--- title: "Nature reserve \"Kleines Kößlbachtal\" near Waldkirchen" url: "https://www.donauregion.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/402179/nature-reserve-kleines-koesslbachtal.html" description: "The nature reserve \"Kleines Kößlbachtal\" is a special feature, located between Passau and Schlögen in the region of Danube Upper Austria." date: 2015-07-24 modified: 2026-03-05 --- # Nature reserve "Kleines Kößlbachtal" near Waldkirchen Nature reserve "Kleines Kößlbachtal" ====================================== Waldkirchen am Wesen, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/206359/0278D2536F3E1476939A9D4015919FC197960AF23FCAFCE63F79C79C3D8FB702/koesslbachtal.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/206360/1E2F2083B5AD2DB7594E50860D85BE611A37B2DD29D79016DF577851005934E1/koesselbachtal-jpg.jpg) © Open copyright © TOKU Waldkirchen Close copyright [ ![Kleines Kößlbachtal" nature reserve in Waldkirchen am Wesen: A small, fast-flowing mountain stream that winds its way between mossy rocks and stones. The banks are overgrown with dense, lush greenery formed by trees and shrubs. The scenery conveys a peaceful, natural atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/206359/0278D2536F3E1476939A9D4015919FC197960AF23FCAFCE63F79C79C3D8FB702/koesslbachtal.jpg "© TOKU Waldkirchen") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/206359/0278D2536F3E1476939A9D4015919FC197960AF23FCAFCE63F79C79C3D8FB702/koesslbachtal.jpg) [ ![Kleines Kößlbachtal" nature reserve in Waldkirchen am Wesen: A stream flows through wooded surroundings. The water is fast and turquoise in colour, while the surrounding rocks are overgrown with moss. Large tree trunks and broken wood are scattered in and around the stream, suggesting restored nature. The atmosphere is dark and tranquil, with a sense of seclusion.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/206360/1E2F2083B5AD2DB7594E50860D85BE611A37B2DD29D79016DF577851005934E1/koesselbachtal-jpg.jpg) ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/206360/1E2F2083B5AD2DB7594E50860D85BE611A37B2DD29D79016DF577851005934E1/koesselbachtal-jpg.jpg) 1. 2. Waldkirchen Nr. 61 4085 Waldkirchen am Wesen [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Waldkirchen%20Nr.%2061%2C%204085%20Waldkirchen%20am%20Wesen "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Waldkirchen%20Nr.%2061%2C%204085%20Waldkirchen%20am%20Wesen "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.463417496458334&lon=13.778829574584964&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-osm-summer-original&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) The small Kößlbachtal was declared as a nature reserve in 1996. The nature reserve "Kleines Kößbachtal" is a special feature between Passau and Schlögen. The stream has created a V-shaped erosion valley with steep slopes, rocks and subnatural forests. It is possible to hike through this beautiful landscape and to experience it pretty well. When visiting the nature reserve, you can easily see the varied landscape by hiking on the Mittersteig oder on the Kößlbachweg (look at the signs). In this area plants and animals should develop themselves and live freely from human impacts. Therefore, you are asked to stay on the paths and to not enter the nature reserves! [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Nature reserve "Kleines Kößlbachtal"** Waldkirchen Nr. 61 -x- -x- 4085 Waldkirchen am Wesen Phone +43 7718 7255 - 11Show no. Fax machine +43 7718 7255 - 14 E-Mail [gahleitner@waldkirchen.ooe.gv.at](#mailto) Web [www.oberoesterreich.at/waldkirchen-…](https://www.oberoesterreich.at/waldkirchen-wesenufer "New window") https://www.oberoesterreich.at/waldkirchen-wesenufer --- **Contact person** Mr Geschäftsführer Manfred GAHLEITNER Verein TOKU Waldkirchen-Wesenufer Phone +43 7718 7255 - 11Show no. Fax machine +43 7718 7255 - 14 E-Mail [gahleitner@waldkirchen.ooe.gv.at](#mailto) Web [www.oberoesterreich.at/waldkirchen-wesenufer](http://www.oberoesterreich.at/waldkirchen-wesenufer "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ - always open (24/7) [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Parking**- Parking space: 5 [ Equipment ](#ttgCollapseAusstattung) ---------------------------------------- - Food and drink available **Service**- Guided tour [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- - Free entry [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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