Lower Austria - Trekhunt

Thayatal National Park Guide 2023 - Things to see and hiking trails

January 13th, 2023

To discover a calm, quiet and fabulous region, you should consider visiting the small Thayatal National Park in Austria. You will find the country's smallest national park next to the Czech border, in the Thaya river valley. The park, just over 13 km2 in size, stretches for 26 kilometres along the border next to the river. The park is not as famous as the Hohe Tauern National Park, but that is what gives it its charm. In addition to the colourful flora, clean air is guaranteed here. The s

Ötschergräben 2022 - Austria's most popular hiking destination

October 15th, 2020

The Ötschergräben, compared to the Grüner see or even the Barenschützklamm, is the most popular excursion destination in Austria. The gorge next to the Ötscher mountain is now often referred to only as the Grand Canyon of Austria. The gorge, about 2-2.5 hours from Vienna, is an ideal one-day program for residents of the Austrian capital. Of Austria's many beautiful natural treasures, the Ötschergraben is a real gem. There are several gorges around the Ötscher mountain itself, the most popular o