Nature Reserve Rules

For a wonderful experience of nature for everyone

To ensure that the Heidenreichsteiner Moor Nature Reserve remains a special place of peace and tranquillity, here are a few simple rules to follow:

Please stay on the paths – this helps to protect the fragile natural environment.

You may only enter the nature reserve via the marked paths and wooden walkways.
Barriers are there for your safety; you must not climb over them, step over them or use them as seats.
Bicycles and similar means of transport are not permitted in the nature reserve.

Eine Frau wandert entlang einer Schotterstraße im Wald im Naturpark Heidenreichstein. — ©© Naturparke Niederösterreich/weinfranz

Please supervise children and groups.

Parents or those responsible for the children’s supervision are liable for their children.
Use of the playground is at your own risk; please observe any information boards.

Ein Vater und sein Sohn erkunden gemeinsam die unberührte Natur, während sie auf einem moosbedeckten Felsen stehen. Die sanften Lichtstrahlen, die durch die Bäume fallen, schaffen eine magische Atmosphäre, die zum Staunen einlädt. Hier, inmitten der grünen Wälder, wird die Freude am Entdecken und die Verbundenheit zur Natur spürbar. — ©© Waldviertel Tourismus, weinfranz

Dogs & other animals

Dogs are welcome – please keep them on a lead and dispose of their waste in the bin.
Other animals are not permitted.

Ein verschneiter Wintertag lädt zu einem unvergesslichen Abenteuer ein. Mit einem treuen Hund an der Seite erkundet man die glitzernde Schneelandschaft, während die Bäume sanft im Wind wiegen. Die frische, klare Luft und die unberührte Natur schaffen eine perfekte Kulisse für Schneeschuhwanderungen. — ©© Niederösterreich Werbung/Kristin Adlberger, Marco Gruber Herunterladen

When visiting the countryside – please be considerate

Please only admire the plants and animals; do not take them, pick them or disturb them (for exceptions, see Section 174(3)(B)(2) and (D) of the Forestry Act).
Open fires, spending the night or camping, as well as horse riding, fishing and hunting, are not permitted.
Please help to keep the nature reserve clean and dispose of rubbish in the bins provided.
Do not leave any food or food waste behind in the nature reserve.
Avoid making unnecessary noise.
Do not remove any plants, parts of plants or seeds.
Do not throw or place stones, sticks or similar objects into the moor. This is a sensitive habitat with very rare inhabitants.

Ein Mann greift in eine hochstehende, artenreiche Wiese im Naturpark Nordwald Grosspertholz. — ©© Naturparke Niederösterreich/weinfranz

Towards respectful coexistence

Please follow the on-site signs and the instructions given by our team.
Private guided tours are not permitted – but we are always interested in exciting collaborations. Please feel free to contact us!
The Heidenreichsteiner Moor Nature Park Association accepts no liability for damage or injury of any kind.

Eine Naturpark-Mitarbeiterin gibt einem Paar Auskunft und eine Infobroschüre. — ©© Naturparke Niederösterreich/weinfranz

Through your behaviour, you are helping to protect this unique natural environment and ensure that everyone can enjoy it – thank you very much!

By entering the nature park, you agree to abide by the visitor rules. Any breach may result in you being asked to leave the premises and possible legal action.

Nature Reserve Rules & Bringing Animals

Please observe the following rules. They are designed for your own safety and also to protect wildlife and the unique natural landscape; we therefore expect guests to behave accordingly.

The Heidenreichsteiner Moor Nature Park Association accepts no liability for damage or injury of any kind.
Please stay on the paths or walkable wooden structures; parents must supervise their children, teachers their pupils and group leaders their groups.
Parents or those responsible for the supervision of children are liable for their children.
Use of the playgrounds is at your own risk; please observe any information boards.
Barriers are there for your safety; they must not be climbed over, stepped over or used as seating.
You must follow the instructions of staff at all times.
Throughout the nature park, dogs must be kept on a lead; other animals are not permitted.
Please use plastic bags for your dogs’ waste and dispose of them properly.
Please leave any items that could disturb or endanger visitors or wildlife in the entrance area or at home (e.g. music systems, roller skates, inline skates, skateboards, scooters, balls, etc.).
Cycling is prohibited throughout the entire site.
Open fires are prohibited throughout the nature park.
Overnight stays and pitching tents are prohibited.
Horse riding, fishing and hunting are prohibited.
Picking and/or taking plants or parts of plants is not permitted (for exceptions, see the Forestry Act, Section 174(3)(B)(2) and (D)).
The introduction of plants, parts of plants or seeds is prohibited.
Private guided tours are not permitted.
It is prohibited to place or throw objects such as stones, sticks and the like into the ecologically sensitive zone of the moor.
It is forbidden to enter the nature reserve – identified by the ‘Gemeindeau’ sign – off the designated paths.
Please avoid making unnecessary noise.
The tarmac path from the car park to the building must not be used by motor vehicles, bicycles or similar; please use the car park.
Do not leave any food or food waste behind in the nature reserve; please dispose of it in the bins provided!
Please help us keep the park clean by using the numerous bins provided; failure to do so is a criminal offence.
Please note that photographs taken within the nature park may be used for press coverage or marketing purposes and published on social media, in publications and on the nature park association’s websites.

By entering the nature park, you fully accept the visitors’ regulations. Any breach of these regulations will result in you being asked to leave the premises and may lead to legal action!