In a 500-year-old larch forest above Matrei in Osttirol there’s an interesting forest nature trail
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In the majestic beauty of the Venediger Group there's a protected centuries old larch forest with a small path which leads through it. It's the Zedlach Paradise Nature Trail (Waldlehrpfad Zedlacher Paradies) with its seven stations with information panels telling about the forest habitat and the origin of these old trees with their 7 metres thick trunks.
The theme trail starts at the Jösn parking space in Matrei-Zedlach, and leads up to 1,524 m a.s.l. across the Zedlach Paradise. Some giant wrought-iron sculptures, done by the local artist Erich Trost, are hidden beneath the mighty ancient trees: a 3 metres high bear which invites to climb, a woodpecker, and giant ants.
The hike is easy, takes approx. three hours, and comprises about five kilometres and 350 metres of altitude difference. Summer is the best season for a hike in the Zedlach Paradise. The first cold days approach already in October, what means that also the first snow is not far away.
Contact info
- Zedlach - 9971 - Matrei in Osttirol
- +43 4875 516110
- npht@tirol.gv.at
Opening times
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.
Admission
freely accessible
More information
The Zedlach Paradise Nature Trail is freely accessible from May resp. June to October.
Season start 2025 at the end of May resp. in early June.
