The Parc de la Distance maze is located in the urban area of Vienna，designed by the Precht studio in Austria, aims to meet people’s need to maintain social distancing during the epidemic. With its unique design and functions, it offers tourists a distinctive experience.
This maze is fingerprint-shaped and is divided into multiple routes by 90-centimeter-wide hedges. Viewed from above, the route resembles a vortex pattern of a finger’s fingerprint, unique and charming. The ground of the maze passage is paved with light red granite gravel, which forms a sharp contrast with the green hedges and adds visual beauty.
The maze route is ingeniously designed. Each route is approximately 600 meters long. Tourists walk from the edge along the route to the center, and at the center, they can see the fountain. The whole journey takes about 20 minutes. To ensure the safety of tourists, the maze is equipped with gates at the entrance and exit. Through the gate indication, one can know whether there are people on a certain path, which is convenient for arranging the itinerary.
During the tour, the height of the hedges varies. Sometimes, tourists are completely surrounded by the hedges, immersed in their own exploration space. Sometimes the view is wide open and part of the garden scenery can be seen. This change enriches the visiting experience and increases the pleasure of exploration.
The design inspiration of Precht Studio comes from French Baroque gardens and Japanese gardens. In the French Baroque gardens, a large number of plants form geometrically shaped hedges. In Japanese gardens, elements such as circular motion and the tilting of a stone rake centered on cornerstones are all reflected in the maze. The maze path is like the wavy pattern of a Japanese Zen garden, gradually rotating towards the center. The fountain at the center symbolizes the source of life and inner balance.
After the epidemic ends, the Parc de la Distance maze is also of great significance. It provides people with a space to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy their alone time. In urban life, it is difficult for people to find a completely solitary public environment, and this maze fills this gap. Here, although tourists cannot see other visitors visually, they can hear footsteps coming from the path next door. In nature, they can feel the subtle connection with others and relieve their sense of loneliness.
In conclusion, the Parc de la Distance Maze is a distinctive attraction worth visiting, whether it meets the social distancing needs during special periods or provides a unique leisure experience on a daily basis.
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