Nature and culture educational trail Oberhaus stone pine forest

The most important at a glance

distance
1.5 km
altitude meters uphill
🔋
20 m
total walking time
40 min
highest point
🞍
1790 m
difficulty
🞽
easy
public transport:

Haltestelle Erlsbach

parking:

Parkplatz Oberhaus

starting point:
Alpengasthof Oberhaus
destination point:
Optional Verlänergung bis Jagdhausalmen
best season:
MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG, SEP
route typ:
circuit

arrival

Parking spot

Car park Oberhaus 1.750m

altitude profile

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Current weather conditions

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20°C/68°F °C

Description

The Oberhaus stone pine forest at the rear of Defereggen valley represents the largest collection of stone pine trees grouped together in the Eastern Alps with its over 170 ha, of which over 100 ha have been identified as natural forest and are subject to strict protection. The enclosed stone pine forest forms an attractive backdrop along with the cultivated valley floors and mountain pastures and is shown in more detail during the circular trail. A special feature of the Oberhaus stone pine forest is the sometimes extreme boulder locations with stone pines up to 600 years old; they often grow on large boulders and surround them with their roots. Ornithologists also get their money’s worth despite the altitude of the Oberhaus stone pine forest: over 30 types of bird can be found in the stone pine forest.

The Jagdhaus mountain pastures can also be visited along with the Oberhaus stone pine forest further down in the valley as part of a full-day excursion (approx. 2 hour walk).

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