High up in the middle of beautiful nature, surrounded by forests in the distance and meadows on the doorstep, body, mind and soul can breathe a sigh of relief, relax and leave all stress behind. About the sustainable healing potential of alpine pastures.
The view of the mountain peaks, the greenery all around and the pure spring water alone have a calming and peaceful effect, awakening feelings of happiness, deep gratitude and well-being. Impressions that lead us back to our origins and to ourselves. Because forests and meadows, together with fresh, clear air and a natural soundscape, are true medicine for us - available at all times and accessible to everyone.
There is also scientific evidence that a natural landscape, such as the one we find on an alpine pasture, has a number of positive effects on our health. People in green surroundings get better faster, feel more relaxed and sleep better. Nature and the distant views have a decelerating effect, the good air strengthens and revitalizes, the performance of the immune system increases as well as the zest for life. Everyone who visits an alpine hut and spends some time here feels this very clearly.
At the Wiedhupf alpine hut in Styria at 1,150 m above sea level, you can not only unwind all year round, but also discover the unique flora and fauna from the luxurious hut. From the magnificent sun terrace, you have an excellent panoramic view over the Katschtal valley all the way to the Niedere Tauern mountains. There is a play area for children and the highest level of comfort for all guests. At this special place of power, you can really relax and find peace. The rustic, three-storey Preisöxlhütte is located at 1,100 m in the picturesque Metnitztal valley with a magnificent view of the Gurktal Alps. Built in 1998, it boasts beautiful wooden furnishings, three tiled stoves and four bedrooms and offers a feel-good vacation at its best. At the Tyrolean Friedlach Hut, guests (up to ten people) have the magnificent Zillertal mountains at their feet. After a visit to the sauna, you can enjoy the magnificent mountain panorama on the relaxation lounger, watch the cows in the pasture and the birds of prey in the sky or enjoy the whistling marmots in the morning.
The view of the mountain peaks, the greenery all around and the pure spring water alone have a calming and peaceful effect, awakening feelings of happiness, deep gratitude and well-being.
Healing pleasure
"Forest bathing, also known as "Shirin Yoku", has long been a recognized health prevention measure in Japan and is now also attracting widespread interest in Europe. It is simply about consciously spending time in the forest and breathing in and out deeply. A multifactorial interaction with nature, so to speak, in which you absorb valuable terpenes and essential substances, reduce the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol and activate the cells of the immune system. These plant substances also stimulate the body to produce more "killer cells", which are effective against cancer.
In any case, forest bathing has to do with mindfulness and has a holistic and sustainable effect. Incidentally, this also works without trees, as long as you are in a natural landscape. Such a landscape surrounds all "Farm holidays" mountain huts, including the Grubenbauer Almhütte in the Carinthian Nockberge mountains. The healing natural substances, especially alpine hay and Swiss stone pine, grow right on the doorstep. Guests sleep in original Swiss stone pine beds, can purchase real Swiss stone pine cushions for home on request and enjoy a relaxing bath in the larch wood bathtub. This is good for body, mind and soul alike.
