Senftenbach can be explored through two distinct focal points: sacred architectural history and outdoor activities in gently rolling countryside. This contrast is helpful when planning your trip. You can decide whether churches and the Way of the Cross or hiking and cycling should be the main focus. A specific starting point for outdoor activities is the Langzaun Loop, which begins in the town centre; you can also encounter cultural heritage at St. Ulrich, among other places.
Churches and their architectural history
Senftenbach Parish Church was built from tuff in the Gothic style in the 15th century. The ecclesiastical history of the municipality is a separate matter: an imperial decree issued by Emperor Joseph II declared Senftenbach an independent parish in 1784. In St. Ulrich stands the Calvary Chapel, a Neo-Gothic brick building commissioned by Maximilian Count von und zu Arco Valley in 1862 as a cemetery and Calvary chapel at the end of the Stations of the Cross. Gothic and Neo-Gothic refer to different building periods; the structures also differ in their materials. The dates relate to different developments: the 15th century and 1862 place the buildings in their architectural history, while 1784 marks the parish’s independence. This makes it possible to consider architectural style, building material, purpose and ecclesiastical development as distinct aspects of local history.
Chapel and Way of the Cross in St. Ulrich
The Way of the Cross is in the St. Ulrich district of Senftenbach. The chapel stands at the end of the Stations of the Cross and was built as a Calvary chapel; its purpose and location explain its close connection with the Way of the Cross. A heritage register, current as of 23 June 2026, lists the Calvary Chapel and the Stations of the Cross as protected monuments under an individual decision. The date of the register indicates the status of the protection; the chapel’s construction is dated to 1862. Visitors interested in local cultural heritage can consider the building, the stations and their legal designation together.
Hiking in the rolling countryside
The Langzaun Loop is a circular hiking trail in the Bewegungsarena Innviertel and begins in the town centre of Senftenbach. It leads through the gently rolling countryside of the Innviertel. As a circular trail, it returns to its starting point in the town centre. The rural surroundings also offer plenty of opportunities for hiking and cycling. When planning, it helps to distinguish between a specifically named circular route and the broader range of outdoor activities in the area, which also includes cycling. You can therefore first decide whether to focus on a particular hiking route or on the wider range of outdoor activities.
The Senftenbach stream and the landscape
The Senftenbach stream rises in Eitzing and winds through the municipality of Senftenbach. This gives the landscape a specific geographical point of reference in addition to its gently rolling hills. The stream has a named source and course through the municipality, whereas the rolling countryside describes the more general character of the surroundings. Together with the Langzaun Loop, this offers a range of perspectives: a specific watercourse, a named hiking trail and the broader landscape. Hiking and cycling are further options in the rural surroundings, complementing the town’s cultural heritage themes.
Discover more destinations: Antiesenhofen, MĂĽhlheim Am Inn, Wippenham, Pramet, Taiskirchen im Innkreis, Obernberg Am Inn, Hohenzell, Tumeltsham.
For the overview of the wider area: Ried Im Innkreis.
