Söll - Witches’ Water Hohe Salve

The Hexenwasser in Söll is perfect for anyone who enjoys discovering charming details and small surprises along easy walking paths. There are indoor and outdoor stations, water playgrounds, the opportunity to go on a "broomstick flight" with your eyes closed, a beehive where you can meet a beekeeper, and a traditional farmhouse that serves as the witches' headquarters. All of these features bring local knowledge, customs, and the magic of nature to life.

Witches’ Water is situated at 1150 metres in Hochsöll, at the foot of the Hohe Salve. In days past, it is said that two strange sisters lived there. Due to their exceptional knowledge of herbal lore, these sisters were said to be witches. Time and again unusual occurrences were brought about by these witches, which caused a stir. Many years have now since passed and 300 years later, Witches’ Water now bubbles up from many sources, from the Hohe Salve above Hochsöll down into the valley. We can thank these two ladies and their sorcery.

In the mountain adventure realm of Witches’ Water you can explore the tracks of the witches at many points and find out more about their unusual lifestyle. The witches’ ensure you enjoy a HeXpedition superb time and at the 5 tended Witches’ Water stations, where you get to pitch in, potter about and sample. So you can delve deeper into Witches’ Water, glean some real witches’ knowledge and take a little bit of sorcery back home as a memento.