Fließ: Moorland and Roman Traces

Fließ combines nature with archaeological and village history. As the heart of the Kaunergrat Nature Park, the village offers something for a range of travel interests: from moors and protected landscapes to finds from several historical periods. When planning your stay, you can use these topics to decide which aspects of Fließ you would like to explore further.

Moors, protected areas and the nature park

The educational trail through Piller Moor is a three-kilometre circular route with seven stations. They cover the formation of moors, moorland vegetation and peat extraction. The trail therefore combines nature studies with the history of how the moor has been used. Piller Moor is a dwarf pine raised bog and has been designated a natural monument since 1970.

Another natural highlight is the Fließ Sunny Slopes, a nature reserve in the municipality of Fließ. It was designated because of the remarkable diversity of its animal and plant life, including rare and endangered species. The moor and the sunny slopes represent different natural environments: a raised bog on the one hand, and the diversity of a protected area on the other.

At Gachenblick in Fließ, the Kaunergrat Nature Park House serves as an information and service centre for visitors interested in the region’s natural and cultural heritage. The building houses a multimedia exhibition about the nature park’s special features. Its contents may change over time. Next to the nature park house is the barrier-free Nature and Culture Panorama Gacher Blick viewing platform. The moor tower is eleven metres high and offers a view of the dwarf pine raised bog.

Plan your hike and journey

There are different starting points for hikes. The Fließ–Puschlin–Kaunergrat Nature Park House–Fließ hike leads from Fließ via Puschlin to the Kaunergrat Nature Park House. A section of the Via Claudia Augusta between Landeck and Fließ can be explored on foot. When planning, you can choose between a route connected to the nature park house and a section of the historic long-distance road.

You can also factor your journey into your plans: bus route 240 runs from Landeck-Zams railway station to Fließ. Check the timetable before travelling so you can coordinate the connection to the village with the rest of your day or trip.

Archaeology and village history

The Fließ Archaeological Museum displays finds discovered in Fließ dating from the Bronze Age, Iron Age and Roman period. One specific Bronze Age example is the Hallstatt-period bronze hoard from Fließ: it comprises 386 objects from the 7th and 6th centuries BC. The figures and dates give the find a clear historical context.

The Old Widum is also part of the village’s history. It is a listed building, considered the oldest house in the village, and was first mentioned in a document in 1360. Traces of Roman carts are visible on the Fließer Platte. The Via Claudia Augusta Documentation Centre also displays a copy of the Tabula Peutingeriana, as well as finds made along the ancient Roman road in what is now Tyrol.

A seasonal winter highlight

In winter, the Venet family ski area can be reached from Fließ by the Venet-Süd chairlift. The lift operates seasonally, so check current operating hours before planning a winter visit. Nature, hiking routes, cultural sites and this winter option offer different considerations when choosing a destination.

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