Between forest and alp Tyrolean Lech Nature Park
Nature parks are protected areas that are home to a variety of interesting and rare animal and plant species. The Tyrolean Lech Nature Park is one of five nature parks in Tyrol and the only one which is not located in the high alpine area.
It extends from the Lech Valley over the entire nature park region of Reutte. The central element in the Tyrolean Lech Nature Park is, as the name suggests, the wild river Lech. In many places still untamed, the Lech is allowed to do what once every river could do: spread out to its heart's content, branch out and reunite. In the nature park, nature conservation and recreation are to be combined, there is to be research and educational opportunities.
Contact
TVB Naturparkregion Reutte
Untermarkt 34
A-6600 Reutte
+43 5672 62336
info@reutte.com
Nature Park House
If you drive upstream from the Reutte Nature Park Region, you will discover a striking wooden structure on a bridge over the Lech in Elmen near the main road - the Klimmbrücke Nature Park House. Thus, the last wild river of the Northern Alps remains the main player in the nature park, even in the choice of location. On the Klimmbrücke, with a fantastic view of the Tyrolean Lech and the surrounding peaks of the Allgäu and Lechtal Alps, the nature park house is an information point and starting point for nature tours.
the last wild one Nature Park Center
Nature exhibition “The last wild one” ("der letzte wilde")
Special exhibition REFUGIO
Art and nature
Artist Christine Gottloeber's “Refugio” lie like large “nests” on the gravel surfaces of the Lech.
This interpretation of the Land Art works concluded the link between the cooperation with the Tyrolean Lech Nature Park, as the circular structures made of alluvial wood are exposed to the dynamics of the water and thus to transience, which is the basic principle of a wild river. The works of art illustrate the gravel areas as a refuge for protected bird species. They are their “refugio”, their chosen place to raise their offspring.
Birdwatching tower
The impressive bird observation tower is 18 meters high and can be found in the Lech floodplains near Pflach.
A large number of breeding bird species found in Tyrol, including some rare marsh and water birds, can be observed in the Pflacher Au. The varied landscape with its numerous ponds and still waters is a small paradise for birdlife and offers hobby ornithologists numerous observation opportunities.
Lake Rieden
Only a few meters away from the small village of Rieden in the Reutte Nature Park Region lies the idyllic Lake Rieden in the forest.
There is a lot for nature lovers to discover here: for example, the Lake Rieden is home to Bilek's Azurjungfer, an extremely rare dragonfly species. The lake is also very calm and clear, yet it does not freeze over in winter. The reason for this is underground springs that provide constant movement that is, however, hardly perceptible from above. The water of the Lake Rieden is very calcareous. Because of all these characteristics, the small lake is also called a lime spring bog. A nature trail leads around Lake Rieden and explains the numerous special features along the way.
Celtic Tree Circle
The Celtic tree circle in Vils consists of 22 tree species. The Celts assigned special characteristics to certain tree species, which can also be assigned to people.
Based on the date of birth of a person, one can see which tree species and thus which characteristics can be assigned to that person. Although these correlations have not been scientifically proven, it is still an entertaining activity.
