From Köstendorf-Weng through the Wenger Moor to Seekirchen
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From Köstendorf-Weng through the Wenger Moor to Seekirchen
From the quiet bird sanctuary Wenger Moor past popular bathing spots to the young town of Seekirchen – the Wallersee from its most beautiful sides.
From the Köstendorf-Weng stop it is not far to the Wenger Moor. Actually to the edge of the Wenger Moor, as the meadows are an ideal habitat for rare ground-nesting birds that can build their nests there undisturbed. The diversity of the Natura 2000 protected area is also visible from the outside: high, low and transitional mosses blend into each other in a mosaic pattern, as do the valuable extensive and wet meadows, which fascinate in every season. A small lookout tower by the wayside and binoculars may provide even more overview. This is especially needed in the recreational centers in Wallersee-Zell and at the beach in Seekirchen on hot summer days. But the lawns are so large and the bays so long that everyone finds their suitable spot. It could also be in the breathtakingly scenic beach bars just after Zell, near the traditional rowing club Möwe. It never gets boring between Weng and Seekirchen.
moderate
2h 0min
7.15 km
Family-friendly
Stroller-friendly
A to B
Seekirchen am Wallersee
Seasons
Directions
From the Köstendorf-Weng stop, the path leads past the little church through the small settlement of Weng and turns left onto the bike path. After 300 m, the marked path to Seekirchen branches off to the right, and another 300 m further on, the lookout tower on the left invites a visit. The route crosses the pretty meandering Altbach and then follows the railway line until the junction in Zell. Past the bathing area and campsite, the path gently ascends to the charming church of St. Mary Magdalene. The baroque altar is flanked by St. Virgil and St. Rupert (left), who built the first church in Seekirchen around the year 696. The route returns near the shore and winds between the railway embankment and waterfront buildings back out onto the slightly elevated, open area. With a magnificent view of the lake, the beach, the Northern Alps, and soon also Seekirchen, the wonderful Wallersee north shore journey ends at Seekirchen station.
Information & contact
www.salzburger-seenland.at/unsere-orte/seekirchen-am-wallersee, www.seekirchen.at/Tourismusverband_Seekirchen, www.wallerseehaus.naturfreunde.at
Mag. Christian Heugl
5400 Hallein
christian.heugl@gmail.com
Image credit: Christian Heugl
By public transport
From Salzburg main station with S 2 or R 21 to the Köstendorf Weng stop. Return from Seekirchen/Wallersee station with S 2, R 21 or Rex.
Timetable information and downloads: online at www.salzburg-verkehr.at or on your smartphone via the free Salzburg Verkehr app for Android and iOS.
Route profile
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