Soell in Tyrol,
"Witches' Water" with barefoot trail

Holiday region "Wilder Kaiser"

 
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The recreation area at the middle station of the cable car of Soell is evolving into an imaginative theme park dealing with water, landscape, sensory experience and telling legends about witches who lived there in former times.

The Witches' Water contains a barefoot trail of about one mile's length. It begins with a short way uphill over a meadow and a 200 m water trail with a soil of big stones but also of rivulet gravel that effects an intense massage to the soles. In addition, an fresh arm bath helps to improve the guests' resistance. After some steps on agreable sand and lawn, a resting place is reached and sound stones invite to play a piece of music.

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Then the way goes downhill over fine gravel and enjoyable pine bark and contains sensation and experience stations like a peat basin. Afterwards the feet can be washed at the "Witches' Laundry" in the brook.

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The loop continues on forest and meadow trails and reaches the "Stöcklalm", where the guests can have their meal and footbath at the same time.

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Finally the visitor finds himself in the heart oft the Witches' Water with its branched water trails and walkable ponds. The way back to the starting point passes lots of merry children who enjoy their plays and adventures.

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The area around the Witches' Water lies within an impressive mountain scenery and has become a real paradise for everyone who likes to "live on free feet". Even the step-up to the mountain "Hohe Salve" and the lookout on the summit can easily be enjoyed barefoot. To avoid the danger to lose your shoes -- leave them at home!

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The Witches' Water costs no entrance fee. Visitors can step up or pay for the cable car.

Avenue:
Soell is situated near the valley of the river Inn, at a ten minutes driving distance from Kufstein (see this scheme). Sign posts lead to the access road of the cable car. The origin of the barfoot trail is a few steps to the right form the exit at the middle station.

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