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Quiet mountains – vibrant life

Welcome to the Leiser Berge Nature Park!

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Nature reserve experiences

A selection of highlights to discover, experience and linger over.

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A day in the nature park
©Naturpark Leiser Berge | Jennifer Kraus
Vision & History
©Klaus Rockenbauer
The lowest-altitude Alpine Club hut in Austria
©Naturpark Leiser Berge | Sandra Thornton
Guided walks & nature experiences
©Harald Zankl
Nature in motion
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Upcoming events in the nature park

Discover the range of activities on offer in the Leiser Berge Nature Park – from guided walks to unique nature experiences.

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Wildkräutertreff: Tag der offenen Tür in der Kräuterschmiede
28. November 2026, Kräuterschmiede Wetzleinsdorf

Wild willows

The Wild Pastures represent a form of cultural landscape management that dates back thousands of years. Grazing by large herbivores creates a diverse landscape in the Leiser Mountains, characterised by an extraordinary abundance of species.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Leiser Berge Nature Park is easily accessible from several directions – both by car and by public transport. Various starting points and hiking trails lead directly into the nature park, allowing you to tailor your nature experience to suit your preferences.
The Nature Park office in Ladendorf is accessible by train and provides maps and personalised information to help you plan your visit.
You can find detailed information on how to get here, as well as on parking and local transport, on our services page.
The animals of the “Wild Pastures” roam the nature park, helping to maintain the landscape, and move between different areas as needed. As a result, there are no fixed locations – with a bit of luck, you might spot them, but encounters cannot be planned.
In the future, the Wild Solutions Park currently under development in Asparn/Zaya will offer the opportunity to observe large herbivores at close quarters and learn more about their role in the natural environment.

Our key areas

The Leiser Berge Regional Development Association brings together four key areas of activity in the region.

Leiser Berge Nature Reserve
The nature park combines nature conservation, recreation, education and regional development. The REV manages the nature park, coordinates nature education initiatives and works closely with local authorities, educational institutions and other local partners. The management of the nature park includes, amongst other things: the maintenance and development of footpaths and recreational facilities, nature education programmes and the implementation of nature conservation projects
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Wild willows
The Wild Pastures are a long-term focus of the REV. These are the association’s own conservation herds, which are kept and looked after by the association. The animals are deployed in various nature reserves across the Weinviertel region, not just in the Leiser Berge Nature Park. The aim is to maintain former pasture and meadow land that would otherwise become overgrown or disappear without grazing.
CLEAR! Quiet Mountains
The KLAR! Leiser Berge (Climate Change Adaptation Region) supports local authorities and the public in dealing with the consequences of climate change. The REV coordinates initiatives such as: information events and workshops, projects on water retention and shading, raising awareness in schools, and supporting local authorities with specific adaptation measures. The aim is to adapt the region to changing climatic conditions in the long term.
Leiser Berge micro-region
The Leiser Berge micro-region is an association of several local authorities working together to address regional issues. The REV supports the local authorities in coordinating joint projects, managing funding applications and developing regional strategies. Issues include, for example, transport, revitalising town centres, intergenerational initiatives and infrastructure.