Art theme trail

A leisurely walk in the footsteps of great artists who have lived and visited Steinbach and Weißenbach.

Gustav Mahler, Friedrich Gulda, Franz von Schönthan, Chalotte Wolter, Hedwig Bleibtreu, Gustav Klimt - they were all inspired by Lake Attersee and its fascinating surroundings. On the 2.5 km long and easily accessible circular trail, display panels provide interesting information.

Part of the trail has an alpine character, and in parts it leads along a meadow path, which emphasizes the closeness to nature of the artists depicted.

Walking time: approx. 45 minutes
Starting point: Gasthaus-Pension "Zur Nixe" - Weißenbach

The accompanying audio guide from Hearonymus can be used via app: in the Google Play Store or in the Apple App Store. If you search for "Steinbach" in the app, you will be taken directly to the right audio guide.

Heimito von Doderer 5.8.1896 to 23.12.1966
Lived in his uncle Richard von Doderer's house in the forestry office from February 1 to May 19, 1946 and wrote a significant part of his monumental novel "Die Strudelhofstiege" during this time. This social novel is Heimito von Doderer's magnum opus and one of the greatest works of Austrian literature.

Otto Tressler 13.4.1871 to 27.4.1965
The actor Otto Tressler took pleasure in sporting activities. Otto Tressler remained faithful to sailing and swimming into old age. From his sailing boat "Halunke", at the age of 90, he still headed into Lake Attersee, where he had spent so many summers.

Friedrich Gulda 16.5.1930 to 27.1.2000
Friedrich Gulda lived in Weißenbach am Attersee from 1962 to 2000. Here, surrounded by mountains and the lake, he found the seclusion and tranquillity he needed for his work. In his studio in the "Meierhof" he composed and interpreted his music - from classical to jazz to free music with his turn to youthful dance music.

Charlotte Wolter 1.3.1834 to 14.6.1897
Together with her husband Count O'Sullivan, Charlotte Wolter bought two old farmhouses right next to the Hotel Post in Weißenbach am Attersee, which she had converted into stylishly furnished summer villas. This is where Vienna's biggest heroin and celebrated actress of the Burgtheater spent her summer retreats.

Gustav Mahler 7.7.1860 to 18.5.1911
In the summer of 1893, Mahler found the peace and seclusion he desired for his work in Steinbach am Attersee. Here he also fulfilled his wish to have his own work cottage, which he moved into in 1894. He made good progress with his work at Attersee. He completed the II. Symphony and composed the Third Symphony.

Gustav Klimt 14.7.1862 to 6.2.1918
Gustav Klimt, the most important painter of Art Nouveau, sought annual recreation and inspiration at Lake Attersee from 1900 to 1912 and from 1914 to 1916, where most of his landscape paintings were created. He lived here in the Forsthaus (see Station B), his life-lady Emilie Flöge in the guest house of Villa Brauner in Gmauret.