Tree Trail. Gnadenwald
The new tree trail takes you on a journey of discovery between St Martin’s and St Michael’s monasteries in Gnadenwald: native trees and shrubs are showcased at 15 stops along the tranquil edge of the forest. You’ll learn lots of new things about the trees and shrubs of the Alpine region. Did you know, for example, that the famous “Ötzi” made his bow and arrow from the wood of the woolly snowball 5,300 years ago?
On the trail, which is around three kilometres long and runs at the foot of the Karwendel massif, many secrets about the shrubs and trees are revealed: healing properties of berries and leaves passed down through generations, useful properties of the wood for craftsmanship, historical events surrounding various tree species, as well as fascinating myths and legends.
Botanical information is also covered in detail: a Tyrolean illustrator has produced highly detailed depictions of the leaves, flowers, inflorescences and fruits of every tree and shrub. The illustrations allow the various growth stages of the plants to be observed regardless of the season. The altitudes at which the trees and shrubs are found and their flowering times are also listed.
There are the following stops to discover
- Spruce
- Mountain maple
- Juniper
- Hawthorn
- European larch
- Ivy
- Woolly snowball
- European beech
- Small-leaved lime
- Barberry
- Privet
- Hazelnut
- Walnut
- Wild apple
- Ash
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