Vornbach Bottleneck Nature Preserve

The Inn flows broad and mighty from the baroque town of Schärding until it has to squeeze into a gorge only a few metres wide at the former Benedictine monastery of Vornbach.

The scenic bottleneck at the Vornbach Benedicitine Abbey once was a feared passage to the River boatmen who had to navigate across this narrow gorge.

Today, you can explore a place of wonder and discovery: Take in the area´s diverse mixture of gently rolling foothills, woodland and wetland, sprawling along the banks of the River Inn. This unique natural habitat area accommodates a varied flora and rare birds.

The stunning scenery is crisscrossed by a variety of walks and trails. What´s more, you can enjoy the awesome natural beauty of the area aboard a boat as well.