クルーマウアムカンプの天然記念物・トップ4

In any case, the giant sequoia in Gföhl has an interesting story to tell: The outdoor sports facilities were built in 1978/79. At the same time, the area in front of the main entrance was to be enhanced with a tree. The teaching staff themselves were allowed to make the decision – the choices were a ginkgo tree and the giant sequoia, as confirmed by eyewitness and school inspector Gerhard Gruber. He was present at the planting of the tree in 1978, along with the then headmaster, Richard Neumayer.

At just under 50 years old, it is a mere youngster among its kind: the oldest specimens in America are said to be more than 3,000 years old. The giant sequoia is the most massive living organism on Earth: its trunk diameter can reach six meters or more.

"Sequoiadendron giganteum": That's its Latin name. Giant sequoias belong to the cypress family, and within this subfamily there are only three genera: the dawn redwood, the coast redwood, and the giant sequoia. The latter is also found in Gföhl and stands—unnoticed by many—directly in front of the main entrance of the secondary school.

During the summer months, a group of horseshoe bats live in the keep; you can see them easily if you open the door to the viewing terrace slowly, as they hang close to it and don't flutter away straight away.

The “Hängende Stein” is a climbing rock that is maintained and cared for by the Horn Section of the Alpine Club. Some climbing routes are possible on it. With its striking, angular shape, it cannot be overlooked.

“A giant once carried a stone down from the mountain. As he was wading through the Kamp River, the heavy stone fell into the water. Despite his best efforts, the giant was no longer able to lift the stone out. Since then the rock has been in the camp.”

From up here, you have a fantastic view of the rolling, green hills of the Krems region. The impressive viewing rock is the perfect place to unpack your snack and enjoy the sun.

Beautiful rock formations and a great view