Walderlebniszentrum Ziegelwies
Cross-border forest center on the Lech near Füssen with a treetop walkway, adventure trails, and the hands-on exhibition "Mein Wald."
Over het museum
The Walderlebniszentrum (forest discovery center) was established in 2002 at the former border crossing Ziegelwies between Füssen and Pinswang in Tyrol. After the end of border controls through the Schengen Agreement, the forestry administration had already moved into the former customs building in 2000; this gave rise to a place for forest education that connects Bavaria and Tyrol. The center is run by the Verein Walderlebniszentrum Ostallgäu – Außerfern, founded in 2003, and funded by the Free State of Bavaria and EU programs.
In the following years, the grounds grew step by step: in 2004 the floodplain forest trail on the Lech was added, in 2006 a pavilion made of silver fir wood, and in 2007 a sensory area. In 2013 the roughly 480-meter-long treetop walkway opened, which leads through the floodplain forest at heights of up to 21 meters and crosses the state border between Bavaria and Tyrol on its larch planks.
In the exhibition building, the redesigned exhibition "Mein Wald" shows animals and plants of the mountain forest, the importance of timber and log rafting for the region, and the Ice Age geology around the Lechfall. Microscopes, scent stations, and games invite visitors to join in. For schools and kindergartens, the center offers forest education; it holds the Bavarian quality seal for environmental education.
Hoogtepunten
- Treetop walkway above the floodplain forest, up to 21 m high
- Crossing the Bavaria–Tyrol border on the treetop walkway
- Hands-on exhibition "Mein Wald" with microscopes and scent stations
- Free adventure trails with adventure playgrounds
- Lechfall and Füssen old town within walking distance
Vaste collectie
- Mein Wald – Interactive exhibition on animals and plants of the forest, wood use, and log rafting in the region. A separate section explains the Ice Age geology around Ziegelwies.
- Opgericht
- 2002
- Beheerder
- Verein Walderlebniszentrum Ostallgäu – Außerfern e. V.
Toegangsprijzen & kortingen
| Volwassenen | € 5 |
|---|---|
| Kinderen & jongeren | gratisgratis t/m 15 jaar · Children and young people up to age 15 free. |
| Mensen met een beperking | gratisFree admission with ID. |
| Groepen (vanaf 10 pers.) | € 4 p.p.Per person. |
Admission only for the treetop walkway (adults from age 16). The exhibition, floodplain forest trail, and mountain forest trail are free. With the "Guten Tag Ticket," up to five people pay the group rate.
Toegankelijkheid
- Rolstoeltoegankelijk
- Lift: geen informatie
- Aangepast toilet: geen informatie
- Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats
- Hulphonden welkom: geen informatie
- Tastmodellen / voelbare objecten: geen informatie
- Rondleidingen in gebarentaal: geen informatie
- Informatie in eenvoudige taal: geen informatie
- Audiodescriptie: geen informatie
The treetop walkway and exhibition building are accessible by wheelchair and stroller. Accessible parking spaces at parking lot P1 directly at the building. The floodplain forest trail is step-free only in the entrance area.
Kinderen & gezin
Erg geschikt voor kinderen & gezinnen
| Toegang kinderen | gratis t/m 15 jaar |
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- Gezinsrondleidingen & workshops
- Doe- en voelstations
- Kinderwagenvriendelijk
- Speeltuin / speelhoek
- Kinderfeestjes
Floodplain forest and mountain forest trails with adventure playgrounds, a long slide, a suspension bridge, a raft, and giant swings; the exhibition has hands-on stations. Children's birthday parties for ages 6 to 14 (max. 12 children, Mon–Fri, 3 hours, €15 per child) with treasure hunt or crafts. The floodplain forest trail is only partly suitable for strollers because of natural steps.
Bereikbaarheid & parkeren
Met het openbaar vervoer
Ziegelwies Walderlebniszentrum · 100 m
Bus line 100 (Füssen–Reutte) to the stop "Ziegelwies Walderlebniszentrum." From Füssen train station about a 20–30 minute walk.
Met de auto
Gratis parkeren
Free from 6:00 to 20:00: P1 on the Bavarian side directly at the building (about 10 spaces, including accessible parking spaces) and P2 on the Tyrolean side (about 150 spaces, also for motorhomes and buses). Overnight stays are not allowed.
- Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats
The center is on Tiroler Straße (B 17) directly on the border with Austria.
Route plannenService & horeca
- Café
- Restaurant: niet aanwezig
Forest snack bar opposite the exhibition building with snacks, coffee, cake, and ice cream; about 60 covered seats outdoors or in the wooden pavilion. Dogs on a leash welcome.
Evenementen & zaalverhuur
Het museum heeft hierover geen informatie gepubliceerd – vraag het rechtstreeks na bij het museum.
Je bezoek plannen
| Rondleidingen | ja |
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| Aanbod voor scholen | ja |
| Goed om te weten | Allow about 40–60 minutes for the exhibition, 15–40 minutes for the treetop walkway, and 20–90 minutes for the floodplain forest trail (1.5 km). Forest tours, project days, and forest education for schools and kindergartens by arrangement (tel. 08341 9002-2133). A 360° virtual tour is available online. |
