--- title: Nature reserve Rannatal in the region of Danube Upper Austria url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400574/naturschutzgebiet-rannatal.html" description: Due to rare animals and plants, the Ranna valley near Neustift in the region of Danube Upper Austria was declared as a nature reserve in 2000. date: 2024-11-06 modified: 2024-11-06 --- # Nature reserve Rannatal in the region of Danube Upper Austria Naturschutzgebiet Rannatal ============================ Neustift im Mühlkreis, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/203936/2319141E008A0C709A8DF31B421D87DE51A592C2F94CF209E4B5645D827A01A5/naturschutzgebiet-rannatal.jpg) © Open copyright © TV Neustift Close copyright [ ![Rannatal nature reserve in Neustift im Mühlkreis: a small river surrounded by dense, green forest. The water flows calmly over rocks and small rapids, while the trees on the banks reach their branches out into nature. The scenery conveys a peaceful and natural atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/203936/2319141E008A0C709A8DF31B421D87DE51A592C2F94CF209E4B5645D827A01A5/naturschutzgebiet-rannatal.jpg "© TV Neustift") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/203936/2319141E008A0C709A8DF31B421D87DE51A592C2F94CF209E4B5645D827A01A5/naturschutzgebiet-rannatal.jpg) Rannatal 4143 Neustift im Mühlkreis [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Rannatal%2C%204143%20Neustift%20im%20M%C3%BChlkreis "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Rannatal%2C%204143%20Neustift%20im%20M%C3%BChlkreis "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.52885&lon=13.756354&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) pets allowed Welcome to the Rannatal nature reserve. The Rannatal is a piece of old and unspoiled nature with unwooded screes where moss and lichen overgrew the stones. In this area different block forests can be found: Deciduous forests and spruce forests. Especially the spruces and blueberry bushes have their own appeal as they are light green during spring and become auburn in autumn. Another nature phenomenon are the block trains that go steeply down from the valley slopes. Moss and lichen have settled those rocky undergrounds. Due to the gold dust lichen (Chrysothrix chlorina), rocks look quite colourful with their lightening yellow. One can speak about block trains as they are still in motion. It is not a miracle that the natural jewel with its forests and rocks still appears as an important refugium for endangered species, such as the green lizard. The nature reserve is also a habitat for less known animals and plants. Besides, it is one of the best European areal units for different linchen species. Many block trains with silicate rocks are the main characteristics of the Rannatal. Low temperatures in the spaces of those rocks gave some insects the possibility to survive since the last glacial epoch. Next to this, some marshlands have been created after a long time. Rannatal nearly had to move for a power station but was luckily declared as a nature reserve in 2002. Only two years later, the nature reserve Rannatal was nominated as a Natura 2000 area. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Naturschutzgebiet Rannatal** Rannatal 4143 Neustift im Mühlkreis Phone +43 7284 8155Show no. Fax machine +43 7284 8155 - 14 E-Mail [info@urlaub-neustift.at](#mailto) Web [www.neustift-muehlviertel.at/Naturs…](https://www.neustift-muehlviertel.at/Naturschutzgebiet_Rannatal "New window") https://www.neustift-muehlviertel.at/Naturschutzgebiet_Rannatal --- **Contact person** Gästeverein Neustift im Mühlviertel Passauerstraße 14 Phone +43 7284 8155Show no. E-Mail [info@urlaub-neustift.at](#mailto) Web [www.urlaub-neustift.at/](https://www.urlaub-neustift.at/ "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ - always open (24/7) - open to the public [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Parking**- Parking space: 20 [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- - Free entry [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for kids (all ages) - Suitable for pushchairs - Pets allowed - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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