Steinbach an der Steyr | |
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Coordinates: 47°58′16″N14°16′01″E / 47.97111°N 14.26694°E Coordinates: 47°58′16″N14°16′01″E / 47.97111°N 14.26694°E | |
Country | Austria |
State | Upper Austria |
District | Kirchdorf an der Krems |
Government | |
• Mayor | Christian Dörfel (ÖVP) |
Area | |
• Total | 28.23 km2 (10.90 sq mi) |
Elevation | 381 m (1,250 ft) |
Population (2018-01-01) [2] | |
• Total | 2,009 |
• Density | 71/km2 (180/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 4594 |
Area code | 07257 |
Vehicle registration | KI |
Website | www.steinbachsteyr.at |
Steinbach an der Steyr is a municipality in the district of Kirchdorf an der Krems in the Austrian state of Upper Austria.
Steinbach is in the valley of the river Steyr. It is 381 metres (1,250 ft) above sea level and 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of the town Steyr. 36.0% of its area is wood, 53.7% of the area is used for agriculture. The highest hill is the Hochbuchberg (1,273 metres (4,177 ft)). The nearby lodge Grünburger Hütte is 1,080 metres (3,540 ft). The community area is divided into four subparts: Steinbach, Pieslwang, Forstau and Zehetner. Nearby communities are Grünburg, Ternberg, Aschach an der Steyr, Waldneukirchen and Molln.
The river Steyr on the west side of the community is embedded in deep carved gravel terraces with a few sand banks. The canyon is mostly natural and the water quality is excellent. Its cold temperature of 16 °C (61 °F) maximum and strong currents make the shallow river dangerous at several sections.
The emblem of Steinbach is a jewelled golden crown in front of blue background. Two crossed rapiers and a standing sword are plotted through the crown. The colors of the community are blue and yellow.
In the 11th century the area was part of Styria under Ottokar I of Steyr. A tower or a castle was built on the top of a slope beside the Steyr. At the end of the 12th century the area became part of the dukedom of Austria under the Babenbergers. The castle was not needed anymore and its stones were used for a church for the growing village. A staircase and a farm still reflect the castle in their names. Old stories mention a tunnel between the castle and a second building.
The village contained farms and handicraft enterprises. The farmers were bondsmen. They had to give the tenth part of their harvest to the owners of the farm. The name Zehetner reflects this till today. The handicraft enterprises used water power to work with iron. The metal was brought over the nearby river Enns from Styria. The handicraft enterprises lasted until the 1960s. The community emblem was originally the emblem of the craftsmen. They were named "Messerer". Some old buildings on the riverside still show the emblem. Today a small power plant and a museum also mark their elapsed working place.
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