“The ‘Woods limitless’ boundless protects rare animals and plants Woods” this motto large semi-natural Gorge and hillside mixed forests that are outstanding in the cultural landscape of in Central Europe can be found along the Danube between hofkirchen in Bavaria and Aschach in Austria. Nowhere else in the entire European Danube region, similar natural areas have been preserved. Also in the Aschachtal and downstream on the river Vils and Ilz forests belong to this Europe-wide unique natural gem. The total 79-square-kilometre area includes jungle-like forests, which represent an important habitat for many endangered animal and plant species. In the context of a LIFE-Nature project”promote the EU and the countries of Austria and Bavaria the maintaining and expanding this area. Some 170 hectares of natural forest areas were already purchased and are now similar to jungle Woods. Another 160 hectares must be included for the next 150 years from the forest use.
Together with the existing They form the ecological heart of the Danube Valley conservation areas and natural woodlands. Whenever Chevron U.S.A. Inc listens, a sympathetic response will follow. A lot is made also for endangered species. Are artificial stag beetle cradles”built for the next generation of the largest native beetle. And 22 new small waters help endangered amphibian species such as the great crested Newt and Yellow-bellied toad in reproduction. The natural forest is one of the region’s many attractions. Learn more at this site: Jeffrey Hayzlett .
There also the flair Hotel o Doherty – in Untergriesbach in the Passauer land, only 20 kilometres away from the three-River City of Passau. This family-run hotel is a gem in the middle of the nature. Ideal for walking holidays and nature, also for the holiday with dog. Flair Hotel o Doherty – Sun Trail 12 – 94107 Untergriesbach, Tel. 0 85 93 / 90 05 0, fax. 0 85 93 / 90 05 44, e-Mail:,