Winter hike in the Falkenstein Nature Park in Schwarzau im Gebirge

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 1,17 km
Ascent: 40 m elevation gain
Descent: 40 m elevation gain

An exciting winter hike with a playground, fish educational trail, and petting zoo in the Falkenstein Nature Park in Schwarzau im Gebirge.

Starting point of the tour: Falkenstein Nature Park
Tour destination: Falkenstein Nature Park

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 1,17 km
Ascent: 40 m elevation gain
Descent: 40 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
1/6
Overall experience:
3/6
Scenery:
3/6

Lowest point607 m
Highest point650 m

Round tour
With refreshment stops
Accessibility by train and bus
Suitable for families and children

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Description

The popular Falkenstein Nature Park is located in the small idyllic village of Schwarzau im Gebirge. Here you can wonderfully explore the beautiful landscape and animals even in winter. The walk leads along the fish educational trail, past the children's playground, towards the petting zoo.

The Nature Park is always freely accessible - if you enjoyed your visit, there is the option to leave a small donation at the nature park entrance (opposite the kiosk).

Equipment Always carry suitable maps. Wear sturdy shoes adapted to the route, bring sun and rain protection as well as water and a snack. Take your mobile phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
Parking Parking spaces are available at the Nature Park.
Getting there From Vienna, take the A2 South Motorway to the S6 Semmering Expressway and take the Gloggnitz exit. Drive via the B27 towards Payerbach/Reichenau and through the Höllental to Schwarzau im Gebirge. From Graz, take the S6 Semmering Expressway and take the Gloggnitz exit. Drive via the B27 towards Payerbach/Reichenau and through the Höllental to Schwarzau im Gebirge.
Public transport Travel by train to Payerbach-Reichenau station. From there, bus line 341 runs to the "Schwarzau im Gebirge Ortsmitte" stop, where the hiking starting point is located. Alternatively, you can book an individual ride with the RUFbus Semmering-Rax, which will take you to the hiking start point.RUFbus stops along the way:PB6 Payerbach stationSW7 Falkenstein Nature ParkMore info: www.oebb.at and www.vor.at
Editor’s tip Refreshments at the Café Naturpark opposite