Natural areas in the Quellenviertel
Moore in the Quellenviertel
Three moors characterise the Quellenviertel – and together they form Austria’s largest moorland complex. Anyone exploring the area will discover tranquil landscapes, rare plants and animals, and a natural environment that has retained its unique character to this day.
Ibmer Moor – nature that is free to do as it pleases
The Ibmer Moor is one of the most pristine parts of the Ibm-Bürmoos-Weidmoos complex. Lowland bogs, transitional bogs and raised bogs merge here, creating a habitat that has become rare. No wonder, then, that the area is a protected nature reserve and forms part of the European NATURA 2000 network.
With a bit of luck, you might see butterflies fluttering by, dragonflies darting over the water, and even carnivorous plants growing amongst the cotton grass and orchids. It almost sounds made up. But that’s exactly how it is.
A paradise for rare bird species
The Ibmer Moor is also regarded as Upper Austria’s most important meadow breeding ground. Curlews, snipes, stonechats, meadow pipits and lapwings find exactly what they need here: wet meadows, peace and quiet, and plenty of space.
If you’re out and about early and keep your ears open, you’ll hear more than just birdsong. It’s teeming with life. Without any fuss at all.
Go for a walk, take a deep breath and just look around
The moorland in the Quellenviertel is a place for anyone who enjoys being outdoors. Walkers, nature lovers and those seeking peace and quiet will find paths here through a tranquil, almost timeless world. No hustle and bustle. No noise. Just the moor, the sky and a good time.
And if your feet need a rest after the walk: on the edge of the Ibmer Moor lie Lake Ibmer and Lake Holzöster. Two spots for a dip, a breather and just sitting back. Because sometimes you wouldn’t want to be anywhere else anyway.
Führungen im Moor
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Ibmer Moor, near Eggelsberg, is situated in the Quellenviertel. It is a nature reserve and a European protected area, and is one of the region’s most distinctive landscapes.
The Ibmer Moor covers around 2,000 hectares and is considered Austria’s largest contiguous moorland. So it’s a bit big, then. And pretty impressive.
The Ibmer Moor is around 12,000 years old. Back then, there was no such thing as a quick day out or a coffee to go. The moor was already there.
Bürmoos, Weidmoos and Ibmer Moos together form Austria’s largest contiguous bog complex.
Yes. The Ibmer Moor can be explored along a route of around 4 kilometres. Along the bog nature trail, information boards provide details about the animals, plants and the formation of the bog.
Yes. Expert guided tours of the moor are available in the Quellenviertel. These tours cover the formation of the moor, rare plants and animals, sundew, will-o’-the-wisps and the unique habitats found on the moor.
Yes. The interactive guided tours in the Ibmer Moor explore questions such as: How is a moor formed? What does it feel like? What does sphagnum moss do? How does the sundew catch insects? Which species of birds live here? A moor foot bath may also be included.
Bogs are sensitive habitats. The Ibmer Moor is home to rare plants, birds and insects. So please stay on the paths, keep dogs on a lead and leave nature undisturbed.