Discover all the natural inhabitats of Rio Schwarzbach during a pleasant walk along the Water Experience Trail
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Water is life! The glaciers and snowfields of the Alps are a huge water reservoir for Europe. The Defereggental valley in East Tyrol is crossed by the Rio Schwarzach. The St. Jakob in Defereggen Water Experience trail on the valley floor, a wonderful excursion for the whole family, runs along its banks.
The hamlet of Mariahilf is the ideal starting point for this excursion. The first signposts near the chapel lead us eastwards to the banks of the Rio Schwarzach. In the first section it is possible to access also a lateral branch of the brook but later on the path follows the cycle path R102 at the edge of the forest near the stream. Information boards explain interesting facts about the local flora and fauna, as well as the different natural habitats of this area.
The trail leads past the farms of Grünmoos and the playground Sander near St. Jakob in Defereggen. The last section runs along a bend towards the hamlet of Lacken where the itinerary ends. This large, around 4.8 km long path without notable ascents is suitable for everyone. The sound of the water, the forest and the meadows of the valley create a relaxing atmosphere.
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- Starting point:
- village of Mariahilf, St. Jakob in Defereggen
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- Overall time:
- 01:20 h
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- Total route length:
- 5,4 km
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- Altitude:
- from 1.373 m to 1.423 m
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- Altitude difference:
- +6 m | -50 m
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- Signposts:
- Wassererlebnisweg
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- Recommended time of year:
- Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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- Download GPX track:
- St. Jakob in Defereggen Water Experience Trail
If you want to do this hike, we suggest you to check the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before setting out.
