Are our meadows and pastures at risk from climate change? How does climate change affect the seasonal rhythms of nature and how can animals and plants adapt to the changes? And what does all of this actually mean for us humans? How does agriculture affect the climate and are cows really “climate killers”? The circular route offers a journey of discovery in the nature park, where the connections between grassland farming and climate change become visible. There are local and immigrant winners and losers from climate change and you learn how people and nature adapt and what everyone can do to protect the climate.
Everyone can gain experience for themselves at four stations: listen to climate change, determine the current season based on the plants in the phenological garden, try out a small land art project with the bumblebee and sand or see the landscape through the eyes of various actors such as farmers or tourists.
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Directions
From the parking lot at the village pond, head towards the train station in Altenau to the first station at Wurmansauer Straße 13, where the first station is “Sounding climate change” is. Follow the sign with the black cow on purple background, the symbol of the meadow climate round. The path runs at station 2 “Climate orchard” past under the underpass to Wurmansau. From there you go along the Wiesmahdweg to the third station “Grassland in balance”. Shortly after the third station turn towards the main road and cross it to get to the fourth station “Meadows and pastures” to get. From there, the starting point of the circular route in Altenau is already visible.
Duration of the tour: approx. 2 - 3 hours (if all stations are visited, walking time approx. 1.15 hour)
safety instructions
Im Emergency Please contact the nearest rescue control center. Regardless of your location, you can reach them throughout Germany at Phone number 112.
Facilities
Welcome to Teststubn Nature Park! With us you can extensively test hiking poles, daypacks, children's carriers and groceries from well-known manufacturers before you decide to buy. Let our team advise you on how to experience the best outdoor adventure possible. Our Teststubn Nature Park can be found in the tourist information Bad Bayersoien and Bad kohlgrub and in the Bike rental Lukas Spindler in Oberammergau.
Mehr Informationen: www.ammergauer-alpen.de/teststubn
Author's tip
A stop at the “Ammertaler Hof” inn in Wurmansau with its beer garden is recommended for refreshment.
Arrival & Parking
Public transportation
Bus stop: Altenau Säge (10 minute walk to the starting point of the tour)
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Walking distance from Altenau Säge bus stop: When you get to the bus stop, head southeast on Wurmansauer Straße and follow it to the first intersection outside the town. From there you can start your hike.
Train stop: Altenau train station (8 minutes walk to the starting point)
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Walking distance from Altenau Bahnhof train stop: Leave the station area in a northwest direction. You come to Wurmansauer Straße and follow it to the first intersection outside the town. From there you can start your hike.
Guests in the Ammergau Alps region travel free by bus and train with the electronic guest card or KönigsCard.
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