The organ in the Honterus Church came to Elixhausen from Bad Reichenhall; a hike from here leads to Lake Ragginger. These two details represent different highlights of a stay: local history and time outdoors. They are joined by an activity arena with running and walking routes, as well as seasonal activities. If you are considering Elixhausen as a travel destination, you can use specific buildings, routes and dates to decide which themes you want to shape your days.
Churches and Architectural History
The Honterus Church in Elixhausen-Sachsenheim was consecrated on Sunday, 24 September 1961, and named after the Transylvanian reformer Johannes Honterus. Its organ has its own history: it was built in 1881 and brought from the Evangelical Church in Bad Reichenhall to Elixhausen in 1962. The two dates tell of different stages—the instrument’s creation and its later relocation—and offer a specific point of interest for those interested in church and music history.
An early date in the church’s history goes back to 1168/1175: Elixhausen received a small church dedicated to Saints Bartholomew and Vitus; the responsible parish was Bergheim. The Church of St. Bartholomew and St. Vitus was enlarged around 1516/1517, and its Gothic tower has been preserved to this day. Together, the two dates offer different insights into the town’s church history.
Another historical landmark is the Three Brothers Chapel, built in 1773. It commemorates a resolved inheritance dispute in the Rehlingen household. As a building, it is a Baroque, masonry three-sided pillar with a pyramidal shingle roof; niches contain oil paintings on metal. Schloss Ursprung is a small Baroque castle and is used by the school administration. The Federal Monuments Authority’s entry dated 30 June 2025 lists it as protected by regulation.
Ceramics and Planning Your Visit
Gerhard Oberholzner’s ceramic garden features handmade, cheerful one-of-a-kind pieces, as well as colorful ceramics for the home and garden. There are no set opening hours for viewing the objects in the garden of Keramik im Garten; visitors are asked to call ahead to register. Please arrange your visit by phone in advance.
Activities Around Elixhausen
The Elixhausen activity arena offers a variety of running and walking routes for everyone from beginners to experts. The routes have been measured using GPS, vary in length and difficulty, and are all signposted in the same way. Kilometer markers and directional signs help you find your way. This allows you to choose routes based on their stated distances and difficulty levels.
A separate hike leads to Lake Ragginger: it starts in Elixhausen and passes via Weichenberg and Ehrengraben to the lake. The route is about 3 kilometers long and takes approximately 50 minutes. Lake Ragginger is a destination in a protected landscape area, popular with cyclists and ideal for long walks. The options therefore differ considerably in terms of planning: the activity arena offers a choice of route lengths and difficulty levels, while an approximate distance and duration are provided for the hike to the lake.
In winter, winter hikes and snowshoe tours around Elixhausen offer opportunities to enjoy activities in the snow. These seasonal options differ from the local history explored year-round and the measured routes of the activity arena. When planning your trip, consider whether you would like to focus on winter activities, a hike or the local buildings.
Seasonal Dates and Getting There
The bread-baking hut in the village square is heated once a month. Participants can drop off their own prepared dough between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and collect the baked bread in the afternoon. Check the published dates before travelling so that you can include this process in your plans.
Regional bus route 120 runs on the Salzburg – Elixhausen – Obertrum – Mitterhof – Mattsee – Palting route. The timetable is valid from 14 September 2026. Check the published departure times before travelling.
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