--- title: Franz Xaver Gruber Peace Trail url: "https://www.quellenviertel.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430012161/franz-xaver-gruber-peace-trail.html" description: "Franz Xaver Gruber Peace Trail \" A song goes around the world\"Franz Xaver Gruber, a native of Hochburg, once composed the Christmas carol \"Silent Night\". Today, this song is sung around the globe. And everyone who hears it is always moved anew by its simple, delicate and poignant beauty. A song with a very special magic and splendour. \"Silent Night\" is a star that was sent out to shine into people's hearts." date: 2026-06-19 modified: 2026-09-12 --- # Franz Xaver Gruber Peace Trail Franz Xaver Gruber Peace Trail ================================ Hochburg-Ach, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/214180/82B0C53AF0AE286300C40C626C2EB98EDD9E01D51FBDE8AE6781C1ADCBE86890/franz-xaver-gruber-friedensweg2bin2bhochburg-ach-1-by-fxg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/214187/10A8814D5108C6F686B90764ECDDD999929836B8E00326C6690316F310CB8F74/f-x-gruber-friedensweg-station-asien.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/214186/291A0F1F6235C298569D4CF82906E35F1D26E22F588E49C2DDCC4EDC66633232/f-x-gruber-friedensweg-station-asien.jpg) View copyright © FXG Gemeinschaft Close copyright [ ![Franz Xaver Gruber Peace Trail in Hochburg-Ach: A small town in a snow-covered landscape, with a church tower as an eye-catcher. In the foreground are several wooden plaques with religious texts.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/214180/82B0C53AF0AE286300C40C626C2EB98EDD9E01D51FBDE8AE6781C1ADCBE86890/franz-xaver-gruber-friedensweg2bin2bhochburg-ach-1-by-fxg.jpg "© FXG Gemeinschaft") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/214180/82B0C53AF0AE286300C40C626C2EB98EDD9E01D51FBDE8AE6781C1ADCBE86890/franz-xaver-gruber-friedensweg2bin2bhochburg-ach-1-by-fxg.jpg) View copyright © Bernhard Hartl Close copyright [ ![Franz Xaver Gruber Friedensweg in Hochburg-Ach: An abstract sculpture in the form of a curved object with graphic elements is located in a park-like setting. The sculpture is surrounded by green spaces, flowers and trees. A wooden pavilion with metallic elements is visible in the foreground as a further design element.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/214187/10A8814D5108C6F686B90764ECDDD999929836B8E00326C6690316F310CB8F74/f-x-gruber-friedensweg-station-asien.jpg "© Bernhard Hartl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/214187/10A8814D5108C6F686B90764ECDDD999929836B8E00326C6690316F310CB8F74/f-x-gruber-friedensweg-station-asien.jpg) View copyright © Sandy Reindl Close copyright [ ![Franz Xaver Gruber Friedensweg in Hochburg-Ach: A picturesque garden landscape with blossoming trees, colourful flowers and a quiet path leading to a building with traditional architecture. In the foreground is a decorative sculpture that draws attention to the peaceful, natural surroundings.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/214186/291A0F1F6235C298569D4CF82906E35F1D26E22F588E49C2DDCC4EDC66633232/f-x-gruber-friedensweg-station-asien.jpg "© Sandy Reindl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/214186/291A0F1F6235C298569D4CF82906E35F1D26E22F588E49C2DDCC4EDC66633232/f-x-gruber-friedensweg-station-asien.jpg) View copyright © Sandy Reindl Close copyright [ ![Franz Xaver Gruber Friedensweg in Hochburg-Ach: A bronze sculpture in a well-tended, park-like setting. In the foreground is a curved, abstract metal sculpture bearing a text. It is surrounded by lush greenery, trees and flowers. Buildings can be recognised in the background.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/214185/F9200781EF73A8AE4A268F72B9A5462962E1C34468036EE74AF1DC27F72B356B/f-x-gruber-friedensweg-station-amerika.jpg "© Sandy Reindl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/214185/F9200781EF73A8AE4A268F72B9A5462962E1C34468036EE74AF1DC27F72B356B/f-x-gruber-friedensweg-station-amerika.jpg) View copyright © Sandy Reindl Close copyright [ ![Franz Xaver Gruber Friedensweg in Hochburg-Ach: A series of large, organically shaped sculptures made of light-coloured material stand on a paved square in front of a traditional wooden building with reddish flowers on the window frames. The background shows an idyllic landscape with wooded hills under a clear blue sky.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/214181/445A9B459896099C208206CD071A4B5F0CB27B39C151DF9907A298D5D5B1BE5C/f-x-gruber-friedensweg-heimathaus.jpg "© Sandy Reindl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/214181/445A9B459896099C208206CD071A4B5F0CB27B39C151DF9907A298D5D5B1BE5C/f-x-gruber-friedensweg-heimathaus.jpg) View copyright © Sandra Reindl Close copyright [ ![Franz Xaver Gruber Friedensweg in Hochburg-Ach: A bronze sculpture in the shape of a sphere surrounded by a sinuous, curved surface. A map or geographical motif can be recognised inside the sphere. The sculpture stands on a plinth and is surrounded by a green environment with trees and vegetation.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/214182/D25CC1614E97955E426CD8FEC9F4AF3FB120AC75F07081F436E3E445D5F53C68/f-x-gruber-friedensweg-station-europa.jpg "© Sandra Reindl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/214182/D25CC1614E97955E426CD8FEC9F4AF3FB120AC75F07081F436E3E445D5F53C68/f-x-gruber-friedensweg-station-europa.jpg) View copyright © Gerhard Haring Close copyright [ ![Franz Xaver Gruber Friedensweg in Hochburg-Ach: An outdoor area with an artistic wooden sculpture reminiscent of an animal. Surrounding the sculpture is a gravelled landscape with flowerbeds and hedges. Buildings and trees can be seen on the horizon, creating a pleasant environment.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/214183/F66123689AB2E6193799DBE7B25653E2CD7E45060A990605C03ACE6D67834333/f-x-gruber-friedensweg-afrika.jpg "© Gerhard Haring") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/214183/F66123689AB2E6193799DBE7B25653E2CD7E45060A990605C03ACE6D67834333/f-x-gruber-friedensweg-afrika.jpg) View copyright © Sandy Reindl Close copyright [ ![Franz Xaver Gruber Friedensweg in Hochburg-Ach: A wooden hut with a winding, golden sculpture in front of it, mounted on a block of stone. There are several small, round bushes in front of the sculpture. The hut has a traditional wooden roof.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/214188/32290B208E78B3D7CC0EA16089414E3AD856F63FAAE9FA54EBA847F41CAC9C8E/f-x-gruber-friedensweg-station-australien.jpg "© Sandy Reindl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/214188/32290B208E78B3D7CC0EA16089414E3AD856F63FAAE9FA54EBA847F41CAC9C8E/f-x-gruber-friedensweg-station-australien.jpg) View copyright © F.X. Gruber Gemeinschaft Close copyright [ ![Franz Xaver Gruber Friedensweg in Hochburg-Ach: A winter scene at night with a crowd of people gathered around an illuminated sculpture. A church tower can be seen in the background. The people are wearing winter clothing and holding candles in their hands.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/214190/003F6A90C60B1BD20C4A57F184AD9743C95EA3B0EAFA63EEB8E09FCE029A13B7/laternenwanderung-am-friedensweg.jpg "© F.X. 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