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Nature experience area & adventure playground for children in a wild romantic setting
The wild romantic scenery of the Ochsenschlucht delights every nature lover. At the lower course of the Feistritzbach, which emerges from the gorge, wide gravel areas and a branched water system form the perfect adventure playground for children. Driftwood, water and stones stimulate the children's imagination, making playing an intense experience of nature.
Author’s recommendation
A playground for the whole family
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Sturdy footwear necessary. Caution, slippery stones!
Tips and suggestions
With some luck, fossil stones can be found!
Guided fossil searches are held regularly. Further information Drausport
The tourism information is happy to provide you with more details. Tel. +43 4712 532-18 or info@bergimdrautal.at.
Here you can download the local hiking map
Roadbook
The journey is the destination of the Ochsenschlucht. Explore the safe area of the gorge on the existing paths and trails.
If you follow the stream upwards, you reach the wild part of the Ochsenschlucht. From the debris barrier, entering the gorge is possible at your own risk!
Ochsenschlucht
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Take the train to the Berg im Drautal stop.
After crossing the Drau bridge, follow the signs "Ochsenschlucht".
After the bridge, either go straight past the tennis court, or turn right past the football field, both paths lead to the destination.
Directions
Take the B100 to Berg. Turn off at the station, cross the Drau to the Berger Talboden information point.
Continue following the signpost Ochsenschlucht to the bridge over the Feistritzbach (Ochsenschlucht).
Parking
Parking possible at the bridge over the Feistritzbach (Ochsenschlucht)
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Hiking map Berg im Drautal
Author’s map recommendations
Kompass hiking map Outdoorpark Oberdrautal / special edition Available at: info@bergimdrautal.at or +43 4712-532 18
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
Sturdy footwear that can get wet.
Bring swimwear on hot summer days!
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

User Questions