In the Wechselland, where nature is still intact, the Wild Water Path leads through the small valley of the Pöstlingbach with many enchanting spots where springs and brooks can flow unhindered and quiet places that are waiting to be discovered.
Description
Numerous information boards with information and questions guide hikers, children and adults to sometimes hidden places where the world of the wild water and its environment can be discovered and experienced. Along the entire path, one is accompanied by the Pöstlingbach, crossing it several times on small bridges. Between ferns and wild lettuce, the water rushes over green moss-covered stones and sand into the valley: it is so clear that you can see to the bottom. And from all sides, rivulets and streams feed the wild brook. Even on hot summer days, it is cool and humid here in the forest. You only hear the steady roar of the water and the singing of the birds.
Experiences along the way:
- Water as a habitat for animals (biotope);
- the power of the wild water (giant stones near the biotope, waterfall, water wheel, "organ tree")
- Water as the basis of life for plants (flower meadows, forest);
- Fascination of trees (tree giants, intertwined trees, "organ tree", tree rings);
- Trees as habitat for animals (woodpecker trees).
At the start and end point of the Wild Water Path, the biotope, you can observe animals in the water, such as the special Wechsel toad. You can calculate the height of the ancient giant spruce yourself. In the forest, you will find the organ tree, woodpecker trees and other mysterious trees. From the gorge lookout, you can look down into the wildly romantic gorge through which the brook carves its bed. At the rest area near the old mill there is also a children’s playground and a still small stone pyramid. According to local custom, adding a stone brings luck and absolves sins. Finally, one reaches a steep step to the romantic waterfall and bivouac. A small bridge was built over the edge of the approximately 20-meter-high waterfall, so you can unobstructedly watch the roaring water fall from above. A water measuring station is located a bit above. Over the Heavenly Stairs, you reach wonderful open terrain with views of the Wechsel and its surroundings. From here, you hike to the Marienseer Schwaig or other hiking trails. After a total ascent of 496 meters in altitude, you can rest and refresh yourself here and enjoy the magnificent panorama from the wide, gentle alpine pastures to the Vienna Basin and Lake Neusiedl.
Starting point of the tour
Mariensee - Biotope at the parking lot on the small road about 1.5 km after Mariensee
Destination point of the tour
Mariensee - Biotope at the parking lot on the small road about 1.5 km after Mariensee
Route description Wild Water Path Mariensee
A narrow path leads us gently upwards from the biotope, always directly along the wild brook, through magnificent mixed and spruce forest. We pass by various special trees to the rest area at the old mill with a children's playground. From here we go over a short rocky steep step to the waterfall. Over steps, we leave the water gorge into open terrain. From here we walk gently uphill for about 40 minutes to the Marienseer Schwaig. To reach the Marienseer Schwaig, we follow the blue markings for about 1 1/2 kilometers and then turn right uphill to the Marienseer Schwaig. The red-marked hiking trail leads us back directly down to the parking lot.
Directions
You can reach the Wild Water theme trail from Vienna and Graz via the A2 - Exit Edlitz.
From Vienna: South Motorway A2 Exit 69 Edlitz/Aspang, B54 Aspang Markt - Mariensee, after approx. 1.5 km the beginning of the Wild Water Path, parking lot/biotope;
From Graz: South Motorway A2 Exit 81 Aspang Markt - Mariensee, after approx. 1.5 km the beginning of the Wild Water Path, parking lot/biotope;
Parking
Mariensee: Biotope parking lot at the end of the valley, parking spaces on the right side.
Take the regional train from Wiener Neustadt main station towards Aspang-Markt to the final stop. Take a taxi to the starting point or take regional bus 372 (direction: Mariensee Almbauer) and get off at Mariensee Gh Haidbauer. From there, walk 40 minutes to the starting point.
More information at www.oebb.at, www.vor.at
