Aschau’s history dates back to the period of land clearance: the settlement was one of the first in the upper Feistritz Valley. Other specific points of reference include protected buildings in the cadastral area and the Bredlitzbach stream on the border between Aschau and Rossegg. Culinary discoveries come in two different forms: a culinary trail featuring a named farm shop, and guided tours followed by tastings at a vinegar producer.
Settlement and the history of the name
The period of land clearance links Aschau to the early settlement of the upper Feistritz Valley. The history of the name adds a historical connection on a different level: Aschau is considered the German equivalent of Gasen, while the name Gasen is derived from “jasen,” meaning ash tree. The two statements are not equivalent: the first linguistically associates Aschau with Gasen, while the second explains the derived meaning of the name Gasen. This allows you to distinguish between settlement history and the linguistic interpretation of the name.
Listed historic buildings
The Federal Monuments Authority’s list of protected monuments dated 23 June 2026 includes the Catholic branch church of St. Georgen am Gasenbach and the former cemetery in the Aschau cadastral area as protected by ordinance. The rectory at Koglhof 1 in the Aschau cadastral area is also protected as a monument by ordinance. The details have different emphases: St. Georgen church and the former cemetery are mentioned together, while a specific address is given for the rectory. This identifies a branch church with a cemetery and a rectory as distinct historical points of reference.
Bredlitzbach and an older name for the boundary stream
The Bredlitzbach runs along the border between Aschau and Rossegg. In older descriptions of the boundary, it is also called the Prellitzbach. If you come across the older name, it refers to the same stream on the boundary between the two places. This distinction helps avoid mistaking an older name for a second body of water.
Culinary trail and farm shop
The Koglhof culinary trail follows the paved road to the “Kremel” organic herb farm shop and then continues to St. Georgen. The route description specifies both the road surface and the order of the destinations. When planning, you can bear in mind that the farm shop comes before the onward route to St. Georgen, and that the paved road is part of the trail.
Guided tours and tastings in Rossegg
The Oswald/Schaffer vinegar producer in Rossegg offers tours of its production cellar, followed by tastings of various vinegars. Unlike the culinary trail, the focus here is on a guided visit followed by sampling. The culinary experiences therefore differ mainly in their format: a trail and farm shop on the one hand, and an insight into production followed by a tasting on the other. Specific dates and business details may change, so check them in advance before planning your visit.
Holiday apartments
Klein Bachbauer offers two holiday apartments in a lovingly renovated wooden farmhouse. The number of apartments and the described character of the house are both clear points to consider when looking for a holiday apartment.
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