Waldviertel Nature School

Experience the unique natural beauty of the Waldviertel region around the Sole Felsen Welt.

Magical nature adventures await you, offering a close-up look at the flora and fauna of northern Austria. Here you’ll find a selection of tours focusing on various themes.

Once you’ve chosen a tour, please call to register at: NaturSchule Waldviertel, 0699-17733771

Nature Trail: “From the Big Bang to the Big Bang of Insight”
When? Every Saturday at 10:00 a.m.

This cosmic journey through time will sharpen your sense of unimaginable dimensions
We’ll cycle along this unique themed trail in Gmünd and learn many interesting facts about NATURE and the COSMOS:

8 Natural Treasures Along Gmünd’s Extraordinary City Perimeter
The 1,400-year-old sand oak of Gmünd
Lunch in the garden with a presentation of the black ribbon (Montessori material for understanding the dimensions of the cosmos)
Visit to the Prehistoric Shop, featuring many real fossils and local crystals
Everyone gets one piece of petrified wood from the region for free!

Full Moon Hike to the Moon Ponds
When? Every full moon night, around 9:00 p.m.

The NaturSchule Waldviertel is continuing the wonderful tradition started by a dear colleague:

Bat sightings
Observing nocturnal animals with night vision goggles
Sounds of nature at night
The Moon's influence on Earth and its inhabitants
The Face of the Blockhead
Observing the Moon Through a Telescope
The Mythology of 3 Exciting, Easy-to-Remember Constellations
A romantic, peaceful hike perfect for taking a moment to pause and reflect

Bat Watching in the Blockheide
When? Every Saturday, around 9:00 p.m.

Using a flashlight and an ultrasonic detector, we’ll watch and listen to bats as they hunt and drink! We’ll also share fascinating facts about these mysterious nocturnal creatures.
A unique nature experience at dusk and in the dark, with minimal walking.

Family hike to Blockheide with a picnic
When? Every Saturday, around 9:00 p.m.

A long, peaceful hike to relax and find tranquility, taking you to the most enchanting spots—from Malerwinkel through fairy-tale moss forests to the idyllic Mondteichen:

Nature Theater (anyone who wants to can be an actor)
Nature Trampoline
Tasting herbs & wild plants
The Secret World of Mushrooms and Lichens
Plenty of time for exploring and climbing
Ladybug Path
And much more
Everyone will receive a free organic block-shaped poppy seed cookie from PILZ!

Carp Pond Canoe Tour
Dates available by request only

The Great Importance of Pond Farming to the Waldviertel Region
A peaceful, mindful research trip in 4-person canoes, equipped with life jackets and paddles