On the way to forest wilderness - kalkalpen.at

A national park ranger and a ranger show diverse plant growth on deadwood trunks

At Kalkalpen National Park , the forests develop largely without human intervention. A natural diversity of species is established and trees are allowed to grow old again. Decaying trunks provide food and shelter for forest organisms and are an ideal seedbed for young trees. Gain an insight into the exciting development of a primeval forest of tomorrow.

Time & duration: approx. 6 hours (pure walking time approx. 3 hours)

Contribution: Adults € 28,- / Children € 17,- / Family € 56,-

Info: Free participation in the fixed dates with the Pyhrn-Priel Card

Equipment: Weatherproof clothing, hiking boots, snack and drink

Beech seedling sprouts on the forest floor — Beech seedling ©RomanKönigshofer

Deciduous beech forest with lying deadwood trunk — Primeval beech forest ©RolandMayr

Guided ranger tour in forest wilderness with old trees — Discover the forest wilderness ©StefanLeitner

Tree fungi grow from the trunk of a beech tree — Fruiting body of beech slimy rhubarb ©HerfriedMarek

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Kalkalpen National Park
Info point Windischgarsten
Phone: + 43 7562 5266-17
E-mail: info-wdg@kalkalpen.at

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