Eisenwurzen Nature Reserve Lower Austria

The Lower Austrian Eisenwurzen Nature Park is located near Hollenstein/Ybbs. Here you can hike to wooded gorges, remnants of primeval forest, waterfalls, across flower-rich forest moors and lovely alpine meadows to rocks and summits. The wildlife is extremely diverse. In addition to native wild animals, the nature park is home to rare species of woodpecker, capercaillie, Alpine salamanders and butterflies such as the Apollo butterfly. The Promau hill is home to one of the largest ant colonies in Europe, which is strictly protected.

In "Spitzhiatl's Water World", visitors of all ages can explore the flora and fauna of the mountain stream, observe tiny creatures under a microscope and determine the water quality using water samples. Other attractions include the Wentsteinhammer and Treffenguthammer with the nature park center and the hammer forge, where you can watch forging or practice forging.