Maiersdorf lies at the foot of the Hohe Wand and is a starting point for hikes up the Hohe Wand. The village is also home to tangible evidence of its architectural and village history: the parish church of St. John the Baptist, the rectory at No. 46, and the Helperstorfer family village museum. This gives you two distinct focal points for planning your trip: trails up the Hohe Wand and insights into local history.

Church and local history

The parish church of St. John the Baptist is a Romanesque hall church dating from the 12th century, with a Gothic defensive upper floor. The terms refer to different architectural features of the same building: “hall church” describes the hall-like layout of the church interior, while “defensive upper floor” refers to an upper storey with a defensive function. The church therefore combines a Romanesque ground plan with a Gothic architectural feature.

Inside the church is a mural dating to around 1430, which was uncovered in 1995/96. The dates refer to different things: the 12th century is when the Romanesque church was built, around 1430 is when the mural dates from, and 1995/96 is when it was uncovered. The parish is dedicated to St. John the Baptist (1783); a dedication names the saint to whom the parish is consecrated.

The rectory at No. 46 is a two-storey Baroque building from the late 18th century. Unlike the Romanesque church with its Gothic defensive upper floor, it represents a different building type and a considerably later period.

The Helperstorfer family village museum showcases the development of technology in agriculture and forestry, as well as events from village life. The museum offers a broader perspective on technological development and village events than the focus on architectural styles.

Hikes with different points of reference

The one-hour hike from Maiersdorf to the Luf inn on the Hohe Wand follows the Straßenbahnerweg trail. The Skywalk viewing platform is a 30–45-minute walk from the Luf inn. The inn is therefore the shared point of reference: it is the destination of the hike from Maiersdorf and the starting point for the walk to the Skywalk. The times refer to different sections of the route, which is important when comparing walking times. Walking times are approximate estimates.

Völlerin is a grade A–B via ferrata on the ascent from the Maiersdorf Abzw. Hohe Wand stop to the viewing platform. This answers a different planning question from the walking times: it rates the difficulty of the ascent rather than giving a duration.

In Hexenwald, colourful stones mark the way to various play stations. Here, the coloured stones help you find the stations.

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