Trail description:
The hike starts at the Retschitz car park in the Heiligenblut district of Winkl. There, a stone spiral and the entrance portal show the way to the Natura Mystica trail. From the entrance portal, the path leads you into the forest to the first stations of the themed trail, where you can touch the moss and listen to the water. First, the narrow path leads to the "Hollaleitisch-creatures", forest spirit sprouting out of the ground and smooth rocks. The path then continues to a grey alder forest and a distinctive boulder. You will discover special forms when you examine it with the magnifying glass. Following the signs, the path continues to the eponymous Kachlmoor. Frogs and newts have made their home here. Why the Hohe Tauern region and other sensitive areas are protected natural spaces is explained on a board at the stone spiral at the Zasch car park.
After crossing the river, you can continue to the water mill or rest at Feuerinsel. After the mill, you will follow the old water supply pipes and the course of the river to the gorge bridge. After crossing it, there is a path that will take you to the spectacular Gößnitzfall (Gößnitz waterfall) where a cool veil of spray water will refresh you. The sight of the 70-metre high Gößnitzfall is impressive. Following your descent, the path continues to the final three stations on the themed trail. Here, ear trumpets invite you to listen to the forest. After a short distance back to Kachlmoor, the last part of the route back to the starting point of the hike is the same as the first part.
Special features:
The "Natura Mystica" hike involves hiking with the so-called "Hollaleitisch". They will tell visitors about bygone days and the specifics of the surroundings. For a unique view of the 70-m high Gößnitzfall, it is worth climbing up to the vantage point.