At Mursberg, archaeological finds from several eras sit alongside fortifications and a former lignite mine. Together with a hiking route and a cycling loop, they provide a clear framework for planning your trip: you can combine a focus on history with a specific activity and also include the Walding wildlife park.
History at Mursberg
Archaeological finds at Mursberg date from the Stone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, La Tène period and early Germanic period. These periods span a broad stretch of time. Prehistoric find reports from the Walding area also mention Mursberg repeatedly. Those interested in early history will find a clear starting point here for planning their trip.
There were old fortifications on Mursberg. Waltenstein Castle stood above the Wallensteiner Gut, which still exists today, at Mursberg. This gives you two distinct historical points of reference: fortifications on the mountain and the castle site above the estate.
Another chapter dates back to the early 19th century: between 1819 and 1824, a 41 m long tunnel was driven into Mursberg to extract lignite. This tunnel adds the history of lignite mining to the archaeological and military history of the area. Its dates, length and purpose make the tunnel a historical subject in its own right.
Hiking or cycling
The municipality of Walding lists the Mursberg-Doppelgraben loop as an 11.70 km hiking trail. Another option is the 31.4 km Rodltal loop. This circular route passes the Walding wildlife park and goes up to Mursberg.
The two routes differ both in length and in how you travel: the hiking trail is shorter, while the Rodltal loop is a longer cycling route that passes the Walding wildlife park. This gives you a practical basis for deciding whether hiking or cycling should be the focus of your stay.
Walding wildlife park as another place to visit
At Walding wildlife park, visitors can observe animals at close range. For children, “Bimbi-Land” offers opportunities for play and exercise. Alongside the routes, this provides a different kind of activity to choose from: animal watching and play for children, rather than planning a route on foot or by bike.
A hiking trail leads to the wildlife park from Walding train and bus stop. The walk is about 2 km and takes approximately 20 minutes. Guests can get refreshments at a MĂĽhlviertel Buschenschank on the wildlife park grounds.
The information about the routes and activities offers practical guidance, without requiring you to plan hiking, cycling and a visit to the wildlife park as a single itinerary.
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For the broader travel overview: Urfahr-Umgebung.
