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The River Inn cycle trail at Kufstein

Cycling along the Inn River

On 27th September 2021 By Steve In Tyrol

Last updated on April 22nd, 2022 at 07:07 amThe Innradweg (Inn River Cycle Trail) follows the banks of the river from its source in the Swiss Engadine region to where it flows into the Danube …

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The Hundertwasserhaus in Vienna

Hundertwasserhaus in Vienna

On 22nd September 2021 By Steve In Vienna

The “House for People and Trees” designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser in Vienna is considered a pioneer of ecological building. Nowadays it is not uncommon for architects to integrate plants and trees into new buildings in …

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Climbing at the Faaker See

Climbing at the Faaker See

On 20th September 2021 By Steve In Carinthia

The Kanzianiberg near Finkenstein has always been popular with climbers. Its solid and secure rock faces rise steeply from the waters of the Faaker See, with some of them reaching 60 metres in height. The …

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Laxenburg Castle in the Vienna Woods

History and Heurige

On 9th August 2021 By Steve In Lower Austria

Last updated on October 22nd, 2021 at 12:20 pmThe 60 kilometre long Klöster-Kaiser-Künstler cycle tour offers a chance to sample the rich art and cultural history of the Vienna Woods in Lower Austria. Vineyards, wooded …

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The Verpeil waterfall in the Kaunertal

Hiking the Verpeil Gorge in the Kaunertal

On 5th August 2021 By Steve In Tyrol

New trails, steps and a suspension bridge have opened up the Verpeil Gorge in the Kaunertal valley in Tyrol this summer. Anyone looking at the Verpeil Gorge and its waterfall from the village of Feichten …

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Enjoying the sun at the Weissensee

Magical Moments at the Weissensee

On 30th July 2021 By Steve In Carinthia

The turquoise waters of the Weissensee in Carinthia make it a popular summer destination for sunbathers and swimmers. Hardly surprising, as the water in Carinthia’s highest bathing lake – at an altitude of almost 1,000 …

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The Piburger See in the Ötz valley

A Visit to the Piburger See

On 19th July 2021 By Steve In Tyrol

The Piburger See is located at the beginning of the Ötz valley in the Austrian Tyrol. It is a favourite spot to cool off in the summer months as well as a popular year-round hiking …

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The Helix steps at the Liechtensteinklamm near St Johann im Pongau

The Liechtenstein Gorge

On 15th July 2021 By Steve In Salzburg

The Liechtensteinklamm is an impressive gorge near St. Johann im Pongau. Rock faces up to 300 metres high tower above walkers while the waterfalls and the mountain stream appear in all shades of green and …

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Looking down the Stillup waterfall trail

A New Waterfall Trail near Mayrhofen

On 8th July 2021 By Steve In Tyrol

The Stillup valley in the Mayrhofen-Hippach holiday region is renowned for its rushing mountain streams and waterfalls, as well as being a popular destination for excursions. The construction of the first section, with a length …

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The Seewaldsee in the Grosses Walsertal

Swimming in a Mountain Lake

On 5th July 2021 By Steve In Vorarlberg

Swimming in the mountain lakes of Vorarlberg doesn’t have to be a chilling experience! The Seewaldsee in the Grosses Walsertal Biosphere Park has very little water running into it and so remains at a generally …

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