Sölden an der Straß: Nature, Trails and History

Wet meadows, themed trails and traces of history offer different ways to explore Sölden an der Straß. The “Koaserin” nature reserve lies below the Leithenbach Valley, while the valley itself is associated with family-friendly hikes. The Astro Trail offers a different focus, and Peuerbach adds cultural themes with an exhibition in the castle museum and historic routes. When planning your trip, it is therefore worth considering whether nature, outdoor activities or history will shape your stay.

Nature in the Koaserin Nature Reserve

Below the Leithenbach Valley, the “Koaserin” nature reserve extends across marshland and wet meadows. In the protected area, the Upper Austrian Nature Conservation Association offers guided nature tours showcasing the remarkably diverse flora and fauna; sign up at the town hall. These tours are a concrete way to shape your stay around nature: the wetland landscape and its flora and fauna are the joint focus. If you enjoy learning more about the natural environment of a destination, this offers a distinct focus alongside the hiking trails.

Hikes and walks with a range of themes

The Leithenbach Valley, also known as the “Valley of Seven Mills,” offers picturesque, family-friendly hikes. The Astro Trail, by contrast, invites you to take a walk through the universe: along the Ledererbach stream, information panels explain the planets of our solar system, as well as the zodiac signs and their astrological significance. This gives you two different themes to choose from: family-friendly hikes in the valley and a walk featuring information about planets and zodiac signs.

A branch of the Roman Road runs through Sölden an der Straß between Niederensfelden and the centre of Peuerbach. One important limitation to bear in mind when planning is that the Roman Road is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Exhibitions and traces of history in Peuerbach

The exhibition at Peuerbach Castle Museum, in the birthplace of Georg von Peuerbach, provides a comprehensive tribute to his life and achievements. It also highlights his considerable influence on future generations.

The “Eventful Search for Traces” route leads from Peuerbach Castle to the original site of the first battle of the Peasants’ Revolt of 1626, on Ledererwiese. Another historic route is also recorded: on 21 May, Herberstorff travelled along the then Reichsstraße via Waizenkirchen, Sölden and Heuberg towards Peuerbach. These details offer different historical perspectives: one route to the site of an event from 1626, and another route that explicitly includes Sölden.

Choose a holiday apartment based on your interests

When looking for a holiday apartment, consider which of these experiences you would most like to shape your stay. For family hikes, the trails in the Leithenbach Valley that are specifically described as family-friendly are a useful starting point. If you are interested in planets and zodiac signs, the Astro Trail offers a different theme; Koaserin focuses on nature, while the exhibition and historical trail in Peuerbach explore history. If wheelchair accessibility is essential, the Roman Road’s limitation is relevant.

Discover more destinations: Neukirchen Am Walde, Hofkirchen Am Innbach, Pötting, Bad Schallerbach, Geboltskirchen, Schlüßlberg, Kematen Am Innbach, Rottenbach.

For the overview of the wider area: Grieskirchen.