Astrid Schwaiger and her family have made their home in Wei\u00dfbach<\/a>.\u00a0 When Astrid needs a break from everyday life she wanders through the\u00a0 Naturpark Wei\u00dfbach<\/a>, collects wild herbs or enjoys the view of the majestic mountains. We accompanied her to her favourite place.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When we arrive at the little hut it is early afternoon. The sun is still high in the sky and sends out its rays over the imposing mountain peaks. We walk around the little hut. Melt water drips down from its roof. The tree nearby is full of catkins swaying gently in the wind. It’s not possible to miss it: spring is here. The meadows, however, are still covered with a glistening layer of snow. “Up here it is beautiful in every season but especially in the spring”, says Astrid and smiles. The resident of Wei\u00dfbach has made herself comfortable on the bench behind the hut with a cup of tea. From the little wooden veranda there is a fantastic view of the Birnhorn \u2013 which, at 2,634 metres, is the highest mountain in the Loferer\/Leoganger Steinberge. “Whenever I need a break and want to do something for myself, I come here in the Naturpark”, says Astrid. “I walk up the path to P\u00fcrzlbach to a big meadow. There is a waterfall \u2013 it’s beautiful. This is my place of power \u2013 here I am at peace.” <\/p>\n\n\n