The Katrin

”Katrin” near Bad Ischl is one of the oldest nature reserves of Upper Austria.

The Facts

Its rich alpine flora and fauna is as surprising as its emergence when the Alps unfolded. Dive into the 30 stations of the Katrin world and learn e.g. about:

- Club moss – a look at early periods of life
- Mountain meadows as a habitat
- What is the difference between pine trees and fir trees?
- Ants – scent-driven colonies
- How does the foehn wind emerge in Upper Austria?
- Gosaukamm ridge emerges from a coral reef

and a lot more.

Section 1: the trail across pastures to a vantage point is well developed. The route past Feuerkogel Mountain is an alpine path leading through larch forests and pastures full of alpine roses.

Section 2: from the top terminal an interpretative trail leads in serpentines through dwarf pine krummholz and pastures full of alpine roses to Katrin summit.