--- title: Vornbach Bottleneck Nature Preserve url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400697/vornbach-bottleneck-nature-preserve.html" description: 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. date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Vornbach Bottleneck Nature Preserve Vornbach Bottleneck Nature Preserve ===================================== Wernstein am Inn, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/204206/84EC213A362EFE4F13703B9A0F64639656776CB4F7E0F44F5D98DB730BCC1F27/schloss-vornbach.jpg) [ ![Nature reserve "Vornbacher Enge" in Wernstein am Inn: A picturesque, medieval abbey with church towers, surrounded by green trees and a calm lake that reflects the reflection of the building. The scene conveys a peaceful, romantic atmosphere in the midst of nature.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/204206/84EC213A362EFE4F13703B9A0F64639656776CB4F7E0F44F5D98DB730BCC1F27/schloss-vornbach.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/204206/84EC213A362EFE4F13703B9A0F64639656776CB4F7E0F44F5D98DB730BCC1F27/schloss-vornbach.jpg) Inndurchbruchstal 4783 Wernstein am Inn [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Inndurchbruchstal%2C%204783%20Wernstein%20am%20Inn "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Inndurchbruchstal%2C%204783%20Wernstein%20am%20Inn "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.490842712038088&lon=13.44752311706543&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) 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. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Vornbach Bottleneck Nature Preserve** Inndurchbruchstal 4783 Wernstein am Inn --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ - always open (24/7) - open to the public [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for seniors **Season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [Suggest a change](#mailto) [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.donauregion.at/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")