European protected area “Luzia Lacke”
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European protected area “Luzia Lacke”
A small European protected area with remarkable diversity: at Luzia Lacke you’ll find peatland, reeds and ponds – surrounded by rare species and botanical treasures.
On the western edge of Niedernsill, Luzia Lacke is a precious remnant of the wetland landscape that once shaped the valley floor of the Upper Salzach Valley. Today, reeds, wet meadows, peatland and small ponds form a mosaic of habitats – a refuge for species that have become rare elsewhere.
With a bit of luck, you may hear the European tree frog on warm days or spot the yellow-bellied toad, which depends on small, muddy puddles and ponds. Water frogs also occur here. Above the water, dragonflies patrol the reeds – and particularly noteworthy is a record of the large white-faced darter, a very rare dragonfly in Austria.
Botanically, Luzia Lacke is just as special. The site supports the shining hook-moss (Hamatocaulis vernicosus), a species in strong decline across Europe and of outstanding importance in this region. And there’s another local highlight: to the west of Luzia Lacke you’ll find the only site in Pinzgau where the Siberian iris grows – a true gem for plant lovers.
This is not a place for rushing – it’s a place for slowing down, watching closely and enjoying quiet nature. Please stay on paths and be considerate: the wildlife here depends on calm and undisturbed habitats.
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Public transport
Take the regional bus 670 or the Pinzgau Lokalbahn train to Niedernsill. From there, walk to the Niedernsill bathing lake and continue on foot to Luzia Lacke (approx. 10 minutes walking time). Current timetables are available at salzburg-verkehr.at
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