In Waxenberg, the castle and castle chapel give a stay a cultural and historical focus, while more than 50 kilometres of marked hiking trails offer a variety of tour options. When planning, it is worth considering the specific differences: the trails vary in route, surface and character. This can help you decide whether you would like to devote most of your time to the town’s history or to hiking.

Castle, chapel and keep

Waxenberg Castle was built in the 17th century. Waxenberg Castle Chapel was built around 1645 by Conrad Balthasar von Starhemberg and is dedicated to Saint Joseph. Since 1785, it has served as the parish church. The construction date and its religious function thus provide two distinct points of reference for the chapel’s history.

Waxenberg Castle is available for cultural events and is a popular venue for civil and church weddings. You should confirm specific wedding arrangements locally. Another prominent feature of Waxenberg’s landscape is the keep on the Hausberg: it is 22 metres high, and from there you can see an Alpine panorama stretching over 250 kilometres.

Hiking trails with different profiles

The 3-Burgen hiking trail starts and ends in Waxenberg. Along the way, it leads to the Lobenstein Castle ruins and Piberstein Castle before returning to Waxenberg. The surface is clearly divided: 50 percent of the route is asphalt, while the other 50 percent is gravel or natural ground. This mix is a useful point of reference if the trail surface matters when choosing a route.

The Hubertus Loop offers a different experience: it is a short, idyllic circular forest trail around the Waxenberg ruins, made entirely of natural ground. The Stone Ship is a point of interest along the loop. The routes therefore have different defining features: the 3-Burgen hiking trail is characterised by its two castle destinations and mixed surface, while the Hubertus Loop is a short forest walk with natural ground throughout.

Waxenberg has more than 50 kilometres of marked hiking trails in total. This offers plenty of choice, though the trails do not all have to share the same profile. Trail availability and markings may change over time, so check the latest trail information before setting out.

Knights’ festival and seasonal summer offering

The Waxenberg Knights’ Festival features a medieval market, mock battles, medieval music, dance performances and traditional crafts. Programme details may vary from one edition to the next. If you are travelling specifically for an individual event, check the programme for the relevant edition. The Waxenberg Knights’ Festival is suitable for family celebrations, company events and club outings.

For a seasonal summer visit, Waxenberg outdoor swimming pool is another option. It is solar-heated and has a water slide. Culture, hiking and the summer pool offer different ways to spend time in Waxenberg; which one shapes your plans depends on what you want to focus on during your stay.

For the broader travel overview: Oberneukirchen.