Lannach: Nature, Cycling and History

Lannach offers several distinct starting points for planning a trip: nature at the Pond Park, cycling with a trail park and a tour, and culture with a castle and garden. If you are looking for a hotel in Lannach, you can first consider which focus you would like to shape your stay. The offerings have different emphases and can be explored individually: at the Pond Park, nature education and landscape conservation go hand in hand; for cycling, trails or the tour’s starting point are key reference points; and Lannach Castle offers a datable architectural history.

Nature at the Pond Park

The nature theme centres on the Water-Wilderness Biosphere at Lannach Pond Park. Its offerings include a Pond Park app, a shrub nature trail, a tree nature trail, and information about nature exploration with children’s groups. The nature trails identify specific subject areas, while the nature exploration activities involve children’s groups. The northern part of the Pond Park is an adventure trail for local residents, visitors and, above all, school classes from the region. The southern part, with ponds, alder carr and a stork meadow, is reserved for nature as a protected landscape.

Another connection to nature is the site of the former brickworks ponds: 19 water-filled ponds remain of the original 30. This means the Pond Park’s nature themes are also linked to a specific landscape feature from its development.

Cycling in Lannach

For days out cycling, the Lannach Bike Trail Park and the Lannach Tour offer two different starting points. The trail park has twelve different trails and lines, as well as three practice areas. The Lannach Tour starts either at Lannach railway station or at the town hall square next to the tobacconist. The difference is clear for initial planning: the trail park focuses on trails, lines and practice areas, while the tour offers a choice of two starting points. You can first decide which of these two types of offering best suits your cycling plans.

Castle and Garden

Lannach Castle was built by Christof von Galler between 1590 and 1610. It is listed as a protected monument by official decree. The construction period and protection status provide two different reference points: the date range places its origins in context, while the decree designates its protected status. The castle is protected as a monument, while the southern part of the Pond Park is protected as a landscape.

Magonia Garden covers 5,000 m² and contains 300 historic roses. The area indicates its overall size, while the number of roses provides a specific botanical reference. The Pond Park combines nature education with a protected southern landscape area; Magonia Garden is characterised by its size and historic roses. This makes it possible to consider the two nature-related attractions separately when planning a trip.

For small travel groups in the region, Haflingerzucht Bossler offers carriage rides; advance booking is required.

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