Blockheide, Nature reserve and museum in Gmünd, Austria
The Blockheide landscape contains numerous granite formations scattered across meadows, mixed forests, small lakes, and agricultural fields in Lower Austria.
The establishment of Blockheide as a protected area in 1961 marked the beginning of nature conservation efforts in the Waldviertel region.
The granite blocks within Blockheide connect to regional folklore through names like Christophorusstein and Teufelsbett, reflecting local traditions.
Visitors can access the park from April to October, with adult admission at 3.50 euros and children at 2 euros, including entry to the observation tower.
The park features geological formations called Wackelsteine, massive granite blocks naturally balanced on small contact points allowing them to rock.
Location: Gmünd
Inception: 1961
Website: https://blockheide.at
GPS coordinates: 48.77980,14.99580
Latest update: March 21, 2025 16:45
Malerwinkel
883 m
Gedenkstein Carl Hermann
649 m
Blockheideturm
14 m
Geologisches Freilichtmuseum Blockheide
405 m
Carl-Hermann-Bildstock
60 m
Schwedenkreuz, Naturpark Blockheide Gmünd
569 m
Holztafel 15. Meridian Ost Blockheide
557 m
Saint Hubertus Chapel
145 m
Carl-Hermann-Haus
673 m
Stone labyrinth
61 m
Meridianschnitt
485 m
Bildstock beim Blockheideteich
328 m
Meridian-Sonnenuhr
468 m
Haifischstein
920 m
Jägerkreuz
848 m
Kreuz am Weg
411 m
Steinmetzhütte
942 m
Rocking stone southeastern of Blockheide
864 m
Koboldsteine
134 m
NÖ-Naturdenkmal GD-024 Felsgebilde Christophstein
866 m
NÖ-Naturdenkmal GD-025 Felsgebilde Teufelsbettstein
578 m
NÖ-Naturdenkmal GD-026 Felsgebilde Fuchsstein
666 m
NÖ-Naturdenkmal GD-023 Felsgebilde Pilzstein
810 m
Rocking stone in Kirchenwald forest
635 m
Pyramidenstein
211 m
Rocking stone near Blockheide observation tower
75 m
NÖ-Naturdenkmal GD-007 Felsgebilde Laibbrotstein oder Teufelsbrotlaib
574 m
NÖ-Naturdenkmal GD-008 Felsgebilde Schullerstein
545 mReviews
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