Wild Herb Walk: Wild Fruits & Roots with Gerda Holzmann, in Altmelon

Wild herbs often grow unnoticed at the edge of paths. We encounter these valuable treasures of nature every day, without knowing what a enrichment they can bring to our lives. Join me on an excursion into the untouched plant world of the Waldviertel!

The wild fruits are ripe, and the first roots can be dug up. Rowan berries, rose hips, and sloes are just a few of the vitamin-rich fruits that can enhance your well-being. From the realm of wild roots, herbs like comfrey, angelica, bloodroot, and dandelion belong to the traditional medicinal plants.

Discover wild fruits and root herbs with me and learn about their processing and healing powers.

Date/Meeting point:
SAT, October 17, 2026, 2 – 6 PM
Kirchenwirt Lichtenwallner Altmelon
Altmelon 2, 3925 Arbesbach

Learn how to:

- Safely identify wild autumn herbs
- Properly harvest and process wild herbs in autumn
- Dry and preserve herbs correctly
- Make herbal extracts like herbal oil or a tincture
- Create a durable puree with freshly picked wild fruits
- Make healing salves for home use

Discover the hidden powers that lie dormant in wild plants. On a route through forest and meadow, we will closely examine the native wild herbs. Afterwards, we will together prepare a herbal honey as a takeaway.

For you: GreenPower notepad, homemade takeaway

Duration: 3-4 hours

Contribution: € 55 (including materials)

Participants: minimum 6, maximum 20 participants
Registration required, possible until the day before.

Please note that for nature conservation reasons, no large quantities of herbs will be collected during the herb walk.

Please bring:
Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, and food as needed.

Information about the route:
The diverse landscape of the Bear Trail offers ideal conditions for a variety of experiences.