Road cyclists can reach for the skies on some scenic mountain roads in the Schladming-Dachstein region of Styria. Cyclists looking for a sporting challenge can enjoy the views of the Dachstein, Grimming and the Schladminger …
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Category: Styria
Home of one of Austria’s major cultural centres in state capital Graz, the fertile province of Styria has a different atmosphere with its vineyards and apple orchards.
The Gesäuse National Park
Last updated on July 30th, 2020 at 12:57 pmThe Gesäuse region is an area in the northern part of Styria which is famous for the rapids on the River Enns and its steep limestone peaks …
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Stairway to Nowhere
Those with a head for heights can gaze 250 metres into the rocky depths from the “Dachstein Sky Walk” above Ramsau in Styria. On the Dachstein visitors can see how it feels to look down …
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Cycling Through the Salzkammergut
Last updated on May 14th, 2021 at 08:05 pmThe Salzkammergut Bike Route connects thirteen lakes in three of Austria’s provinces. The entire route is just under 340 kilometres in length and, for cyclists who are …
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The Turracher Höhe Lake Trail
Hiking on the Three Lakes Trail on the border between Carinthia and Styria is a family-friendly trail with plenty to keep children interested. The Turracher Höhe is a mountain pass on the northern border of …
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Palm Sunday Traditions in Styria
Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amIn many regions of Austria it is customary to bless bound ‘bushes’ of branches on Palm Sunday during a procession through the village or in front of …
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A Golden Secret From The Land Of Volcanoes
Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amThe Vulkanland in Eastern Styria is a fertile region of Austria where volcanoes formed the landscape millions of years ago. Styrian farmers and winegrowers still benefit from …
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In the Footsteps of the Lynx
Last updated on April 27th, 2022 at 07:29 pmThe new Luchs-Trail (“lynx trail”) runs through three provinces and three important nature reserves. The 200 kilometre long trail leads in 11 stages from Reichraming in Upper …
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In the Footsteps of the Mountain Miners
Last updated on April 8th, 2020 at 06:49 amMiners once climbed this trail with heavy packs on their back and extracted the valuable ore under difficult conditions Today visitors can happily hike through the impressive …
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Mountain Summer for the Lipizzaner
Last updated on July 3rd, 2020 at 01:59 pmYoung stallions from the Lipizzaner stud in Styria spend the summer months in the mountains to work on their agility and suitability for a future role at …
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