Cultural Hiking Trail 3 runs between Maiß and Linden and leads, among other places, to Altlengbach Castle Ruins. Around Linden, the hiking trail and historic site come together. Churches, chapels, Tannenmühle Castle and the disused Steineckl quarry broaden the thematic scope. When choosing a cultural focus, the distinction matters: the trail leads to the ruins, while the other sites are notable for their dedication, imagery, architectural form or quarry history.

Cultural Trail and Castle Ruins

Altlengbach Castle Ruins consist of an almost square main castle and a lower-lying outer bailey. This layout describes two areas that differ in both shape and elevation. The castle is said to have been built around 1400 by the Fallbach family from Loosdorf. Altlengbach Castle Ruins were destroyed by the Turks and never rebuilt. The trail connection, distinctive layout and history of the castle thus stand alongside one another: the cultural hiking trail leads to the ruins, while the main castle and outer bailey reveal its architectural layout. Construction and destruction are two chapters in the history of Altlengbach Castle Ruins.

Churches and Chapels Around Linden

Altlengbach Parish Church is dedicated to Saints Simon and Jude Thaddeus. According to more recent findings, a church in Altlengbach can be dated as far back as the 11th century. The dedication names the parish church’s patron saints; the early date places the church’s history in context. A specific religious dedication and a long historical perspective thus complement the cultural trail theme.

The Floriani Chapel in Maiß stands on a slope beneath linden trees above the Habichthof. It is built of rough stone and finished with lime plaster. During investigations inside, a mural was uncovered depicting Saint Florian with a church in Baroque architectural style. The construction and the image offer two different perspectives: rough stone and lime plaster describe the chapel itself, while the Baroque architectural style belongs to the church depicted in the mural.

Tannenmühle Castle and Steineckl

Tannenmühle Castle is a two-storey building whose wings form a horseshoe with arms of different lengths. The unequal arms give the horseshoe shape an asymmetrical form. In 1909, the castle was extended with a large Neo-Gothic chapel and bell tower. The floor plan and the chapel extension offer different points of interest for viewing the architecture. Tannenmühle was probably founded by Philipp Tanner.

Steineckl in Maiß near Altlengbach is a disused quarry. As a quarry, the site differs from the churches, chapels and castle: the focus here is neither a religious building nor a castle, but an abandoned extraction site.

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