--- title: "Experience Trail \"Nature-Prints\" at the Wurbauerkogel Mountain" url: "https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430000959/experience-trail-nature-prints-at-the-wurbauerkogel-mountain.html" description: "Experience the wilderness, explore, comprehend and preserve! The Natur-Spuren interactive nature trail is an ideal hiking destination for nature lovers who are out and about with their eyes wide open. Ancient forests with mighty fir trees and old yews accompany you up the Patzlberg. What is nurse-log reproduction, how are brace roots created and is dead wood actually alive? The astonishing answers are hidden at the info station “Everything you ever wanted to know about trees”." date: 2016-05-12 modified: 2026-03-11 --- # Experience Trail "Nature-Prints" at the Wurbauerkogel Mountain Experience Trail "Nature-Prints" at the Wurbauerkogel Mountain ================================================================ **Path number:** 9, 472, 1 **Starting place:** 4575 Roßleithen **Destination:** 4575 Roßleithen ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/240130/0F9C8427354C85368120E016B00E3CB1B8A1250AB71163D79D3220E5EEBDC606/panoramaturmp1030510e-mitterhuber-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/240131/F1199734EC77049D051E609848BCFEEBD0FECEA7ECA2B985A8DFC268A513F7E2/pyhrnprielvillasonnwendnationalparklodgegerald-egelseer01-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/240132/5D11D1488D704FDFAF5D642E87401512A289B5598A58F5E3F4B029BDCE02B0ED/pyhrnprielwurbauerkogelpanoramaturmhiwudanielhinterramskogler01-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Nationalpark Kalkalpen / 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Circular route Possible accommodation Bahnhofstraße 2 4580 Windischgarsten [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bahnhofstra%C3%9Fe%202%2C%204580%20Windischgarsten "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Bahnhofstra%C3%9Fe%202%2C%204580%20Windischgarsten "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:crjbHihmvAf@bC`LyCjGqBoAsCwE_CaBwAY{@i@w@cAS_GOcAg@uA{AaA{A]uJ]a@IFcAs@a@u@UOAWa@aASSKe@AmAy@{@i@WQs@h@uAf@ITYMe@Pi@DyATMD[nAy@q@gBNgBh@PPKP]XV^L@SOe@N_@SqABa@T[FaAJWOa@l@_@Eg@ToBnAeAVe@BeCG}@Jk@Ki@PYQUe@gCA~@FJf@QHOBe@Ek@o@cBIkAMWEoAdAiEF_Bi@uAHaAIm@TwAT@HMLcBb@}B[iCf@yBd@IVLFf@V@ROTs@ZV@x@l@EIKMs@Hg@JXPJRORb@Bc@NMPBDKLA\LNIRYCu@Pe@n@q@|@EJcALIGjAt@`Ap@h@zAHd@x@j@vB?b@^jC@|@HREN`BlDPHzAEf@`@XFvAWdAq@pD{@pA_Av@cA|BoAdBqBfAu@xEX\dAZdGDnAMxD]lBo@nCKFYtAaAtH@jBtBhDjA`FR~AHhBDlFz@XLGF{@OXDSHX]r@]C_@uAg@cAOb@]DUZ_AF]R[^e@vAUZgBhHi@JAl@]pAU`BiApDk@jCqAxCU~BOLLd@FhA?xAIDCd@Fh@E`@_AvBa@`@k@`Bk@z@gAr@KZPTxCJAl@_@|@FLb@OI`A`Ah@C^]l@?PcAJWd@w@F]`@a@p@Ct@]n@NfAMFKXc@D_@TIZ[VeByAe@mAWYoAoAo@QmSrF[aC&server=meta.tourdata.at) Experience the wilderness, explore, comprehend and preserve! The Natur-Spuren interactive nature trail is an ideal hiking destination for nature lovers who are out and about with their eyes wide open. Ancient forests with mighty fir trees and old yews accompany you up the Patzlberg. What is nurse-log reproduction, how are brace roots created and is dead wood actually alive? The astonishing answers are hidden at the info station “Everything you ever wanted to know about trees”. Starting from the Villa Sonnwend National Park Hotel, you hike mostly on forest paths up the Patzlberg, continuing through the Salzatal to the Wurbauerkogel - the "fire salamander symbol" serves as a signpost! Eight stations, most of them interactive, add variety to the hike. You can let your imagination run wild with the stone disc game. At the "Interesting facts about trees" station, you can learn all about carcass regeneration and stilt roots. From the "National Park View" station, you can use the telescope on the opposite stone wall to observe chamois with a bit of luck. At the "Wheel of Time" you can take a look back in time and learn how the imposing mountain world of the Windischgarsten valley was formed. Children can test their climbing skills in front of the Wurbauerkogel panorama tower. Even in rainy weather, the "Nature Trails" are worth a trip, as the otherwise nocturnal fire salamanders venture out of their hiding places. It is not for nothing that the fire salamander is the symbol of the adventure trail. Paths no. 2, 3 or 8 are recommended as the way back to Villa Sonnwend! Ascent from Villa Sonnwend to the Wurbauerkogel National Park Panorama Tower approx. 2.5-3 hours. Way back approx. 1-1.5 hours. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Path number:** 9, 472, 1 **Starting place:** 4575 Roßleithen **Destination:** 4575 Roßleithen **duration:** 4h 0m **length:** 7,7 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 341m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 340m **Lowest point:** 637m **Highest point:** 849m **difficulty:** medium **condition:** medium **panoramic view:** Great panorama **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Path / trail, Hiking trail **Starting point:** Villa Sonnwend National Park Lodge, Maywinkl 80, 4575 Roßleithen **Destination:** Villa Sonnwend National Park Lodge **further information:** - Circular route - Possible accommodation - Experience of nature - Board possible **Details - hiking**- themed path - educational path [ ![Altitude profile Experience Trail "Nature-Prints" at the Wurbauerkogel Mountain](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430000959&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Experience Trail "Nature-Prints" at the Wurbauerkogel Mountain](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430000959&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Experience Trail "Nature-Prints" at the Wurbauerkogel Mountain") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**National Park Hotel Villa Sonnwend lies on the edge of the National Park Community of Rossleithen bei Windischgarsten, in the midst of peaceful, sunny park grounds. [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (6 - 14 Year) - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Grooming service ](#ttgCollapseWegbetreuer) ----------------------------------------------- Gemeindeamt Roßleithen [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Experience Trail "Nature-Prints" at the Wurbauerkogel Mountain** Alpenland Tourismus GmbH Bahnhofstraße 2 4580 Windischgarsten Phone [ +43 7562 5266 ](tel:+4375625266) Fax machine +43 7562 5266 - 10 E-Mail [info@pyhrn-priel.net](#mailto) Web [www.urlaubsregion-pyhrn-priel.at](https://www.urlaubsregion-pyhrn-priel.at "New window") https://www.urlaubsregion-pyhrn-priel.at --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Discover more ](#ttgCollapseMeineEmpfehlungen) -------------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/208658/EDBAA3B7A6224B57D2C4EB116006F8AFDC8656F98EF2906B3BB1C72E8DA7916F/panoramaturm.jpg "Panoramaturm (© Copyright: Nationalpark Kalkalpen)") National Park Panorama Tower Wurbauerkogel ](https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430001638/national-park-panorama-tower-wurbauerkogel.html) [ Accommodations ](#ttgCollapseVermieter) ------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Urheber: Villa Sonnwend Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/112397/327172133042CE947F0495DC0B8619965524DC03914CDC090C1A7DCCF1C80199/villa-drohnenansicht.jpg "Villa Drohnenansicht (© Urheber: Villa Sonnwend)") Villa Sonnwend National Park Lodge ](https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/102913/villa-sonnwend-national-park-lodge.html) [ Gastronomy ](#ttgCollapseGastro) ------------------------------------ [ © Open copyright © Copyright: HiIWU/Daniel Hinterramskogler Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/187826/5D553F981CA3F860B3B24F8DB4D828C446CF3CD2B4ADE58E6C467B9902A0D113/blick-auf-die-terasse.jpg "Blick auf die Terasse (© Copyright: HiIWU/Daniel Hinterramskogler)") Wirtshaus Wurpower ](https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430000376/wirtshaus-wurpower.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: NPK_Andreas Mayr Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/366108/C3513E7BC243647384FFE1ECBC70A9AE6EB70E6D7D21BE98217568C54A344657/villa-sonnwend.jpg "Villa Sonnwend (© Copyright: NPK_Andreas Mayr)") National Park Lodge Villa Solstice - National Park Parlor ](https://www.hornerakusko.sk/en/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/430000414/national-park-lodge-villa-solstice-national-park-parlor.html) 1. 2. 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