If nature is what you seek while traveling, look no further than that of Kalkalpen National Park. It is full of lush forest with breathtaking views of the alps each and every season. A UNESCO World Heritage site, in English the name translates to the Limestone Alps National Park. The park is within the Northern Limestone Alps mountain range, located in the state of Upper Austria. It was established and opened to the public in 1997.
Kalkalpen National Park has visitors centers in Molln, Ennstal, and at the Hengstpaßhütt near Rosenau.The Wurbauerkogel, a 21 metres (69 ft) high panorama view tower, is located near Windischgarsten. It is accessible by a chair lift and hiking paths. In clear weather 21 peaks of 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) or greater in elevation can be seen from Wurbauerkogel.
The park has numerous hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails. The former Steyr Valley Railway, with sections now the Steyrtal rail trail, pass through the park in the Molln area. In the winter there are snowshoe hiking and alpine skiing routes.
Many visitors to this region choose to stay in the national park’s lodge and seminar center, the 1907 Villa Sonnwend, located in Windischgarsten. Aside from the lodge, visitors can seek accommodation in the alms and huts of the alps.
Whether for a day trip or a longer journey, one will be able to find peace and comfort in this serene and cozy mountain range.
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