Vienna Woods, Protected forest area near Vienna, Austria
The Vienna Woods extend across 45 kilometers in length and 30 kilometers in width, featuring diverse landscapes of beech, oak, and hornbeam forests.
The region served as royal hunting grounds since the 11th century and underwent preservation efforts in 1987 through the Vienna Woods Declaration.
Johann Strauss II composed the waltz 'Tales from the Vienna Woods', while composers Beethoven and Schubert found inspiration in these forested highlands.
Visitors can explore 6,000 kilometers of marked hiking trails and 1,000 kilometers of mountain biking routes throughout the protected woodland area.
The Vienna Woods contain 2,000 plant species and 150 bird species, including the successfully reintroduced Ural Owl population.
Location: Lower Austria
Elevation above the sea: 893 m
Made from material: sedimentary rock
GPS coordinates: 48.08722,15.91194
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:37
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