Unterwindau – Nature Experiences in the Windau Valley

Unterwindau in Westendorf is a starting point for varied days spent exploring water, trails, winter landscapes and farm specialities. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in this area can choose their accommodation based on their personal travel plans: hiking along the Windauer Ache, going on a bike tour, enjoying a canyoning experience or buying regional products directly from the farm.

Hiking Along the Windauer Ache

The Straubing circular hike begins in the Unterwindau district near the Lendwirt. It initially follows the Windauer Ache towards the Jägerhäusl inn. Another option is the hike to Kienzlinger Alm. It starts at the Lendwirt inn in the municipality of Westendorf, crosses the Windauer Ache and leads uphill past farmhouses towards Schwaigerberg. This gives you a choice of different hiking ideas: a route along the stream towards an inn or a trail leading to an alpine pasture that explicitly includes an ascent.

By Mountain Bike or Along the Brixental Cycle Path

For days spent cycling, MTB Route 207 provides clear guidance. In Unterwindau, it leads to the Haslau power station, follows the Windauer Ache, passes the Lendwirt inn and continues to the Straubing cheese dairy. At the Lendwirt, the Brixental Cycle Path offers a shorter, steeper route option as well as a longer one. This choice makes Unterwindau appealing to travellers who want to plan their bike tour according to their preferred route profile. The Brixental Cycle Path also branches off south of Hopfgarten towards Unterwindau.

Canyoning for Different Age Groups

Family canyoning is a nature experience in an open gorge along a stream. Watercourses, walking and sliding sections, small pools and natural obstacles shape the tour. The activity takes place at Unterwindau 36 in Westendorf. Kids canyoning is available for children aged 8 to 12. At the end, a 14 m-high waterfall awaits: those with courage can abseil down it, while the spot can also be bypassed. The half-day tour for adults is intended for participants aged 12 and over and leads through gorges with abseiling and jumps. The meeting point is the Canyoning Camp at Getznerhof, Unterwindau 36, 6361 Westendorf.

Winter Trails in the Windau Valley

Unterwindau can also be experienced on a specific tour during the colder months. The Straubing snowshoe hike leads through the winter landscape of the Windau Valley to the agricultural buildings at Straubing. The section along the Windauer Ache is a cleared winter hiking trail. Travelling to Unterwindau in Westendorf by car is recommended; there are several parking options between the Lendwirt and the sawmill. Anyone choosing accommodation for a winter stay can incorporate this information into their daily planning.

Farm Products from Unterwindau

Products from agricultural production are also part of the local character. At Schafkäserei Oberfasser, located at Unterwindau 56, 6363 Westendorf, farm-produced sheep's milk products are sold directly from the farm, including sheep's milk yoghurt, fresh sheep's cheese and matured Windau sheep's cheese. The farm shop at Hof Nesseltrain offers bacon, cheese and fresh yoghurt in a range of flavours. In addition to the Getznerhof, the farm also operates a one-of-a-kind self-service farm shop.

Choose Unterwindau as Your Starting Point

When looking for a holiday apartment, you can consider which of these experiences should define your stay. Hikers can focus on the starting points at the Lendwirt described above, cyclists on the Brixental Cycle Path options, and families on the age information for the canyoning activities. For other destinations in the surrounding area, Feichten is also available as your next point of reference.

For the higher-level travel overview: Westendorf.