Route No. 1 makes Oberboden a stop on a clearly described route: from the Himmelberg municipal office, it passes through the village and continues to the source of the Tiebel. The Tiebel rises in a wooded area; after a short distance, it is already powerful enough to drive a sawmill. Preserved mills and sawmills also feature as cultural points of interest. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Oberboden, you can plan your stay around the route, the water or the history of the mills.

Route to the Tiebel Source and Getting Your Bearings in Oberboden

On the way to the Tiebel source, the route into Oberboden passes the old Carinthian wooden house. At the fork in Oberboden, the trail runs through the village, past the power station and along the Tiebel stream to its source. The village and the stream are therefore part of a route that ends in the forest. Route No. 1 starts at the Himmelberg municipal office; Oberboden is a stop on the way to the source. This distinction is useful when planning an outing: you can follow the entire route from Himmelberg or focus on the connection between Oberboden and the Tiebel source.

A Forest Spring, a River and Hydropower

The Tiebel rises at its source in a wooded area that can be reached from Oberboden. The spring adds a natural touch; the river has another distinctive feature: after a short distance, it is powerful enough to drive a sawmill. Nature and the use of water are thus connected in an easy-to-follow sequence, from the source in the forest to the power of the water. The Tiebel does not freeze over in winter, either. This characteristic adds a clear seasonal aspect to the natural setting and makes the river interesting not only at its source but also along its course.

Preserved Mills and Sawmills

The Mehlteurer Floder Mill has been preserved and is one of the last operational mills. The Venetian sawmill has also been preserved. Together, these two sites offer a tangible way to explore the history of milling; the Floder Mill is also notable as one of the last operational mills. The Tiebel adds the power of water to this theme: after a short distance, it can drive a sawmill.

Plan Your Stay Around Your Interests

When looking for a holiday apartment in Oberboden, it helps to first decide what you would like to focus on during your trip. If you want to focus on the route, Route No. 1 follows a described course from the Himmelberg municipal office through Oberboden to the Tiebel source. If you are interested in nature and water, the forest spring, the short distance before the water is harnessed for power and the Tiebel’s winter characteristics offer different ways to experience the same river. For those interested in culture, the preserved Mehlteurer Floder Mill and Venetian sawmill are attractions in their own right. This way, you can decide whether the route, the river or the history of the mills best suits your travel plans in Oberboden.

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