Wild Water Path Mariensee

Numerous information boards with information and questions lead hikers, children and adults, to sometimes hidden places where the world of white water and its environment can be discovered and experienced. The entire trail is accompanied by the Pöstlingbach stream, crossing it several times on small bridges. Between ferns and wild lettuce, the water rushes over green mossy stones and sand into the valley: it is so clear that you can see right to the bottom. And rivulets and streams feed the torrent from all sides. Even on hot summer days, it is cool and damp here in the forest. All you can hear is the constant murmur of the water and the singing of the birds.

Experiences along the way:

• Water as a habitat for animals (biotope);
• the power of white water (giant stones near the biotope, waterfall, mill wheel, "organ tree")
• Water as the basis of life for plants (flower meadows, forest);
• Fascination of trees (giant trees, overgrown trees, "organ tree", tree rings);
• Trees as a habitat for animals (woodpecker trees).

At the start and end point of the wild water trail, the biotope, you can observe animals in the water, such as the special green toad. You can work out the height of the ancient giant spruce for yourself. In the forest you will find the organ tree, woodpecker trees and other mysterious trees. From the gorge site , you can look down into the wild and romantic gorge through which the stream carves its bed. There is also a children's playground and a small stone pyramid at the rest area by the old mill. According to tradition, adding a stone to the pyramid brings good luck and atones for sins. Finally, you reach the romantic waterfall and bivouac via a steep step. A small bridge has been built over the edge of the waterfall, which is around 20 meters high, so you can watch the thundering fall of the water from above unhindered. A water measuring station is located slightly above. The Himmelsstiege staircase takes you out into beautiful open terrain with views of the Wechsel and its surroundings. From here, you can hike to the Marienseer Schwaig or other hiking trails. After climbing a total of 496 meters in altitude, you can take a well-deserved rest here and enjoy the magnificent panorama from the wide, gentle alpine pastures to the Vienna Basin and Lake Neusiedl.