Nature Paradise Unterhimmler Au

Lots of natural swimming beaches, walking and hiking trails along the crystal clear Steyr River in the nature reserve "Unteres Steyrtal", which extends into the urban area of Steyr. The valley of the Steyr is characterized by the gravel deposits of the ice ages. Since habitats that have already become rare, such as riparian forests or rough grasslands, still thrive here special and rare plants whose occurrence depends on such site conditions.

Facts and figures:
Region: National Park & Steyr
Area: total about 260 hectares, of which 25 hectares are protected landscape area
Location: In the urban area of Steyr as well as in the communities of Garsten and Sierning