Naturschutzgebiete "Untere Steyr" und "Unterhimmler Au"

The Steyr valley is characterized by gravel deposits from the ice ages. Since rare habitats such as riparian forests and lean grasslands are already present, special and rare plants, whose occurrence depends on such site conditions, also thrive here.Facts and figures:Region: National Park & SteyrArea: a total of around 260 hectares, of which landscape protection area: 25 hectaresLocation: In the city area of Steyr as well as in the municipalities of Garsten and Sierning. The natural paradise Unterhimmler Au is approx. 2 kilometers from Steyr town square.Public transport: Via Linz or St. Valentin, via Selzthal/Ennstal. Details at www.ooevv.at Arrival by car:From Vienna: A 1 - exit "Haag" (24 km)From Salzburg: A 1 - exit "Sattledt" (35 km)From Graz: Via the Pyhrnautobahn A 9 - exit "Klaus" (39 km)From Linz: A 1 - exit "Steyr - Enns West" (18 km)