KniePASS adventure trail on Fort Kniepass

Discover boundless experiences in the Salzburger Saalachtal

In the 14th century, Fort Kniepass was a border post on the route between Austria and Germany. And even today, the theme of borders still characterizes this place. Not least for this reason, the KniePASS adventure trail, which leads from the valley up to the fortifications of Fort Kniepass, deals with the topic of "borders".

KneePASS adventure trail:

Get closer to your limits step by step

The interactive adventure trail at Fort Kniepass appeals to all the senses and takes you on an exciting journey of discovery across all borders. Equipped with the accompanying "KniePASS" booklet, you walk through twelve stations on the ascent to the fortification and in buildings within the fortification. At these stations, the various types of borders are discussed and you have the opportunity to come to terms with your own borders. There is a special game for children, where they can collect rock paintings and solve puzzles in their "KniePASS". This turns the ascent into an entertaining adventure for the whole family. And at the top, at the end of the trail, you can evaluate your KniePASS and find out how you deal with limits: Are you poetic, adventurous or innovative? Find out!

Experience boundaries at Fort Kniepass

History comes to life on the historic Kniepass.

Where once people and goods were strictly controlled, today an adventure trail invites you to explore the topic of borders from a completely new perspective.

At twelve varied stations , visitors learn how borders shape our everyday lives, nature and society . The journey starts in the valley at Fort Kniepass and leads through exciting themed worlds: from the Alps as a natural barrier, to animals and plants that mark out their territories, to language and national borders. Personal questions are also asked: What rules do I need? How do I set my own boundaries?

The adventure trail makes it clear that borders are far more than just obstacles. They can protect, connect and open up new perspectives. The Kniepass makes it possible to experience how diverse and topical this subject is - and that it affects us all.

Which borderline type are you?

Explorer, adventurer, poet or preserver?

The adventure trail is particularly interactive with the KniePASS game:
There are exciting questions to answer at each of the twelve stations. Participants diligently collect stamps and at the end find out what "border type" they are - whetherexplorer, adventurer, poet or preserver. Each category opens up a new perspective on how borders can shape our lives.

Children are also well catered for: they can look forward to their own, age-appropriate puzzle. Step by step, they will discover the secret of the KniePASS - and playfully experience how history, nature and adventure are connected. This makes a visit to the Kniepass an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

What else there is to experience on Fort Kniepass:

events
Fermentation center
Action: slide & indoor playground
Offers & Specials
Offers for groups and school classes
Room rental
Whether in the open air or in the stylish indoor area - Fort Kniepass offers two unique locations for your event.
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