Workshop, Forest and Water

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 7,57 km
Duration: 2:30 h
Ascent: 183 m elevation gain
Descent: 183 m elevation gain

Rohr im Gebirge invites you to enjoy the beautiful landscape on the two newly built themed trails, immerse yourself in the experience of the forest and water and learn about old tales.

Starting point of the tour: Below the church in the center of Rohr im Gebirge
Tour destination: Below the church in the center of Rohr im Gebirge

Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 7,57 km
Duration: 2:30 h
Ascent: 183 m elevation gain
Descent: 183 m elevation gain

Fitness level required:
2/6
Overall experience:
6/6
Scenery:
5/6

Lowest point654 m
Highest point722 m

Round tour
With refreshment stops
Suitable for families and children

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Description

Workshop, forest and water theme trail

Rohr im Gebirge is characterized by its forests and streams. This themed trail leads through the beautiful forests around the village and is repeatedly accompanied by streams. Immersing yourself in the experience of the forest and water of Rohr im Gebirge, enjoying nature and gaining new experiences is the focus of this trail. On extended hikes, you can find peace and relaxation, learn interesting facts about flora and fauna, view the surroundings from the observation tower and watch the last charcoal burners at work. Along the way, family-friendly inns invite you to enjoy organic products from local farmers.

The adventure trails are accessible free of charge from spring to fall.

safety instructions PreparationMake sure when choosing the route that it corresponds to your mountain experience and your fitness. Inform yourself in advance about the weather forecast. The weather can change surprisingly quickly in the mountains. Therefore, always start out properly equipped (e.g. rain protection).Check whether the huts and snack stations you want to visit along the way are open. Inform someone about your route choice and your planned return before you set off.
Equipment Wear sturdy shoes suitable for the route, bring sun and rain protection as well as water and a small snack. Take your mobile phone with you and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
Route description This themed route leads through the beautiful forests around the village of Rohr im Gebirge and is repeatedly accompanied by streams. Along the way, we are also encouraged to be active ourselves. We find out how strong an ant is and how strong we are. Making music in the forest and with the water, we feel like a bark beetle and look at the area around Rohr from the observation tower.The 13 stations at a glance: STATION 1 - "The art of charcoal burning"STATION 2 - "The forest puzzle"STATION 3 - "The sound play"STATION 4 - "The listening island"STATION 5 - "Red deer and roe deer"STATION 6 - "Bees"STATION 7 - "The hunt"STATION 8 - "The magic water"STATION 9 - "The bark beetle"STATION 10 - "Water gong Weberhof"STATION 11 - "Strong as an ant"STATION 12 - "The observation tower"STATION 13 - "The path of wood"
Getting there From Vienna: via the A2 South Motorway, exit Wöllersdorf, B21 Gutenstein, Rohr im Gebirge or South Motorway, S6 to Gloggnitz, B27 through the Höllental, Schwarzau im Geb.From Graz: S6 to Gloggnitz, B27 through the Höllental, Schwarzau im Gebirge.From Salzburg: via the West Motorway, exit St. Pölten South, B20 Traisen, Rainfeld, Kleinzell, Kalte Kuchl.
Public transport You can reach Rohr im Gebirge by bus from Payerbach-Reichenau. Payerbach-Reichenau is regularly accessible by the Southern Railway from Vienna and Graz. More information can be found at www.oebb.at
Editor’s tip Gastronomy:Hotel Kaiser Franz Josef, Fam. Bauer, 2663 Rohr im Gebirge 2, www.hotelkaiserfranzjosef.at

Recommended period

More information and map material available at:

Municipal office Rohr im Gebirge, http://www.rohrimgebirge.at/themenwege/html/weginfos.html, +43 / 2667 / 8201

Vienna Alps in Lower Austria, www.wieneralpen.at, +43 / 2622 / 78960

Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026