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The market town of Hirtenberg is located at the end of the Triestingtal valley, where the Lower Austrian Prealps border the Vienna Basin for the first time. While the village area itself lies on the plain at 280 m above sea level, gentle mountains rise up to 470 m to the north and south of the municipality. The municipality itself is heavily influenced by industry (including the Hirtenberg cartridge factory), but has the advantage that the natural area begins right at the edge of the settlement. The influence of the Pannonian climate is very noticeable here, as dry black pine and oak forests predominate, while beech forests are usually only found on more humid northern slopes. The hikes from Hirtenberg lead to the surrounding hills such as Lindenberg, Pfarrkogel and Guglzipf (viewing tower) and surprise with beautiful views and impressions of nature, despite the low altitude. The hiking options are rounded off by a beautiful forest nature trail at the Steinkamperl.
The forest nature trail of the market town of Hirtenberg explains the forest habitat on a leisurely walk through the mixed and black pine forest on the Steinkamperl with nine display boards and several exhibits. The nature trail is easily accessible, as it starts right on the outskirts of Hirtenberg, near the church. On the way, you cross the children's playground twice, so the nature trail is also suitable for families. At the end of this short hike, you can stop off at the "Goldener Hirsch" inn right next to the church square.
