In the Ybbstal Alps, water is a constant companion along the way. Clear streams, fresh springs, lakes, waterfalls and gorges characterise numerous walks and create a special atmosphere.
The trails wind through varied natural landscapes, past cool resting spots and impressive water features. This makes walking by the water a refreshing combination of exercise, enjoying the scenery and quiet moments in nature.
On this easy loop trail around the emerald-green Lunzer See, you can watch the fish catch mosquitoes.
The signposted Eisenstraße themed trail runs along the riverbank and through the picturesque old town with its many historic houses, churches, and towers.
A leisurely family hike through the Vorderen Tormäuer to the roaring Trefflingfall.
A tranquil mountain lake, a babbling brook, a roaring waterfall, a fresh spring – water shapes the Ybbstal Alps in many different ways. It moulds the landscape, runs alongside paths through valleys and forests, and creates special places for relaxation, exercise and observing nature.
Amidst clear lakes, cool streams and unspoilt gorges, the region reveals its refreshing side. Water is a habitat, a source of power and a place of adventure all at once – at times calm and gentle, at others wild and powerful.
Whether hiking alongside the water, spending hot summer days by the lake or exploring waterfalls and springs: the Ybbstal Alps offer a wide range of opportunities to experience water in its natural form.
The Ybbs is one of the region’s most distinctive rivers and, in many places, reveals its particularly natural side. Clear water, gravel banks, peaceful riverbanks and the surrounding countryside create refreshing spots for warm summer days.
Swimming in the Ybbs means experiencing nature in its unspoilt setting. The river invites you to cool off, linger and enjoy – at times calm and gentle, at others lively and powerful. Amidst woods, meadows and the river landscape, there are spots where you can really feel the closeness of the water.
Whether as a quick dip to cool off after a hike, a relaxing summer’s day by the river or a quiet moment on the bank: the Ybbs combines cooling off, nature and relaxation in a simple and unspoilt way.
