Aschbach is a hamlet on the Frankenberg above Rennweg am Katschberg. Local history and named trails offer two specific starting points for planning: historical references range from a medieval mention to the Felflitzerkeusche, which dates back to the 18th century; at the same time, hiking and mountain biking routes run through or below the hamlet. When choosing a tour, it is therefore worth looking at its actual route, not just the place name.
Local History and the Felflitzerkeusche
A record from 1372 names Aschbach as the seat of Otto von Katsch, a nobleman. The Felflitzerkeusche has been documented since the early 18th century and is also called the Wölflitzerkeusche in some sources. This crosswise-divided farmhouse dates from the 18th century. It is located on the surviving Roman road that leads to Salzburg via the Frankenberg and the Lausnitzsattel. The 1372 reference concerns Aschbach and Otto von Katsch; the 18th century establishes the period to which the keusche belongs. The sequence Frankenberg, Lausnitzsattel and Salzburg gives the historical road connection a specific direction.
A religious occasion is also recorded for a specific year: during the 2023 Corpus Christi procession, a long procession route led to Aschbach and back.
Hikes and Mountain Bike Tour
The Predling Family Circular Trail is a family hike that passes through Aschbach. The St. Georgen Circular Hike continues from Unterfrankenberg to Aschbach and passes a small chapel on a forest track below the hamlet. The two hikes differ in how they relate to the village: the Predling trail passes through Aschbach, while the chapel on the St. Georgen loop is below the village. This is a specific point of comparison if you are deciding whether to choose a hike through the hamlet or a route that passes a chapel below it.
The Rennweg–Bonner Hütte mountain bike tour goes via Aschbach and Frankenberg and climbs into the Laußnitztal to the Bonner Hütte. This provides a named mountain bike route with a specific destination, in addition to the hikes. Check current trail conditions before setting out, as they can change.
Getting Around and Accommodation
The regional mobility map includes the connection “Rennweg-Aschbach-Frankenberg.” The accompanying brochure dates from 2025. Before travelling, check the current timetable and route before basing your plans on this connection.
Reiterhof Aschbacher is located at Aschbach 1, 9863 Rennweg am Katschberg. This specific address in the hamlet adds to the geographical description of the place.
When choosing where to stay, a precise description of the location can help: Aschbach is a hamlet on the Frankenberg above Rennweg am Katschberg. The St. Georgen Circular Hike or the mountain bike tour to the Bonner HĂĽtte may also factor into your choice of accommodation. This way, you can choose where to stay based on the location and the activities that matter to you.
Discover more destinations: Stampfen, Asten, Oberkolbnitz, Weinberg, Pattendorf, Egg, Spittal An Der Drau, Rennweg Am Katschberg.
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