Mühlviertel forest hills
A project in cooperation with the Leaderregion Mühlviertler Kernland
Welcome to the Mühlviertler Waldhügelwelt - a unique natural area. Between gentle ridges, enchanted forests, granite formations and rushing rivers, an experience space is created for all those who want to feel, understand and rediscover nature - either on their own or in company.
Whether it's forest bathing, wild herb hikes and mindfulness retreats or action-packed survival training - the Waldhügelwelt combines tranquillity with adventure, knowledge with emotion and the landscape with your own personal experience.
Immerse yourself in tranquil forests, discover regional specialities such as places of power made of stone, rare plants, animal forest dwellers - and the appreciative togetherness of a region that values its nature.
The 18 municipalities of the Leaderregion Mühlviertler Kernland are the pilot region of the Mühlviertler Waldhügelwelt
- Freistadt
- Grünbach
- Gutau
- Hagenberg im Mühlkreis
- Hirschbach im Mühlkreis
- Kefermarkt
- Lasberg
- Leopoldschlag
- Neumarkt im Mühlkreis
- Pregarten
- Rainbach im Mühlkreis
- Sandl
- St. Oswald near Freistadt
- Tragwein
- Unterweitersdorf
- Waldburg
- Wartberg
- Windhaag near Freistadt
The small companion for great forest moments - the forest primer is a practical companion for exploring the Mühlviertel forest hills.
In handy A6 format you will find:
- Information about the region and its special features
- an overview map of the pilot region with 18 municipalities
- brief insights into the landscape, flora and fauna
- Interesting facts about places of power and nature experiences
- Simple rules for mindful interaction with nature
- Space for personal forest notes
- a forest hill world quiz with a competition
Whether as preparation, in your rucksack while travelling or as a memento - the forest primer combines information with inspiration. It invites you to consciously discover the forest hill world - with open eyes and respectful behaviour.
Offers - Mindfulness, knowledge & adventure
Between hills, forests and wild herbs, you will find Waldhügelwelt experiences that touch you. Whether alone or in company, quiet steps through the moss, powerful team-building sessions in the countryside or creative learning spaces under the treetops - nature is not a backdrop here, but the protagonist.
Hiking and themed trails
Travelling through the forest hills means walking over soft forest floors, past imposing granite formations and through hilly landscapes with far-reaching views. Some paths lead to hidden places of power, streams and springs, others simply lead to good thoughts.
Far-reaching views & rolling hills
The gentle hills of the Mühlviertel characterise the landscape and repeatedly open up views into the distance. Travelling here gives you a quiet feeling of freedom.
Places of power & rock formations
The granite landscape of the Mühlviertel has created impressive shapes over thousands of years - from mighty boulders to bizarre rock formations. Many of these rock formations lie in the middle of the forest and seem to have been placed by chance - powerful, silent and full of history.
Rivers & springs
The rivers of the Waldhügelwelt glisten in warm amber - their water clear, cool and lively. Sometimes they babble quietly through the undergrowth, sometimes they spring from ancient springs that have always been considered to have healing powers.
Fauna & flora
The forest hills are home to a wide variety of nature: ferns, wild herbs, mushrooms, eagle owls, great spotted woodpeckers, deer - and with a bit of luck you might even spot a kingfisher on the Feldaist. Parts of the region belong to the NATURA 2000 and European Green Belt protected areas - a habitat for many rare animal and plant species.
Your enquiry
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