The Blockheide is a protected area near Gmünd in northwestern Waldviertel in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. It is a varied heather landscape including meadows, mixed woods, small lakes and small fields. It is famous for its far-flung giant granite blocks, among them some Rocking stones. A nature park with the name Naturpark Blockheide-Eibenstein has been established in the area.

Walking

Bezirk Gmünd, Lower Austria, Austria

time : Nov 24, 2024 2:05 PM

duration : 1h 59m 15s

distance : 4.4 mi

total_ascent : 400 ft

highest_point : 1779 ft

avg_speed : 2.2 mi/h

user_id : Nuernbergerchef1

user_firstname : Josef

user_lastname : Nuernberger

The Blockheide is a protected area near Gmünd in northwestern Waldviertel in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. It is a varied heather landscape including meadows, mixed woods, small lakes and small fields. It is famous for its far-flung giant granite blocks, among them some Rocking stones. A nature park with the name Naturpark Blockheide-Eibenstein has been established in the area.