel planning. This does not imply specific distances or features of individual accommodations; the key is choosing accommodation that suits your personal holiday rhythm.

Discover More Places

If you would like to compare other destinations in addition to Maishofen, you can find Rain, Vorstanddorf, Sankt Martin Bei Lofer, Krössenbach, Maria Alm Am Steinernen Meer, Kaprun, Großsonnberg and Mühlberg here.

To the higher-level travel overview: Zell Am See.