The 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 also interested in culture, there is hardly a …
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Category: Upper Austria
Discover the different sides of Upper Austria, from the lakes and mountains of the Salzkammergut to the settlements along the Danube and, of course, the cultural capital of Linz.
The Iron Curtain Bike Trail in Austria
Cyclists can explore some more recent history on the 700-kilometre-long “Iron Curtain Trail” as it makes it way through Austria. Up until 1989 the Iron Curtain divided Europe into East and West – a barrier …
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In the Footsteps of the Lynx
The 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 Austria via Styria to Lunz am See in …
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The Linzer Torte – A Traditional Taste
The first recipe for the Linzer Torte dates back more than 360 years. Recorded in a cookbook from 1653, the culinary composition is regarded as one of the oldest known cakes in the world and …
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Stone Age Canoes on the Attersee
Racing in dugout canoes built in a prehistoric style is all part of the yearly regatta at Seewalchen am Attersee in Upper Austria. The event took place earlier this month as part of the Prehistoric …
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Hike to the Laudachsee
The idyllic and enchanting Laudachsee is located on the Grünberg in the Salzkammergut region of Upper Austria. The Grünberg, the local mountain of Gmunden on Lake Traun, is popular with hikers and mountaineers alike. The …
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Austria’s Longest Via Ferrata
The new Priel via ferrata opened on 20 June 2019 high above the Upper Austrian village of Hinterstoder. With a climbing length of 2130 metres and a vertical distance of 900 metres, it is the …
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Hiking around the Gosausee
The Gosausee in Upper Austria is a hidden treasure situated at the foot of the Dachstein mountains. The Vordere Gosausee lies in the middle of the mountains, a good distance from the next village. Those …
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Magical Spots in the Naturpark Mühlviertel
The Mühlviertel Naturpark is one of only three nature parks in Upper Austria. It stretches over 1,046 hectares in the east of the granite highlands, captivating visitors with its extraordinary natural features and rock formations. …
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Pilgrimage Walks in the Innviertel
More and more people are discovering the secret pleasures of walking. The fast pace of life today, the pressure to perform and the flood of information have created an urge for conscious slowing down, inner …
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