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The Grünberg cable car at Gmunden on the Traunsee

Hike to the Laudachsee

On 25th July 2019 By Steve In Upper Austria

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 …

The cross of St James in the Pillersee valley

The Cross of St James in Pillersee

On 23rd July 2019 By Steve In Tyrol

An unusual summit cross is the attraction on the Buchensteinwand in the Pillersee valley of the Tyrol. The mountainous Pillersee valley lies in the Kitzbühel Alps but is one of the less-known destinations in this …

Walking Around Graz

On 20th July 2019 By Steve In Styria

Countless well-marked hiking and walking trails, via ferratas and exciting gorge experiences can be found around the Styrian capital Graz. One popular excursion destination for locals and guests alike is the 1,445-metre-high Schöckl, with its …

INN.ACTION – A Week of Outdoor Highlights

On 19th July 2019 By Steve In Things To Do

The Tiroler Oberland region is putting on an action-packed week-long event with all the sports and outdoor highlights in the area. The varied programme of the outdoor week INN.ACTION ranges from guided bike tours, archery …

Walking in Vienna’s Green Belt

On 16th July 2019 By Steve In Vienna

The green belt of Vienna almost completely surrounds the city and visitors can wander in an area of 12,000 hectares through original forests and lush vineyards. The eleven Vienna city hiking trails make green Vienna …

An Alternative Alpine Triathlon

On 15th July 2019 By Steve In Tyrol

The Pitztal mountain guide association combines three great activities into one day in the Pitztal glacier world. Under the gaze of the Wildspitze, the highest mountain in North Tyrol (3774m), hiking, crevasse abseiling and mountain …

Visit the Rax in the Vienna Alps

On 14th July 2019 By Steve In Lower Austria

The Rax mountain in the Vienna Alps in Lower Austria is known for its cosy and welcoming huts. The 1500m-high Rax is a mountain with a rich history. The Rax cable car, which opened in …

A New Way of Experiencing the River Enns

On 12th July 2019 By Steve In Styria

Nature lovers and adventurers can now explore 90 kilometres of the Enns on a five-stage ‘river hike’ on the water. The journey along the Enns between the Salzburg town of Mandling and the Styrian Gesäuse …

Night butterfly tours in the Brandenberg valley

Nights in the Valley of the Butterflies

On 11th July 2019 By Steve In Things To Do

The nocturnal hike through the valley of butterflies in Brandenberg is a unique experience. Visitors experience rare protected butterflies and moths in their natural habitat on the guided tour with an expert. The wild and …

Five Great Reasons to Make a Cultural Visit to Salzburg

On 9th July 2019 By Steve In Salzburg

Over 7.6 million people from all over the world spend their holidays in the SalzburgerLand every year, and around 1.7 million of those guests visit the city of Salzburg during that time. Thanks to the …