Schlaiten

The open-air museum Oberlienz tells fromthe life of farmers and craftsman. The walk along the open-air museum is also part of the theme path “From the Old Life” (duration approx. 2 hours) and starts at the “Bad- & Brechelstube” in Oberdrum. Formerly there exist 19 Brechelstuben (building/gadget to work up flax). At the “Wollkartatsche” in Oberdrum (driven by a paddle wheel) the washed wool was made ready for spinning, by wooden rollers spiked with iron pins. In the “Kornkasten” (corn chamber) of Oberlienz (17th century) were stored field and garden fruits, potatoes and barrels of turnip tops in the cellar. On the upper floor – the “Korngränte” – was the grain store of the village! Thick walls with small, open hatches made it possible to store smoked meat all year round. Also leather harnesses for draft animals and working tools can be found here. In the “grain mill” at the farm “Erbhof Znopp”, all cereals were once ground and animal-food was processed with the “Kleestampf”. Straw-choping-and-threshing-machines and diverse small machines were also powered by the mill. In the farriery the waterwheel was used to operate the big hammer and a clever system secures the air supply for the bellows.

Schlaiten is located in the frontal of the Iseltal valley, about 130 m above the valley ground on the eastern flank of the Deferegger Alps. In passing through the valley, the village (about 500 inhabitants) is barely visible, as its main community is situated on a high plateau. This quiet, by transit traffic spared area invites you to linger. Even the first settlers in the middle ages (Slavs) appreciated the magnificent location. In search for precious metals, miner‘s left here holes and pits as silent eyewitnesses. Schlaiten is particularly concerned with the preservation of rural, peasant tradition. The center of the village with flower-filled balconies shows a harmonious overall picture and when music band and the marksmen guild march up, the mood is perfect. An inn, a guesthouse and private landlords care for the well-being of holiday guests. Very popular is the mountain bike cycling route „Schlaiten-Glanz-Oberlienz and back to Ainet“, because it‘s not too strenuous. Unforgettable impressions can be experien-