Wine & Bible Trail in Poysdorf

Wine & Bible Trail (1) around the parish church of Poysdorf, Austria

Along the walls next to the parish church of Poysdorf, there is a wine & bible trail displaying quotes from the bible mentioning wine. Walking along this trail gives you some great insights about the correct use of wine and probably some good points for buying more wine at the nearby wine store (Weinmarkt) of Poysdorf.

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Sound gorge trail in Millstatt

Waterfall at the sound gorge trail in Millstatt, Austria

Along a gorge next to Millstatt, you find a fun trail (Klangschlucht Millstatt), which invites hikers to listen to the sounds of the gorge and the water. At this waterfall, I was impressed to hear two completely different sounds: The roar of the waterfall and the gurgle of a brook named Riegenbach at the same time.

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Villenweg in Millstatt

Villa Waldheim-Mansbart (1899) in Millstatt, Austria

At the end of the 19th century, Millstatt became famous as the Austrian Nice. Many people from Vienna and abroad – even from Russia – loved to stay for a summer vacation at Millstatt Lake. From this time, a lot of villas are still to be seen.

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Hiking along the Mendlingtal

Gorge at the Mendlingtal, Austria

The trail along the Mendlingtal is a path of about 3 kilometres. It leads from a theme park about logging up to a former Hammerherrenhaus (Home of the owner of a hammer mill). The scenery is changing several times. Sometimes one walk along a tame creek, sometimes one walk along footbridges high over a stream in full spate.

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