호흐부르크-아흐 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

눈병을 치료한다고 하는 샘이 있는 작은 마리아 예배당은 잘자흐(Salzach) 강 위의 숲이 우거진 경사면에 지어졌습니다. 순례길인 비아 노바(Via Nova)는 라이텐하슬라흐(Raitenhaslach) 수도원 바로 맞은편에 있는 볼 만한 작은 교회 바로 옆을 지나갑니다. 예배당 주변에는 휴식을 취하기에 좋은 여러 개의 벤치가 있습니다.

The current structure, a steel and concrete bridge, was inaugurated in 1963 – three years after the "New Bridge" further upstream. Locals still refer to it as the "Old Bridge," as it was first mentioned in 1272 and had several predecessors, which were completely or partially destroyed at least 12 times by floods and 6 times by ice jams. In 1809, Austrian troops rendered the bridge unusable to hinder Napoleon I Bonaparte's advance to Vienna. During a minor flood in 1959, a work platform that broke loose from the "New Bridge" severely damaged the "Old Bridge," before the major flood of the same year destroyed the temporary bridge that had been erected at short notice; for a time, there was no permanent crossing of the Salzach River near Burghausen, only a ferry service. This flood – with a maximum water level of 8.14 meters, one of Burghausen's worst – was the catalyst for the construction of the flood protection wall.

The border between Germany and Austria is in the middle of the Salzach

"In den Grüben," with its colorful, mostly late-Gothic artisan houses, is largely a pedestrian zone. The street, which leads into the town square, is not only a popular meeting place but also a lively area for restaurants, arts, crafts, and shopping. Burghausen has hosted the International Jazz Week since 1970. To mark its thirtieth anniversary in 1999, decorative stones were set into the street's pavement in honor of the artists: the city's "Street of Fame." Jazz legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, Chris Barber, Chick Corea, Dave Brubeck, and Till Brönner have all performed in Burghausen. The stones bear the names, signatures, and dates of birth and death of the artists.

The historic town square is one of the most beautiful in Central Europe. Magnificent buildings preserve the flair of centuries past. The town square impresses not only with its picturesque architecture but also with a unique atmosphere that combines tradition and modernity.

A bridge over the Salzach at this location was first mentioned in 1272. Even after that, salt from Hallein continued to be transported here by boat, but was only permitted to be landed and paid customs duties in Burghausen. The salt toll made the town and the Wittelsbach dynasty, who ruled here, wealthy in the late Middle Ages. The Old Bridge connected Burghausen with Hochburg-Ach, which belonged to the town, on the opposite bank. Only after the Innviertel region—all areas east of the Salzach and Inn rivers—was ceded to Austria in 1779 following the War of the Bavarian Succession did Hochburg-Ach develop its independence. Following devastating floods in 1959, the Old Bridge was rebuilt and opened to traffic on August 23, 1963. It was extensively renovated in 2000 and 2025.

The Naturfreunde forest inn in Hochburg-Ach is located at an elevation of 450 meters above sea level, about seventy meters above the Salzach River, directly opposite the Bavarian border town of Burghausen. From the terrace, guests have a magnificent view of Burghausen's picturesque old town and the imposing castle complex. Lodge owner Marek Duda opens his forest inn Mondays and Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Thursdays to Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed on Wednesdays.

Since the late Middle Ages, this view has been offered to all travelers coming to Burghausen from the east. They no longer had to cross the Salzach by boat, but could use the bridge, first mentioned in 1272.