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Cycling in the Mountains of Styria

On 6th August 2020 By Steve In Styria

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 …

The Gesäuse National Park

On 15th July 2020 By Steve In Nature, Styria

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 …

Stairway to Nowhere

On 6th July 2020 By Steve In Styria

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 …

Cycling Through the Salzkammergut

On 27th June 2020 By Steve In Salzburg, Styria, Upper Austria

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 …

The Turracher Höhe Lake Trail

On 15th June 2020 By Steve In Carinthia, Styria

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 …

Palm Sunday Traditions in Styria

On 26th February 2020 By Steve In Styria, Things To Do

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 …

A Golden Secret From The Land Of Volcanoes

On 21st December 2019 By Steve In Styria, Wine

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 …

Hiking the Lynx Trail in eastern Austria

In the Footsteps of the Lynx

On 26th September 2019 By Steve In Lower Austria, Styria, Upper Austria

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 …

The Klafferkessel in the Schladminger Tauern

In the Footsteps of the Mountain Miners

On 2nd September 2019 By Steve In Styria

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 …

Lippizaner stallions in the mountain pastures

Mountain Summer for the Lipizzaner

On 9th August 2019 By Steve In Styria

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 …