Forest wilderness at Kalkalpen National Park with autumn-colored beech trees

The abandoned valley - from mining area to World Natural Heritage Site

Come with us on an exciting journey through time. In Kalkalpen National Park , you Kalkalpen National Park repeatedly Kalkalpen National Park traces of the past—remnants of buildings, dilapidated tunnels, old ironwork. In Weißwasser, deep in the Hintergebirge mountains, there was once a mining settlement where 1,000 people lived. After visiting the Unterlaussa miners' house, we will head to the original sites of the mining settlement. Our hike will then continue to the World Natural Heritage sites. In the old beech forests, it becomes clear how quickly nature covers up traces of human activity.

Difficulty: Easy

Time & duration: Approximately 4 hours (pure walking time approx. 1.5 hours)
Admission: Adults €19 / Children €12 / Families €38 (plus approx. €5 admission to the Knappenhaus mining museum at the ticket office)
Info: Free participation in the fixed dates with the Pyhrn-Priel Card
Equipment: Weatherproof clothing, mountain boots, snack and drink

BOOK A RANGER! All ranger tours can be booked individually on request, regardless of the dates.

On the bank of a stream surrounded by beech forest, a woman stands on a cone of rubble, in front of her a man washing his face in the stream.
In the Hintergebirge ©StefanLeitner
Guided ranger tour in forest wilderness with old trees
Discover the forest wilderness ©StefanLeitner
Adults are hiking through a forest.
In the Hintergebirge ©AngelikaStueckler
Augmented reality image shows historic buildings on the left and right sides of a forest road.
Kitchen barracks in Weißwasser ©ElkeMitterhuber

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Contact us

Kalkalpen National Park
Ennstal Visitor Center
Phone + 43 7254 8414-0
E-mail info-ennstal@kalkalpen.at

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