--- title: On the trail of nature url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430010125/on-the-trail-of-nature.html" description: "The themed trail leads from the municipality of Lochen am See through the terraced and moraine landscape to the \"Nordmoor am Mattsee\" nature reserve and back to the village via Astätt.The themed trail \"On the trail of nature\" in Lochen am See is an easy hike of around 5.3 kilometers in length, which can be completed in around 55 minutes.Directions:Starting point: Municipality of Lochen am SeeRoute: The trail leads through the terraced and moraine landscape to the \"Nordmoor am Mattsee\" nature reserve.Return route: You return to the village via Astätt.The themed trail offers insights into the diverse nature of the region and is suitable for hikers of all ages." date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # On the trail of nature On the trail of nature ======================== **Starting place:** 5221 Lochen **Destination:** 5221 Lochen ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/253161/7E65739CEA3A439D46D08A7C546F6244638C7F9DD8795824E52EC920090DE6C3/wegaufderspurdernaturlochenentdeckerviertelms-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/253162/1C080605FFCD5DB01281447A96477CACFE41181BA2EAE3B1D0CDD992A9013540/wegaufderspurdernaturlochenentdeckerviertelms-2-jpg.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/253163/8D3E3DA781BCA99FB645C106A8024502DAFD28D7A660DF17B8ACBD03C74CE807/auf-der-spur-der-natur.jpg) © Open copyright © Entdeckerviertel/MS Close copyright [ ![On the trail of nature in Lochen: A rural setting with lush vegetation, such as trees and meadows, stretches out before the viewer. A wooden footbridge leads through the green landscape. The sky is partly cloudy, creating a pleasant, calm atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/253161/7E65739CEA3A439D46D08A7C546F6244638C7F9DD8795824E52EC920090DE6C3/wegaufderspurdernaturlochenentdeckerviertelms-jpg.jpg "© Entdeckerviertel/MS") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/253161/7E65739CEA3A439D46D08A7C546F6244638C7F9DD8795824E52EC920090DE6C3/wegaufderspurdernaturlochenentdeckerviertelms-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Entdeckerviertel/MS Close copyright [ ![On the trail of nature in Lochen: A paved path leads through a green landscape with tall trees. The grass is lush and there is a tree in the centre of the scene. Nature is very present in this environment.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/253162/1C080605FFCD5DB01281447A96477CACFE41181BA2EAE3B1D0CDD992A9013540/wegaufderspurdernaturlochenentdeckerviertelms-2-jpg.jpg "© Entdeckerviertel/MS") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/253162/1C080605FFCD5DB01281447A96477CACFE41181BA2EAE3B1D0CDD992A9013540/wegaufderspurdernaturlochenentdeckerviertelms-2-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © Entdeckerviertel Close copyright [ ![On the trail of nature in Lochen: A nature trail signpost in a rural setting. The signpost is yellow and points the way to a lake and back, with the inscription "On the trail of nature". In the surroundings you can see a blue sky, green meadows and a tree with autumn-coloured leaves.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/253163/8D3E3DA781BCA99FB645C106A8024502DAFD28D7A660DF17B8ACBD03C74CE807/auf-der-spur-der-natur.jpg "© Entdeckerviertel") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/253163/8D3E3DA781BCA99FB645C106A8024502DAFD28D7A660DF17B8ACBD03C74CE807/auf-der-spur-der-natur.jpg) © Open copyright © Entdeckerviertel Close copyright [ ![On the trail of nature in Lochen: The picture shows an information board explaining the ecosystem services of the northern moor at Mattsee. The board contains texts, diagrams and graphics that provide information about the importance and functions of the moorland area. Aspects such as the storage of carbon, its importance as a water reservoir and the diversity of flora and fauna are explained.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/253164/F16870E00614A99706229BAB276F4D39CAEE940E21CE08018D58295E90D43B07/auf-der-spur-der-natur.jpg "© Entdeckerviertel") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/253164/F16870E00614A99706229BAB276F4D39CAEE940E21CE08018D58295E90D43B07/auf-der-spur-der-natur.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. Ringstraße 14 5221 Lochen [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Ringstra%C3%9Fe%2014%2C%205221%20Lochen "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Ringstra%C3%9Fe%2014%2C%205221%20Lochen "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:oi_dHgcmoAvB~@r@v@tAxBxArEn@jA|B~ChCrBjDzDj@`Bt@JbAm@XRFpAc@~AGtDq@jCrFjb@p@JvGaB^`@dB~DNPz@TNTWnENTHn@d@dOdApIMjFl@rES^gCbAeDrEkBbAuDNeAi@qBU{B}@iE}@uBaACOyBk@_LgA{CC{B{BE_@j@yAH}@Vs@d@]Nc@XiMePg`Ar@y@f@Mj@c@TwB~@mDBk@WyAl@mECwAnAcIb@eF&server=meta.tourdata.at) The themed trail leads from the municipality of Lochen am See through the terraced and moraine landscape to the "Nordmoor am Mattsee" nature reserve and back to the village via Astätt. The themed trail "On the trail of nature" in Lochen am See is an easy hike of around 5.3 kilometers in length, which can be completed in around 55 minutes. **Directions:** - **Starting point:** Municipality of Lochen am See - **Route:** The trail leads through the terraced and moraine landscape to the "Nordmoor am Mattsee" nature reserve. - **Return route:** You return to the village via Astätt. The themed trail offers insights into the diverse nature of the region and is suitable for hikers of all ages. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 5221 Lochen **Destination:** 5221 Lochen **duration:** 1h 30m **length:** 5,3 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 47m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 49m **Lowest point:** 516m **Highest point:** 552m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Individual Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Gravel, Hiking trail, Other [ ![Altitude profile On the trail of nature](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430010125&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile On the trail of nature](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430010125&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "On the trail of nature") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Early winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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