This theme route makes it clear how important the honeybee and insects are for the balance in nature as well as for the yield in agriculture. For this purpose, the Bee Info House, the show bee hut, and insect hotels were built, and a bee pasture was established. Information boards along the path tell amazing facts about honeybees.
The circular route starts at the market square in St. Martin i. M. Near the school campus stands the Bee Info House, built in the shape of a honeycomb. Several short films show excerpts from the life of honeybees, wild bees, and insects. In the glass beehive, the honey gatherers can be safely observed. After the village of Kobling, the show bee hut stands at the edge of the forest. Now you walk along the creek through the forest (great waterwheel). After crossing, the ascent follows on forest and meadow paths. At the Premserhügel resting place, resting benches—again built in honeycomb shape—await you. From here, a magnificent view opens from the Bohemian Forest to the Alps. The names of well-known mountain peaks are described on the panorama board. The mascot’s name is Carni. It tells amazing facts about bees. It excitingly explains what the bee’s body looks like, how they live, what the inside of the hive looks like, and what they do in winter. Carni explains the dance of the bees and why bees sometimes sting, and gives tips on what to do after a sting.
Directions:The circular route starts at the market square in St. Martin i. M. Near the school campus stands the Bee Info House, built in the shape of a honeycomb. Several short films show excerpts from the life of honeybees, wild bees, and insects. In the glass beehive, the honey gatherers can be safely observed. After the village of Kobling, the show bee hut stands at the edge of the forest. Now you walk along the creek through the forest (great waterwheel). After crossing, the ascent follows on forest and meadow paths. At the Premserhügel resting place, resting benches—again built in honeycomb shape—await you. From here, a magnificent view opens from the Bohemian Forest to the Alps. The names of well-known mountain peaks are described on the panorama board. The mascot’s name is Carni. It tells amazing facts about bees. It excitingly explains what the bee’s body looks like, how they live, what the inside of the hive looks like, and what they do in winter. Carni explains the dance of the bees and why bees sometimes sting, and gives tips on what to do after a sting.
Equipment:Sturdy footwear
Additional information:Half-day route, circular route for families
Guests can enjoy the sunset on our terrace. With a cocktail or beer from the local Hofstetten brewery.
With delicacies from the menu such as burgers, salads and selected international dishes.
Weekly changing menus, as well as light dishes for hikers and refreshing drinks for hot summer days. On hot days, you can cool off with ice cream and cool drinks on our terrace. Enjoy your break at lunchtime, with menus that change daily, and you'll also find something for the small appetite in between.
This cozy café is very popular with the locals; we are famous for our excellent tee and coffee as well as for the delicious cakes and ice-cream.
Public Transit
How to get to the Danube region in Upper Austria?
The quick way to your destination – by train, bus, car, ship, or plane.
Very good bus connections from Linz or Rohrbach
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