Losenstein
Loose Stone is a municipality with 1621 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2013 ) in Upper Austria in the district of Steyr-Land. The church was originally part of the judicial district Weyer, since 1 January 2014, the community is part of the judicial district of Steyr.
Geography
Loose stone is located in Upper Austria Traun quarter. The expansion is 8.1 kilometers from north to south. The west to east for 4.5 km. 45.9 % of the area is forested, 39.7% used for agriculture.
Loose stone borders the municipalities Laussa, Reichraming and Tern mountain.
History
Originally in the eastern part of the Duchy of Bavaria lying, was the place since the 12th century the Duchy of Austria. During this time the castle Loose stone was built. Since 1490 he is the Principality ' Austria above the Enns ' attributed. During the Napoleonic Wars, the place was occupied several times. Since 1918, the town belongs to the province of Upper Austria. After the annexation of Austria to the German Reich on 13 March 1938, the town belonged to the " Upper Danube ". After 1945 the restoration of Upper Austria.
Population Development
In 1991 the municipality had 1,747 inhabitants according to the census, in 2001 then 1735 inhabitants.
Policy
Mayor Karl Zeiler Mayr of the ÖVP.
Coat of arms
Blazon: Shared; above in blue with a silver, growing, red reinforced and horned, feuersprühender Panther; below in gold a red, three blue nails crossed pierced heart. The municipality colors are blue and yellow
Culture and sights
Loose stone castle ruins: 12th century; one of the largest and oldest castle ruins of Upper Austria. The standing in the center of the village, the ruins of rocks serves furthermore as a climbing area ( " Castle Rock" ), as well as a viewing platform. The ruin consists of two main buildings that characterize the townscape loose stone.
Sports
Loose stone lends itself to a variety of sporting activities. Often organized by clubs events help to exploit these opportunities. The ski area " High maid " is a year round destination. In addition there are well-developed hiking and biking trails.
Another option is to exercise the Enns Valley indoor swimming pool including many wellness options.
In the organized sport of ASVÖ Sports Club Loose stone is ( SVL) one of the biggest clubs in the region and brings together under one roof the sections soccer, swimming, tennis, winter sports and volleyball since 2011. Currently with 600 members (as of 2010 ) and sports facilities such as football fields including training course and 3 clay tennis courts that can be used by guests at any time.
The lots Steiner Stockschützen be performed independently under the club "Lose Steiner curling club ."
Economy and infrastructure
The local businesses in the community lots stone offer a variety of highly qualified jobs. Loose stone is a commuter community, so that the employees of many companies from other communities come.
Personalities
Sons and daughters
- Anton bolters (1801-1849), dialect poet
- Kronsteiner Hermann (1914-1994), composer
- Hans Wuhrer (born 28 January 1943) is an Austrian Catholic priest and activist for peace and social movement