Sölden An Der Straß: Nature, Trails and History

Sölden An Der Straß offers travelers a range of themes to shape their stay around: wet meadows and nature watching in the Koaserin, a walk along the Astro Trail, as well as hiking and history routes. The nature reserve lies below the Leithenbach Valley; information boards by the Ledererbach explain the planets and zodiac signs. In the context of Peuerbach, you can also visit the castle museum and follow the “Eventful Trail of Discovery” route. If you’re looking for a hotel in Sölden An Der Straß, you can first decide whether nature, outdoor activities or local history should shape your stay.

Nature in the Koaserin

The “Koaserin” nature reserve, with its marshes and wet meadows, stretches out below the Leithenbach Valley. The Upper Austrian Nature Conservation Association offers nature tours in the Koaserin, exploring its remarkably diverse flora and fauna. If you’d like to plan a guided tour, register at the town hall. The wet meadows give the reserve its distinctive landscape character, while the tours draw attention to the diversity of its flora and fauna.

The Astro Trail by the Ledererbach

The Astro Trail invites you on a walk through the universe. Along the Ledererbach, information boards explain the planets in our solar system and the zodiac signs, including their astrological meanings. This gives the walk a clear theme: along the trail, you’ll encounter the planets and the zodiac signs as interpreted by astrology. When choosing an outing, the Astro Trail offers a different experience from the Koaserin, where guided tours focus on flora and fauna.

Hiking in the Leithenbach Valley and on the Roman Trail

The Leithenbach Valley is also known as the “Valley of Seven Mills.” The valley is crisscrossed by scenic, family-friendly hiking trails. If you’d rather go hiking than follow a themed trail during your stay, you’ll find a different focus here than on the Astro Trail: the landscape shapes your outing in the valley, while the information boards give your walk along the Ledererbach its theme. This gives you a clear choice of activity: hiking in the valley or taking a themed walk along the stream.

The Roman Trail passes through Sölden An Der Straß on a branch between Niederensfelden and the center of Peuerbach. It is not suitable for wheelchair users. Unlike the family-friendly hikes in the Leithenbach Valley, this route has a clear accessibility limitation. Bear this in mind if you include the Roman Trail in your plans.

History in the context of Peuerbach

The “Eventful Trail of Discovery” route leads from Peuerbach Castle to the original site of the first battle of the 1626 Peasants’ Revolt, on the Ledererwiese. The exhibition at Peuerbach Castle Museum, in the birthplace of Georg von Peuerbach, offers a comprehensive tribute to his life and achievements; it also shows his far-reaching influence on subsequent generations. These historical topics offer different perspectives: the route focuses on a specific site, while the exhibition explores a person and their impact. When choosing a history-themed outing, you can therefore choose between the history of an event and the story of a life.

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