Moor & More
A natural world of adventure in Going am Wilden Kaiser
Moorwanderung in Going am Wilden Kaiser
On the southern slopes of the Wilder Kaiser lies a small, almost forgotten moorland area. A few years ago, with great care and sensitivity, moorland adventure trails and hiking routes were created here. Under the motto “Moor & More”, an open-air classroom was developed, complete with themed information boards for self-guided discovery tours.
Moor elf Törfchen and her friend Rocky will accompany you as you explore this unspoilt natural landscape – a place to discover, experience, and play. Look forward to two varied circular hiking trails packed with play stations and puzzles along the way.
Overview map & playground impressions
Important information
There are several arrival and car park options for the Moor & More adventure world. It all depends on whether you want to discover the Törfchen or the Rocky circuit.
For the Rocky circuit, take the B178, where you turn off at the Bio-Hotel Stanglwirt in the Prama district. Then follow the signs to the bathing lake, where a Rocky signpost will show you the way to the Hüttling car park, which is subject to a charge. Alternatively, you can also use the free hiking bus.
You can also reach the starting point for the Törfchen circuit, which is suitable for pushchairs, via the B178. Turn off into the Rettenbach/Weitau district (Innsbruckerstraße/St. Johann in Tirol) and follow the road until you reach the FAHRZEIT garage. There, turn into Römerweg and drive along this road until you reach the Moore & more car park. Alternatively, you can drive a little further to park at the Waldspielplatz car park. This is the starting point not only for the Törfchen circuit, but also for the Rocky circuit.
Törfchen lives with her parents Flora and Fauna in the moor between Going and St. Johann in Tirol. She loves muffins, sleeping in and performing magic. But a few weeks ago, her magic wand broke. Törfchen desperately wanted a new one because she was terribly bored. So she ran to her parents and moaned: "I can't do magic anymore and now I'm bored!" Mum Flora advised the little elf to look at the beautiful plants in the moorland. Papa Fauna thought she should watch the animals. "But that's even more boring," complained Törfchen and ran to her Grandma Grusela because she always had the best ideas. "Hm," thought Grandma Grusela, "you don't actually need a magic wand. You have a great playground right under your nose." Törfchen looked at her in amazement. This is getting better and better! How are you supposed to play without a magic wand?
"Quite simply," explained Grandpa Schneggi, to whom Törfchen flew shortly afterwards. "Look around you. Even though nature doesn't have a magic wand, it makes the most beautiful things grow. Who needs a magic wand when you can play outdoors?
Then Törfchen realised that everyone was right. Since that day, Törfchen no longer needs a magic wand because she is constantly discovering new "natural treasures" in Moor & more. And our little elf could never have conjured them up so magnificently and colourfully herself.
Rocky was given a pair of binoculars for his last birthday. He used them to look at the Wilder Kaiser, the Kitzbüheler Horn and everything that was far away. At some point, he was looking for his best friend Törfchen. So he ran to her parents Flora and Fauna. However, they told him that Törfchen would fly to him every day. "Strange," Rocky mumbled and dashed off to see Törfchen's grandma Grusela, who was building a spider's web. But because Rocky was only looking through his binoculars, he missed the web and broke it. Before Grandma Grusela could scold him, Rocky ran off across the moorland. But suddenly he collided so hard with Grandpa Schneggi that his snail shell wobbled and wobbled.
"Watch out, Rocky," said Grandpa Schneggi and laughed.
"Sorry about that. I didn't see you," replied Rocky.
"Exactly," said Grandpa Schneggi, "you always have your eyes in the distance, that's why you miss everything around you."
Rocky's head turned tomato red and he put the binoculars in his trouser pocket. Suddenly he spotted Törfchen standing behind Grandpa Schneggi. Rocky then realised that Grandpa Schneggi was right. Since then, Rocky has used his binoculars from time to time, but he prefers to look at everything up close with Törfchen and his other forest and moorland friends. Because there is so much to discover in Moor & more.
The renaturalised Moor & More natural landscape impresses with its unique fauna and flora, which can be discovered in a fun way. As the adventure world is located in the centre of the Ramsar conservation area, it is important to explore this wetland carefully. If we all take care of the animals and plants living there, this special natural site will be preserved for a long time to come. For this reason, we ask you to observe the following:
- Stay on the signposted hiking trails
- Avoid hiking at dawn and dusk, as many forest dwellers are foraging at this time.
- Please use the designated rest areas for longer breaks – perfect spots to enjoy a snack and recharge.
- Leave the Moor & More adventure world tidy and take all your rubbish with you.
Do you have any questions?
We will be happy to advise you.
Ramsar conservation area
Conservation of wetlands and their biodiversity at the Wilder Kaiser
Did you know that the wetlands at the foot of the Wilder Kaiser are one of the 23 Austrian Ramsar protected areas?
