Eulenwiesen (Owl meadows) nature reserve

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Eulenwiesen (Owl meadows) nature reserve

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Eulenwiesen (Owl meadows) nature reserve

02:26

7.84km

310m

Hiking

Flower meadows surrounded by larches: Pasque flowers, blue gentian, arnica, and other plants share the fields with grassland and dwarf shrubs, sheltered between light-filled conifers. The so-called "owl meadows" were created by slash-and-burn practices, as farmers created new pastures at higher elevations.

While the other trees burned, the larches survived and sprouted again the following spring. This unique natural landscape remains so beautifully preserved today because it is nurtured and cared for. Once a year, the trees are even mowed with a scythe. A place you won't find anywhere else. The circular hike starts and ends in Gleins.

by Stubai

Last updated: May 23, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.23 km

Eulenwiesen Nature Site

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A larch forest, a dream in autumn! The splendor of colors, the tranquility, and the scent allow us to completely unwind up here. This is a real treat for the senses. Make sure you bring time, or plan it into your tour, to truly absorb this.

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4.49 km

Gleinser Mähder Raised Bog

Highlight • Natural Monument

The path through the bog is really great and exciting. However, the bog is very difficult to walk on if it rained the days before. The path in the middle of the moor is not signposted and you rather follow the tracks. Despite hiking shoes, you bag up to your ankles and your socks can get wet.

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7.72 km

Alpengasthaus Gleinserhof

Highlight • Mountain Hut

At the Gleinserhof Alpine Inn, you can not only enjoy exquisite dining with a magnificent view, but you can also stay overnight. A total of five cozy rooms are available, where you'll wake up to a magnificent view of the mountains.

More information at gleinserhof.at.

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7.84 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.39 km

815 m

606 m

Surfaces

4.60 km

1.43 km

1.13 km

513 m

145 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,700 m)

Lowest point (1,410 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

10°C

4°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

August 15, 2024,Naturschauplatz Eulenwiesen

The start from Gleins with beautiful views had something to it. The path through the larch forest was super idyllic and beautiful. The raised moor at this altitude was also surprising and unusual to walk on. The rest of the path was mostly gravel and what's more: part of the route is a private path and closed (which is completely …

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August 28, 2024,Naturschauplatz Eulenwiesen

When hiking to the Eulenwiesen, please walk back the same way you came! The circular walk is actually no longer possible. It leads through zones that are not allowed to be entered and is partly in swampy meadows in the middle of nature or in the middle of forest areas. The circular walk is no longer valid! Please walk back …

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February 13, 2023,Ab ins Stubaital zu den Eulenwiesen

This morning we took the bus to the Stubaital at 8 a.m.

Again, we had to go up a bit further to find enough snow.

Our goal today the Eulenwiesen. This is a platou, some 100 years ago there was burned to make room for animal pastures.

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July 29, 2024,Die Eulenwiesen bei Glains

A wonderful larch forest invites you to linger.

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May 17, 2017

Flower meadows surrounded by larches: Pasque flowers, blue gentian, arnica, and other plants share the fields with grassland and dwarf shrubs, sheltered between light-filled conifers. The so-called "owl meadows" were created by slash-and-burn practices, as farmers created new pastures at higher elevations

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