date, 11.02.2012
KLAFFER AT HOCHFICHT
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27,97 km², 638 m Seehöhe, 1.340 Einwohner, 366 Gästebetten
A special highlight of this cozy little village amidst the Bohemian Forest is the garden of healing herbs. The swimming lake and diverse natural treasures are further spots of great interest. In winter Klaffer boasts the family skiing area Hochficht and an attractive cross-country-ski trail system. Sights...1.OÖ. Heilkräutergarten - garden of healing herbs Museum of Local Histors Wainwright Museum Nature protection areas Stadlau and orchid meadow parish curch |
hiking trails...
Kräutersteig (The Herbs Path) 6.8 km ~ 2 hours
Klaffer at Hochficht is well known for his Garden of Healing Herbs which is the starting point for this gentle ramble with few steep parts. Starting point: at „Kräutergarten“ (Garden of Healing herbs) or the adjoining church of Klaffer, trail-nr. 23
Holzschlagrunde 7.9 km ~ 2 hours
This walk takes you along well-trodden paths through deep green woodland. It is also possible to pass with a pushchair. Starting point: either at the car park „Hochficht“ or at „Ereignishaus Holzschlag“, trail-nr. 25
Kapellenweg (Chapels Way) 11 km ~ 3.5 hours
Beginning at the village of Klaffer this trail takes you through the remarkable, tiny village of Panidorf and past the rock formation „Russenstein“ (Russians’ stone). Starting point: at the guesthouse Rosenthaler (zum Hochficht), trail-nr. 24
Hochfichtrunde 15.2 km ~ 5.5 Std.
This easy hike gives you the opportunity to view the beautiful scenery surrounding the village of Klaffer. Starting point: at the „Ereignishaus Holzschlag“, trail-nr.22
Plöckensteinerseeweg 19.3 km ~ 6 hours
This superb cross-border hike through some of the finest scenery of the Bohemian Forest and of the Šumava National Park gives you the opportunity to visit many natural monuments and places of stunning beauty such as the glacial lake „Plešné“ in Czech Republic and Mt. Plechý. It also passes the Adalbert Stifter Monument which is situated on a plateau above the lake, providing a fabulous view. Starting point: at „Ereignis-house Holzschlag“; passport and solid footwear necessary, trial-nr. 21
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