The Teichalm Raised Bog: A Natural Gem
The Teichalm raised bog is 7,500 to 9,000 years old and may have formed from a lake. The raised bog that still exists today is likely the last remnant of what was once a large, contiguous raised bog landscape in the valley floor of the Teichalm and Sommeralm. Adjacent to the small raised bog are a swamp forest and lowland bog meadows that are rich in biodiversity; for example, the area is home to the hairy cottongrass, the purple moor gentian, the carnivorous sundew, and various orchid species. The wooden boardwalk through the bog was completely renovated in 2020; information signs along the path provide details about the flora and fauna found there. The Teichalmsee, right next to it, is the symbol of the Almenland Nature Park, featuring a wooden ox sculpture. Created in 1972, it was originally designed as a flood retention basin, but today it has become an indispensable destination for day trips and recreation.
For a longer hike, the Moor Nature Trail can also be combined with the Teichalm Loop. It’s the ideal hike for anyone embarking on their first alpine hike.
After circling Lake Teichalm, the hike continues to the Holzmeister campground, which is located a little higher up. On the way back, the trail passes the Harrer Hut, where you can sample cheese and yogurt.
Back at the Teichalm, we continue along the bog nature trail.
About the Teichalm Loop
