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From Tamsweg, you will enjoy a relaxing bike ride to St. Andrä, than continue via Lintsching - along the banks of the Taurach - to Pichl. Via Gröbendorf and Steindorf, you will reach Mauterndorf - a visit to the castle there is highly recommended! After a beautiful tour of the historic market square, you will again leave the town of Mauterndorf. Later, you will pass by legendary Schloss Moosham, which also invites you to enjoy an intriguing tour. Finally, your bike ride will bring you via Pischelsdorf and Flatschach to Unternberg, then alongside the River Mur to Tamsweg.
02 Schwarzenberg Tour
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ca. 300 vm, max. 13% gradient, ca. 26 km, starting point: Tamsweg From Tamsweg along the banks of the Mur through the Madlinger Schlucht to the IsoSpan works. Once there, make a right towards Thomatal. Making a gentle, steady climb, you will cross the main road and continue on to Pichlern. At this point, you drop back down to Pichlern and Pischelsdorf, where you again return to the Mur Bike Path, which you will continue along in the direction of Tamsweg.
• ca. 510 vm, max. 15% gradient, ca. 9 km, starting point: Tamsweg 03 Prebersee Tour
From the historic market square in Tamsweg, along the Preberstraße, past the agricultural school and the village of Haiden, you make your way up through several steep climbs until you reach the shores of the Prebersee at 1,514 m above sea level. We highly recommend circumnavigating this moorland lake with its info boards. Mountain bikers have other variants to choose from.
• ca. 250 vm, max. 7% gradient, ca. 28 km, starting point: Tamsweg 04 Lessach Spoke
From Tamsweg via the Mitterbergrunde to Wölting, then continue along the banks of the Lessachbach, past old farmhouses, until you reach the beautiful village of Lessach. Next to the church you bike off to the right into the Lower Lessach Valley (toll charge for cars: € 5.00 at the hut) to the Lenzenhütte or even further to the Lasshoferalm (elev. 1,250 m). For the return trip, you may wish to select the “Glanz” route, which runs past the fire station in Unterdorf, takes you across the bridge over the Lessachbach towards the Gambshof, meeting up again with the main road to Tamsweg. Sightseeing Tip: The cemetery in Lessach with its unique graves and charnel house.
• ca. 500 vm, max. 6% gradient, ca. 30 km, starting point: St. Andrä 05 Göriach Spoke
In St. Andrä, making a right past the church and continuing along the banks of the Göriachbach, the little traveled country road leads you into the enchanting Göriach Valley. Once in Göriach, make a right across a bridge to Hintergöriach. From there, ride ca. 8 km along a gravel road to the hut village - an ideal excursion destination for the whole family. On the return ride, when you get to the town center of Göriach, make a right towards Fern, which will take you to the village of Mariapfarr, a town with a uniquely healthful climate - the sunniest town in Austria. From Mariapfarr, the Stockerfeld will bring you to the River Taurach, then alongside the Taurach Railway back to St. Andrä.
06 Lignitz Spoke
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ca. 500 vm, max. 10% gradient, ca. 20 km, starting point: Mariapfarr You will leave the sign-posted Mitterberg Tour at the town hall in Mariapfarr and ride up towards Zankwarn, from where you will continue - past beautiful farmhouses - to Grabendorf. In Grabendorf, take a right in the direction of Kreischaberg/Lignitz, where you can also carry on along a paved road to the Wielandhof café and Kneipp spa. And from there, you have an option to take a gravel trail up to an elevation of 1,540 m and the Lignitzalmen!
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07 Weisspriach Spoke ca. 270 vm, max. 10% gradient, ca. 35 km (roundtrip distance), starting point: Mariapfarr At the intersection in Seitling, you will leave the Mitterbergrunde and pedal in the direction of Weisspriach. At the entrance to the valley, passing the unique, protected geographical feature known as the Longa Meanders, plenty of opportunities beckon you to enjoy the good air and crystal-clear mountain waters, and to thoroughly relax. At the end of the paved road, things continue at a more leisurely pace to the Dicktler-, Grainmeister- and Grangler huts, where refreshments are served (toll charge for cars: € 6.00 at the coin machine). Sightseeing Tip: In St. Rupert’s Chapel, which stands in the community of St. Rupert (shortly before Weisspriach), you can gaze upon frescoes dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries. 08 Tweng-Lantschfeld Spoke
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ca. 400 vm, max. 12% gradient, ca. 32 km, starting point: Mauterndorf From the historic market square in Mauterndorf, you ride past Mauterndorf Castle, taking the B99 towards Obertauern. At the Mauterndorf Ski Center, cross the bridge and you will come to a gravel path to the right. After about 8 km, you will reach the pleasant valley community of Tweng, at the foot of the Tauern Pass. At the end of town, you will take a left across a wooden bridge and cycle about 8 km through the magical countryside known as Twenger Lantschfeld. We would recommend taking a break on the viewing bridge next to the Twenger Tennfall (waterfall).
09 Zederhaus Spoke
• ca. 700 vm, max. 19% gradient, ca. 55 km, starting point: St. Michael
From St. Michael, you ride alongside the Mur and via the small community of Glashütte to Schellgaden. There you continue along the Muhrer Landesstrasse to the village of Muhr. At the church here, garlanded Prangstangen are on display from 29th June until 15th August. Continue on, via the picturesque village of Jedl, coming to the Arsenhaus (not staffed). The path to the right takes you up a 19% grade to the Muritzen car park - this is the ideal place for a rest stop. Mountain bikers can continue on to the Sticklerhütte elev. 1,752 m (toll charge for cars: € 5.00 at the coin machine).
• The Mur River has its origins in the Lungau, in the National Park Community 11 Mur Bike Trail
To ensure your bike ride is safe, you must comply with some important rules of the road. Here is an excerpt: • Always give a hand signal when turning. • Slow down when approaching an intersection. • Keep within the speed limit and adjust your speed to your own abilities. • Always yield to traffic that has the right of way. • The road signs „Vorrang geben“ (“Give way”) and „Halt“ (“Stop”) also apply to cyclists. • Pedestrians have the right of way on pedestrian crosswalks/zebra crossings. • Be sure to keep a safe distance as you ride past parked cars, as well as from vehicles ahead of you. • Cycling against the flow of traffic on a one-way street is only allowed if there is an additional sign which expressly indicates you may do so! On residential one-way streets, cycling against traffic flow is generally permitted. • When riding a bicycle, you should always use the roadway unless there is a designated bike path, in which case the latter must be used. • Cycling on autobahns (motorways) and main trunk roads is prohibited. • Cycling side-by-side is allowed on bike paths, biking roads, residential streets, in areas where pedestrians have priority over traffic and – on other roads with vehicular traffic – during training rides with racing bikes. When riding side-byside, cyclists must use the right-most lane. Source: www.help.gv.at
Bike Rentals & Service Centres Mariapfarr
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Sporthaus Franz Pichler Bike- and E-Bike Rentals, LungauCard Service 5571 Mariapfarr, Bruckdorf 113 T +43 (0)6473 8206 E-Bike office@sport-pichler.at Service www.sport-pichler.at Die Ferienreg
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Sporthaus Franz Pichler Bike- and E-Bike Rentals, LungauCard Service 5570 Mauterndorf, Markt 54 T +43 (0)6472 7363 E-Bike Service office@sport-pichler.at www.sport-pichler.at ion Lungau
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16 Rest Sport GmbH Bike- and E-Bike Rentals 5570 Mauterndorf, Schizentrum 416 T +43 (0)6472 200 44 office@sport-rest.com www.sport-rest.com 17 E-Mobil Graggaber E-Bike-Service 5570 Mauterndorf, Bundesstr. 230 T +43 (0)6472 7288 0
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Sportfex GmbH Bike- and E-Bike Rentals, Service 5582 St. Michael, Murtalstr. 641 LungauCard T +43 (0)6477 20271 info@sportfex.at E-Bike Service www.sportfex.at ion Lungau
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of Muhr! On this some 365 km-long route - with a drop of 1,700 vm, - you will accompany the river from the Lungau, through Styria and all the way to Slovenia. You can design/combine the individual stages however the mood takes you. Info: www.murradweg.com IMPORTANT! The numbering given to bike paths shown on the map does not correspond with the numbers displayed on the signs alongside the actual bike paths!
Highlights along the Mur Bike Path 12 Golf Course in St. Michael
18-hole tournament course set amid impressive riverside meadows with ponds, wetlands and the Mur River itself - which golfers find themselves having to play across twice during their round. The 9-hole Par 3 course offers beginning golfers a great way to whet their appetite for this wonderful game! Info: Golfclub Lungau T +43 (0)6477 7448, www.golfclub-lungau.com
13 Murinsel recreation area/St. Michael
The “Mur Island” was built alongside the River Mur – it is a popular recreation area with original features that include a “rest island“ with wooden bench seating, rocks to lie on, as well as a willow bower. Tip: The starting point for the “Hiking Path of the Senses” and “Bird-Watching Path” is reachable from here on foot. For the precise route, please refer to the map left-hand side - (J/K). Info: Tourist office T +43 (0)6477 8913, www.sanktmichael.at
Cultural bike path - Folk-Heritage Year in Unternberg
At the rest areas along the Mur bike path, the Mitterbergrunde, and the Schwarzenberg route through Unternberg, the young farmers association has depicted local folk customs by means of sculptures and figures made of wood, metal, and other natural materials. Information boards also provide descriptions of each of the folk customs. Trail route: Between the communities of Pischelsdorf and Neggerndorf.
Barrier-Free Mur Bike Path
The Barrier-Free Mur Bike Path makes it possible for wheelchair-users to ride the route using hand-bikes. A broader path and many conveniences for riders of hand-bikes. An accessible toilet (for people with impairments or disabilities) you can find in community Unternberg - at the parking place of the town hall.
Bike Path of Legends & Myths
Along the Mur Bike Path between Tamsweg and Ramingstein, you will find a world filled with a wealth of legends. As you pass by original bike-path stations with their carved info boards, you will learn so much about legends which are said to have occurred at these various locations, accompanied by additional fascinating facts about wood and the surrounding forests.
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18 Arnold Sampl Bike Rentals and Service 5581 St. Margarethen, Gewerbegebiet 193 T +43 (0)6476 562 F +43 (0)6476 563 sampl@aon.at www.sampl.cc
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22 Intersport Frühstückl Bike Rentals and Service 5580 Tamsweg, Kirchengasse 7 T +43 (0)6474 6655 E-Bike Service F +43 (0)6474 6655 33 intersport@fruehstueckl.at www.fruehstueckl.at 23 Radfux
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ca. 700 vm, max. 13% gradient, ca. 32 km, starting point: St. Michael – gently uphill as far as Riedingtal Coming from St. Michael, when you reach Unterweissburg switch to the Zederhauser Landesstrasse and continue with a leisurely bike ride to the village of Zederhaus. Between 24th June and 15th August, you can enjoy looking at the garlanded Prangstangen poles which are on display in the church there. Your ride now takes you on a paved road in the direction of Riedingtal Nature Park (toll charge for cars: € 8.00 at the hut) - and it is also possible to take a side trip from the small community of Rothenwand to Nahendfeld. The overwhelming alpine panorama of the nature park as well as several mountain huts and country inns await everyone who decides to take on this particular bike tour.
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Bike-Events 2018 28th Tour de Mur 31st May to 02nd June 2018
Churches 28 St. Leonhard’s Pilgrimage Church/Tamsweg Generally regarded as one of the most beautiful Gothic country churches in the southern German-speaking region, known especially for its “Golden Window”. Guided tours are offered by appointment! Info: Marianne Resch T +43 (0)6474 6870
29 Pilgrimage Church/Mariapfarr Originally built in Romanesque style, the church acquired its current appearance in the 15th cent. Nevertheless, visitors can still enjoy the 13th and 14th cent. frescoes. Adjacent to the parsonage, you will find Joseph Mohr square with the “Silent Night Fountain”. Guided church-tours are possible! Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6473 8766, www.mariapfarr.at
30 Laurentius Church/Mariapfarr Probably the oldest church in the Lungau region, in Althofen outside Mariapfarr. First chronicled in the year 923, this became the base for Christianization of the Lungau. Today’s building dates back to the 18th century. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6473 8766 www.mariapfarr.at
31 St. Gertrauden Filial Church Mauterndorf This Romanesque church in the community of St. Gertrauden is the oldest church in Mauterndorf. A unique feature: “The Cemetery of Innocent (un-Christened) Children“. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6472 7949, www.mauterndorf.at
32 St. Wolfgang’s Church Mauterndorf Built in 1642, this church, along with its Mount Calvary, is enthroned high above the town. Aside from magnificent panoramic views, the crucifixion group on the south wall of the church is a particular draw for visitors. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6472 7949, www.mauterndorf.at
33 St. Bartholomew’s Parish Church/Mauterndorf This church in the town center features both Romanesque, as well as Early Gothic and Baroque elements. Especially noteworthy is the painting at the high altar, “The Martyrdom of St. Bartholomew“, a work by J. Fr. Pireth dating from 1668. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6472 7949, www.mauterndorf.at
34 St. Paul’s Parish Church/Lessach After a fire in 1857, the church was rebuilt in Neo-Gothic style. During renovation work in 1984, the sun dial on the south side of the church, dated 1763, was discovered. The interior of the church has been renovated in recent years, while the new altar (very beautiful work of Lungau artist, Peter Brandstätter) was consecrated in September 2010. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6484 813, www.tourismuslungau.at
35 Maria Hollenstein Pilgrimage Church/Ramingstein This small church was built in 1745 and consecrated in 1748. Maria Hollenstein is especially popular as a church in which to get married. It is open throughout the day and visitors are welcome daily. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6475 802 17, www.tourismuslungau.at
from St. Michael to Bad Radkersburg 11th International Climate Protection Bike Tour Info: www.tour-de-mur.at
„Lungauer Bikerrallye für Jedermann“ 15th August 2018 in Tamsweg Info: www.tourismuslungau.at
36 Pilgrimage Church of St. Augustine/St. Margarethen
Castles & Palaces 24 Schloss Moosham near Unternberg Amongst the common folk of the Lungau, Moosham was undoubtedly quite a bit less popular than it is today, serving as the administrative center of the region and the seat of the local governor, who exercised high justice on behalf of the prince archbishops. Those must have been terrible times indeed, for it was behind these castle walls that the witch trials were held! Guided Tours of the Castle Museum: May, June, September: Daily except Monday 10.00, 11.00 am and 01.00 to 04.00 pm at the top of every hour July, August: Daily 10.00 am to 04.00 pm at the top of every hour October: Daily except Monday 11.00 am and 02.00 pm Children’s Tours: May through September every Thursday at 10.00 am and 02.00 pm Prices: adults € 11.00, groups of 20 or more € 9.00, children € 6.00, groups of children or pupils € 5.00 Info: Castle Management T +43 (0)6476 305, www.schlossmoosham.at
25 Mauterndorf Castle At Mauterndorf Castle - 13th cent. - the former toll station and occasional summer residence of the Salzburg prince archbishops, the Middle Ages come back to life. Set out on a spectacular journey back through time. Hours: 01st May to 31st October, daily 10.00 am to 06.00 pm Prices: adults € 9.50 - groups of 10 or more € 8.00, children (ages 6 to 15) € 5.50, family ticket € 22.50 Info: Castle Management T +43 (0)6472 7426, www.salzburg-burgen.at, SalzburgerLand Card accepted!
26 Finstergrün Castle near Ramingstein Old walls filled with youthful exuberance! How would you like to spend the night in a real castle? In Ramingstein, you have the opportunity to do just that. Overnight stay is possible from 01st May until 15th October. Guided Tours upon request! Info: Castle Management T +43 (0)6475 228, T +43 (0)699 18877077, www.burg-finstergruen.at
This church, whose history extends back to the year 1250, was for a long time the destination for pilgrimages in veneration of St. Augustine and the Virgin Mary. Numerous votive tablets indicate that Augustine was invoked especially by those suffering from eye maladies. The ceiling painting is by famous Lungau painter Gregor Lederwasch. The linden trees at St. Augustine’s church are protected under nature conservancy laws. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6476 812, www.stmargarethen.at
37 Parish Church of St. Michael Presumably in the 9 /10 century, the first church was built in St. Michael on the site of a pre-Christian place of worship. After this fell into disrepair around the year 1100, the new St. Michael’s Church was built and first chronicled in 1147. Circa 1500, the nave was added to the parish church and, together with the filial church of St. Martin, reconsecrated in 1513. The octagonal charnel house St. Wolfgang’s Chapel - probably dates back to the 14th century. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6477 8913, www.sanktmichael.at th
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38 Filial and Pilgrimage Church of St. Egidius/St. Michael The “Egidikirche“ stands to the west of the market town above Dasl. It was first chronicled in the 13th century. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6477 8913, www.sanktmichael.at
39 Filial Church of St. Martin St. Michael This church is first chronicled in 1163 and stands in the St. Martin section of town. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6477 8913, www.sanktmichael.at
40 Sacred Heart Filial Church in Oberweissburg/St. Michael Oberweissburg, which is located to the northwest along the banks of the Zederhausbach, also belongs to the parish of St. Michael. The small church, with a domed turret on its ridgeline, was built in 1912/13 based on a design by Salzburg architect Paul Geppert. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6477 8913, www.sanktmichael.at
42 St. George’s Pilgrimage Church & Bronze Statue/Thomatal This pilgrimage church is a jewel and living testament to different architectural periods. Here you will find a ceiling painting by Seraphin Lederwasch, as well as the hand-powered bellows of an organ from the year 1812. The truly unique clock and striking mechanisms, as well as handrung bells, make this church - which has no electricity or heating - a very special place of worship, one where Ecclesiastical Counselor Valentin Pfeifenberger served for 50 years. A bronze monument to him, which was erected in 2004 after his death, depicts him riding on a donkey. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6476 250, www.thomatal.at
43 St. Rupert’s Parish Church Weisspriach Here you will find beautiful frescoes dating from the 11th and 12th centuries. You are welcome to visit this church on your own during the daytime. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6473 7014 14, www.weisspriach-lungau.at
Museums 44 Parish, Pilgrimage & Silent Night Museum/Mariapfarr Adjoining the pilgrimage church is the Silent Night & Pilgrimage Museum. Gaze in wonder at the silver altar, and browse documentation about the life and times of Joseph Mohr, who wrote the world-famous Christmas song “Silent Night!” here in Mariapfarr in 1816. Dates & Times: As posted! Special tours for 6 or more possible anytime with advance registration through Mariapfarr tourist office at T +43 (0)6473 8766. Prices: adults € 5.00, seniors from 60 years on € 4.00, youths € 3.00, children € 1.00, Special tours for groups of 6 or more: € 5.00, incl. church: € 7.00; just the church tour € 3.00. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6473 8766, www.wallfahrtsmuseum.at, www.stillenachtmuseum.at SalzburgerLand Card accepted!
45 Lungau Museum of Regional History & Culture/Mauterndorf Experience Lungau traditions in all their uniqueness and diversity throughout the course of the four seasons. Also awaiting you are impressive depictions of life in the rural farming community. Open yourself to the magic and enchantment of beautiful minerals from the Lungau region. Dates & Times: May to October - guided tours by appointment! Info & Registration: Museum T +43 (0)676 9717276 or T +43 (0)6472 7393, SalzburgerLand Card accepted!
46 Lungau Heritage Museum Tamsweg Here you will find a fascinating cross-section of life in the town and country, tools, folk costumes, sacred art and examples of popular piety, a collection of furniture chests, Roman finds and much more. Guided Tours: beginning of June to mid September. Groups of 5 or more with advance registration. Market tour by phone registration. Info & Registration: Family Heitzmann T +43 (0)6474 6504, T +43 (0)650 9645833 or T +43 (0)664 4145685
47 Historic Maurergut Farm Zederhaus From a cultural and historical perspective, a particularly interesting farm in Zederhaus with natural stone walls, a traditional grain silo made of brick (known here as a “Troadkasten”) and the “stamp mill”. Tours: beginning of June until the end of September, Wednesdays and Sundays from 02.00 pm to 05.00 pm (also possible outside of these times if you make an appointment by phone) Prices: adults € 3.00, children (7 until 15 years) € 2.00 / reduction for groups (6 or more persons) Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6478 801, T +43 (0)650 5550903, www.zederhaus.at
48 “Walcherhäusl” Museum on the Mill Path/Zederhaus A walk along the Mühlenweg (please refer to the map R) gives you the opportunity to visit this rustic museum with a wealth of information and examples of farm life. Tours: beginning of June until the end of September: Thursdays and Sundays from 02.00 to 05.00 pm (also possible outside of these times by phone appointment) Prices: adults € 3.00, children (7 until 15 years) € 2.00 / reduction for groups (6 or more persons) Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6478 801, T +43 (0)650 5550903, www.zederhaus.at
49 Kodak History Camera Museum/Zederhaus The Camera Museum provides visitors with a cross-section of the Kodak company, including several hundred exhibits and the first detective camera. Hours: year-round on the third Sunday of every month - by appointment - from 02.00 to 05.00 pm and by appointment. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6478 801, www.zederhaus.at
Excursion Trips 50 The Taurach Railway Still huffing and puffing along to this day, through the countryside between Mauterndorf and St. Andrä, is one of the last 760-mm narrow-gauge railways in Austria. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6472 7949 or Mr. Steinacher T +43 (0)664 5751215, www.club760.at, SalzburgerLand Card accepted!
51 The Murtal Railway Steam train between Murau and Tamsweg. Schedule: Timetable available from the railway station in Tamsweg and the Tamsweg Tourist Office. Info & Timetables: Railway station Tamsweg T +43 (0)6474 2216 or T +43 (0)3532 2233, www.club 760.at
Vitality & 52 SAMSUNN Wellness Center/Mariapfarrr Want to truly unwind during your vacation and feel better than you have in years? Attractive rooms drenched in natural lighting, along with a rich variety of sauna and wellness opportunities, create the perfect ambience in which to escape the daily routine and leave stress far behind. Aside from our “hot rooms”, which are set at a variety of temperatures - ranging from a steam bath to a fiery hot sauna - you can also look forward to a comprehensive selection of fitness-, massage and beauty services. Info & Timetables: SAMSUNN Vitality & Wellness Center T +43 (0)6473 20020, www.samsunn.at, SalzburgerLand Card accepted!
53 Mariapfarr Outdoor Pool Hours: Beginning of June until the beginning of September (depending on weather conditions). Info: SAMSUNN Vitality & Wellness Center T +43 (0)6473 20020, SalzburgerLand Card accepted!
54 BadeINSEL Tamsweg Indoor pool with adventure area, open-air pool, sauna facility and mini golf. Hours: Beginning of June until the beginning of September (depending on weather conditions) from 09.00 am until 07.30 pm, Indoor-area is year-round opened. Info: BadeINSEL T +43 (0)6474 2312, www.badeinsel.at, SalzburgerLand Card accepted!
55 Mauterndorf Adventure Pool Outdoor pool with adventure area, mini golf. Hours: Beginning of June until the end of August (depending on weather conditions) from 10.00 am until 07.00 pm Info: Adventure Pool T +43 (0)6472 7632, SalzburgerLand Card accepted!
56 St. Michael Outdoor Pool Hours: Beginning of June until the end of August (depending on weather) Info: Outdoor Pool T +43 (0)6477 8564, SalzburgerLand Card accepted!
Attractions & Recreational Opportunities 57 Crushing Mill & Smelter Kendlbruck/Ramingstein Located right next to the main highway is the crushing mill, an important element in the oremining process. The previously roasted silver ore was crushed into hazelnut-sized dimensions, or even smaller, at plants such as these. The Ramingstein crushing mill and the archbishops’ smelter were in operation until 1782. The Furnaces: The smelter consists of a blast furnace and, next to it, two fires in a ca. 19 mhigh chimney. Hours: Can be visited at any time, special tours on request. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6475 802 17, www.tourismuslungau.at
58 Silver Mine/Ramingstein For over 350 years, silver mining was an important source of revenue for Ramingstein. A visit to the silver mine offers an experience with a hint of adventure, allowing you to acquaint yourself with medieval mining techniques as they were originally practiced and giving you a glimpse of what life was like for the miners working underground. Registration required! Hours: 01st May until 31st October Info & Registration: Family Hoffmann T +43 (0)676 7022369, www.silberbergwerk.net
59 Bundschuh Smelter/Thomatal Natural resources played a big role in the history of the Lungau from the Middle Ages until the 19th century. This particular monument features a number of rare exhibits including an air-draft heater, a roasting furnace, lime kiln and water wheel. There is also a self-guided Miners’ Path out to the actual mining area itself. Tip: Also visit the newly built Hubertus Chapel located directly next to the Smelter Museum! Hours: 3rd Sunday in May until the end of September: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10.00 am to 04.00 pm, Sunday 03.00 to 06.00 pm. Groups with advance notice, daily! Prices: Adults € 8.00, students € 4.00, family ticket (2 adults + child) € 18.00, groups of 10 or more € 6.00 per person Info: T +43 (0)6476 202 31 (during regular opening times) or T +43 (0)664 73494952, www.hochofen-bundschuh.at, SalzburgerLand Card accepted!
60 The “Sarchen” & Charnel House/Lessach Unique in all of Europe are the wooden grave borders - known as “Sarchen”. Cemetery regulations allow for exclusive use of castor wrought-iron crosses, as well as these “Sarchen” of prescribed dimensions. On the east side of St. Paul’s Parish Church you will find the Charnel House, a building about which numerous tales are told: The remains of the pious deceased were disinterred by the grave diggers of that time, washed, bleached in the sun and brought to the chapel of the dead, allowing the villagers to venerate their local holy figures. In 1996, a fresco was discovered on the ceiling. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6484 813, www.tourismuslungau.at
61 Medieval Judgment Site on Saling Hill/Mariapfarr Saling Hill in Bruckdorf was once a “Thingplatz”, or judgment site, for the Lungau region, a role that went all the way back to the Early Middle Ages. In 2006, the Village of Bruckdorf restored this historic site true to the original. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6473 8766, www.mariapfarr.at
62 “Alte Mühle” - Trattner Mill St. Margarethen This is the last preserved mill along the banks of the Karlsbergbach, having once served as a community mill for several local farmers and remaining in operation until the 1950’s. Because water levels would rise and fall over the course of the year, this particular mill is known as a “cloud-burst mill”, often forced to stand still for weeks at a time. During such periods, the vacant structure would frequently attract tramps, fugitives and even lovers. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6476 812, www.stmargarethen.at
63 “The Holy Family in Pine” Thomatal/Schönfeld At the Suppanalm, on the way from Bundschuh to Schönfeld, we find figures of the holy family, St. Leonhard and St. Barbara, carved into standing trunks of stone pine by sculptor, Ernst Adelsberger. In 2001, a splendid chapel was built over this group of figures. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6476 250, www.thomatal.at
64 Josefshütte Thomatal/Schönfeld In memory of Ecclesiastical Counselor Valentin Pfeifenberger: Chapel in Schönfeld, rebuilt after a fire, a place of encounter, devotion and reflection. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6476 250, www.thomatal.at
Riding and Horse-Drawn Carriages Mariapfarr/Weißpriach 65 Family Angermann Riding and carriage rides with Haflinger horses in Bruckdorf. Info: Family Angermann T +43 (0)664 5257226
66 Icelandic horses Alois Lankmayer Riding on Icelandic horses. Info: Family Lankmayer T +43 (0)664 4541719
67 Reiterparadies Kirchnerhof Riding on Icelandic horses. Info: Mrs. Kobel T +43 (0)664 1225261
68 Hansalhof Guided treks on Icelandic horses and ponies in small groups as well as pony rides for children. Info: Family Rauter T +43 (0)660 6504672, www.hansalhof.at
69 Hacklhof In district Pirka, Riding on Icelandic horses. Info: Family Perner T +43 (0)650 8010594
Riding and Horse-Drawn Carriages St. Michael 70 Alpine Equestrian Center Katschberg Treks, riding lessons in the indoor riding arena, carriage and pony rides. Info: Mr. Neuschitzer T +43 (0)664 2844583, www.pferdezentrum-katschberg.at
71 Ponyalm Katschberg The Ponyalm is located inside Gontal nature sanctuary on the Katschberg. Here children can enjoy, watch, pet and ride ponies in all their variety. Hours: Begin of June to mid September. Info: Ponyalm T +43 (0)664 2844583, www.ponyalm.at
72 Neuhauserstadl Unterweißburg Carriage rides, 2 horse-power trips to your chosen excursion destination. Info: Family Seewald/Gruber T +43 (0)664 9064160, www.neuhauserstubn.at
Riding and Horse-Drawn Carriages Tamsweg 73 Mehlhartlgut Horse and pony trekking, lessons, kids‘ rides, registration required! Info: Family Santner T +43 (0)664 1715450
74 Rossbacherhof Carriage rides, riding lessons on Haflinger horses, riding for people with handicaps. Info: Family Hönegger-Wieland T +43 (0)6474 6268, T +43 (0)664 4659188
Riding and Horse-Drawn Carriages Tweng 75 Postgut Noriker Breeders & Riding Stables Horse-Drawn Carriages, Riding instruction on Noriker horses, treks, horse-assisted learning. Info: Family Klary T +43 (0)6471 20206, www.norikerzucht.at
76 Outdoorparc Lungau Mariapfarr The Outdoorparc Lungau was seemingly created for families and sports enthusiasts of every age: a modern Flying Fox with 10 stations and a total length of 850 m, a team parcours with a giant swing, pamper pole, climbing wall, and Jacob’s ladder, a street soccer area, a low-ropes course as well as a slide and trampoline for the little ones, a bouldering rock with an over 100 m2 climbing surface, kayaks, canoes, stand-uppaddling and a zorb-ball for children. Snack bar also available. NEW: Double-Fly - 160 m ride above the lake. Info: Outdoorparc Lungau T +43 (0)6472 20033, www.outdoorparc.com
77 Archery in Mauterndorf We offer you an introduction to the fascinating world of archery - ideal for young and old! With the expert assistance of an archery guide, you will learn the basic techniques. Dates: Every Wednesday at 12.30 pm - by phone appointment. Info/Meeting Point: Sport Pichler Mauterndorf branch, T +43 (0)6472 7363, www.sport-pichler.at
78 Adventurepark Katschberg/St. Michael Austria’s biggest adventure park An adventure park with extra-special kick. The trail leads through the treetops, demanding lots of skill and courage from our adventurers. The absolute highlight is the Flying Fox Park XXL – as you soar down a zipline at dizzying heights above the ground! The high-ropes course on the Katschberg isn’t just a great challenge for individuals, it also strengthens cohesion and trust amongst families, schools, clubs and businesses. NEW: 10 flying fox rides on the blackrated course + 20 stations f. children (3 until 5 years). 200 challenge stations in total. Hours: Please refer to the new 2018 brochure. Info: Mr. Seebacher T +43 (0)676 6370970, www.adventurepark-katschberg.at
79 Katschhausen Katschberg/St. Michael In “Katschhausen” nature & adventure world, visitors big and small can become part of the “Katschling Family” and experience a variety of natural phenomena. The modern, familyfriendly playground includes high-quality play stations with slides and see-saws, coloring workshop, bridges, a water world, petting zoo and a relaxing picnic area. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)4734 630, www.katschberg-rennweg.at
80 Katschi´s Gold Run Katschberg/St. Michael A new, exciting alpine coaster ride near the practice hill. Opening times: 16th June to 08th July: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday - 10.00 am to 05.00 pm; 09th July to 02nd September: Daily - 10.00 am to 06.00 pm and 03rd to 23rd September: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday - 10.30 am to 04.00 pm. Alpine coaster does not run in rainy or stormy weather! Info: Katschbergbahnen T +43 (0)4734 83888, www.katschi.at
Lungau Sport & Recreation 81 JUFA Area/St. Michael Beach volleyball court - competition-ready, fun court - suitable for soccer and basketball, net pyramid for free climbing, sand box, badminton equipment, see-saw, hill slides, and swings. Opening times: year-round, except for company holidays Info: JUFA St. Michael T +43 (0)5 7083630, www.jufa.eu
82 Alpine Airfield Mauterndorf
Austria’s highest alpine airfield. Open from April (if the landing strip is free of snow) until October. Info: Alpine Airfield T +43 (0)6472 7329, T +43 (0)688 8652391 or Mr. Gspandl T +43 (0)676 4281300, www.flugplatz-mauterndorf.at
83 RC Airfield Unternberg
The airfield for remote-controlled planes at Schloss Moosham in Unternberg is one of the most beautiful in Austria. With a well-maintained landing strip measuring 150 m by 20 m, you can fly there daily between 09.00 am and 07.00 pm during the summer. Guest Card is required. Planes must weigh under 20 kg and be no louder than 80 dB; an ideal setting for larger models and tow starts. Info: MFC Lungau T +43 (0)6474 6211, www.mfc-lungau.at
Customs & Traditions
Along with museums, churches, and old castles, Lungau also has unique customs: especially impressive are the “Samson” and “Prangstangen” processions. The splendidly dressed, wooden Samson figures, between 6 and 8 m tall, will wow you at several festival processions during the summer. The Prangstangen poles are garlanded with more than 50,000 flowers and can be admired at annual processions on 24th June in Zederhaus and on 29th June in Muhr. An additional highlight: the “Water Shoot” on the Prebersee (elevation 1,512 m). Every year on the last weekend in August, the marksmen aim and shoot at the reflection of the target in the water. The shot then ricochets off the water and (hopefully) hits the target on the shore. Events calendar: events.lungau.at
Mountain Lifts with a Summer Schedule 84 Grosseckbahn Mauterndorf 8-passenger cabin lift
Hours of operation: 05th to 28th June and 11th to 30th September: Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday - 09.00 am to 04.30 pm* 01st July to 09th September: Daily - 09.00 am to 04.30 pm* Info: Lungau lift company T +43 (0)6472 8008, www.bergbahnen-lungau.at, SalzburgerLand Card accepted!
The LungauCard With the LungauCard, experience the Lungau region of Salzburg “All inclusive”! One card, five months, countless opportunities: With the LungauCard, awaiting holidaymakers are a wide variety of all-inclusive and discounted activities for the whole family. If you show your valid all-inclusive LungauCard, you will receive one-time free (with our All-Inclusive Partners) and/or discounted (through our Bonus Partners) use of numerous mountain lifts, sightseeing attractions and excursion destinations, outdoor activities, museums, wellness centers, swimming pools and much more throughout the Lungau. The Card is valid from 01st June until 31st October (not all services are offered for the full validity period of the card) for the duration of your stay at one of our participating accommodation providers.
Picture: Bergwelten - Tom Son
• ca. 200 vm, max. 12% gradient, ca. 31 km, starting point: Tamsweg 01 Mitterberg Tour
Founded in about the year 1200, the castle is first chronicled at the beginning of the 13th century. In 1242, the castle and the entire Lessach region were sold to the Archbishop of Salzburg. During archaeological excavations conducted in 2001, 8m-high remains of the fortified tower, as well as castle walls as much as 4m thick were unearthed. Many legends have been preserved through the generations about the “Thurnschallweibl” - the last lady of this castle. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6484 813 www.tourismuslungau.at
According to one legend, St. Augustine’s Chapel has been in existence since 283 AD. Many locals and guests visit the chapel for the “Augenstil Wasser”, water which is reputed to be able to alleviate eye ailments. Info: Tourist office T +43 (0)6477 8913, www.sanktmichael.at
Wellness & Swimming
LungauCard partners are marked in this folder with the LungauCard-symbol. You can find all LungauCard partners in our LungauCard brochure and on our homepage! Info: Ferienregion Salzburger Lungau T +43 (0)6477 8988, card.lungau.at
SalzburgerLand Card More vacation for less money - Explore 190 complementary attractions throughout SalzburgerLand - Either enjoy the City of Mozart with the included 24-hourSalzburg-Card or use the card for a free ride on the Grossglockner High-Alpine Road - Family Bonus – 3rd child or more (age: 6-15) is free! Valid: 01st May until 26th October Current prices can be found at www.salzburgerlandcard.com Info: Ferienregion Salzburger Lungau T +43 (0)6477 8988, www.salzburgerlandcard.com
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Severe head injuries may result from a cycling accident. Many of these injuries can be avoided by wearing a bicycle helmet. That’s why you should always wear a good-fitting bicycle helmet every time you ride – and that goes for adults as well as children. Children under 12 must wear a bike helmet by law. The accompanying parent or adult is responsible to ensure the child does indeed wear a helmet. This law also applies to children under 12 who are being transported in a bicycle trailer or on a bicycle. Bright clothing, preferably with reflective strips, is important, especially in the dark or when visibility is poor.
41 St. Augustine’s Chapel/St. Michael
2018
The difficulty of the various routes is indicated as follows: beginner intermediate expert
Equipment
27 Thurnschall Castle Ruins near Lessach
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Salzburg`s Lungau
Further Informationen
The “Salzburger Lungau” is a region marked by distinctive local traditions, high biodiversity and pristine habitats. While the term “biosphere” might well sound a little bit dry, it actually refers to one of the most beautiful natural settings in SalzburgerLand; to an especially valuable place where mankind, the environment, the economy, along with traditions and folk customs, all thrive. As the third and largest of Austria’s Biosphere Reserves, the Salzburger Lungau is a model region for sustainable development. For holidaymakers, this distinction guarantees an absolutely authentic experience: Those who have a true appreciation for unique traditions and diverse ecology are certain to feel wonderfully at home here. Our location between the peaks of the Radstädter Tauern and the Kärntner Nockberge mountains also guarantees that Lungau is well sheltered from the prevailing winds, while there is barely any fog, and the quality of the air and water is second to none. Info: www.biosphaerenpark.eu
FERIENREGION SALZBURGER LUNGAU Rotkreuzgasse 100 A-5582 St. Michael T +43 (0)6477 8988 F +43 (0)6477 8988 20 info@lungau.at www.lungau.at
85 Sonnenbahn St. Michael 8-passenger cabin lift
Hours of operation: 05th July to 06th September: Every Thursday - 09.00 am to 04.00 pm* Info: Office Fanningberg lifts T +43 (0)6473 7008, www.fanningberg.info
87 Katschberg-Aineck Ski Area 3-seater chair lift
Aineck Lift – car park at the Katschberg Pass Hours of operation: 18th June to 06th July and 03rd to 28th September: Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 09.00 am to noon and 01.00 to 04.00 pm*. 08th July to 31st August: Sunday to Friday (in good weather) - 09.00 am to 04.00 pm* Info: Office Katschberg lifts T +43 (0)4734 83888, www.katschi.at SalzburgerLand Card accepted!
Obertauern Grünwaldkopfbahn 88 10-passenger cabin lift incl. Hochalmbahn 6-seater chair lift Hours of operation: 30th June to 16th September: Daily 09.00 am to 05.00 pm* Info: Grünwaldkopfbahn T +43 (0)6456 7226, www.ski-obertauern.at SalzburgerLand Card accepted! *Cable car does not run in rainy or stormy weather!
Nature Parks & More Riedingtal Nature Park/Zederhaus
Thanks to its cultural charm and scenic beauty, Riedingtal is a popular excursion destination for young and old alike. It’s a hiking paradise with gentle valleys, though also rugged cirques and high peaks, crystal-clear tarns and charming, alpine chalets. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6478 801, www.naturpark-riedingtal.at
Muhr the Natural Park Community
The beauty and diversity of these mountain landscapes in the Hohe Tauern National Park are the reason why they were originally included as part of Central Europe’s biggest national park. The Mur, Austria’s second-biggest river, has its headwaters in this community. And it is from where that the famous Mur Bike Trail starts. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6479 218 www.muhr-info.at
Preber Sports and Recreation Region
Within quick, easy reach of Tamsweg is the Preber region, one of the popular excursion destinations for the Lungau’s locals and visitors alike. Whether that be to hike, bike, or to take a romantic stroll around the lake, punctuated by a stop-off at one of the area’s traditional country inns. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6474 2145, www.tourismuslungau.at
Göriach Hut Village
A hill-country village that is unique unto itself, easy to reach for seniors and even parents pushing a pram. It is just a 5-minute walk from the turn-around point. Info: Tourist Office T +43 (0)6483 212 11, www.goeriach.at
Nockberge Biosphere Reserve
The Nockberge Biosphere Reserve lies in the Austrian province of Carinthia, extending between Liesertal - from Eisentratten to Radenthein in the west, from Bad Kleinkirchheim to Patergassen in the south and across the Reichenau plain to the Turracherhöhe, as well as along the provincial border to Innerkrems in the north. Info: www.nationalparknockberge.at
Obertauern
Göriach
Ramingstein
Thomatal
Other sightseeing destinations and special events are compiled in the “Summer Journal 2018“ and in our “Family Adventure Program” (available at all tourist offices and in the Ferienregion Salzburger Lungau).
Hours of operation: 07th to 28th June and 13th to 30th September: Every Thursday and Sunday - 09.00 am to 04.30 pm* 01st July to 09th September: Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday - 09.00 am to 04.30 pm* Info: Lungau lift company T +43 (0)6472 8008, www.bergbahnen-lungau.at SalzburgerLand Card accepted! TIP: “Sunrise Lift Ride” from 04th July 2018. Further information: www.sanktmichael.at/ de/events
86 Fanningbergbahnen 6-seater chair lift „Samsonbahn“
in the Lungau region of Salzburg
Lungau’s sun-drenched high basin, perched at over 1,000 metres above sea level, is a paradise for cyclists. Star-shaped, like the spokes of a wheel, the romantic side valleys of the Lungau radiate outwards, just waiting to be “pedaled” by you.
Tips for Safe Cycling
bike map included cycling-related tips sights, attractions and museums excursion destinations for the whole family
Enjoyable Bike Rides in the Lungau region of Salzburg
Mountain biking in healthy alpine air with new mountain-bike map Small enough to still be an insider tip. Big enough to be able to offer a one-of-a-kind variety of mountain-bike tours. The new 500 km long MTB network - 15 carefully selected tours featuring all levels of difficulty, as well as the exclusive valley-to-valley “Lungau EXTREM” tour, sets the pulses of bikers racing faster with ever vertical meter climbed.
The map is available at all local and regional tourist offices in Lungau for a price of € 10,-. Further details can be found online at rad.lungau.at
The new mountain-bike map includes descriptions, maps and elevation profiles for all of the routes and variants, plus an additional description of the “Lungau EXTREM”.
15 improved and lengthened mountain-bike tours 01 Gontal Tour
09 Longa Tour
02 Hollerberg Tour
10 Lignitz Tour
03 Muritzen Tour
11 Mitterberg Plus Tour
04 Rieding Tour
12 Göriach Tour
Start: St. Michael Distance: 33,4 km + 1,1 km + 2,5 km Lowest/Highest Point: 1.050 m/1.830 m Total gains: 965 Vm + 150 Vm + 125 Vm Start: St. Michael Distance: 11,9 km Lowest/Highest Point: 1.075 m/1.601 m Total gains: 526 Vm Start: Muhr Distance: 14,6 km (one direction) Lowest/Highest Point: 1.123 m/1.752 m Total gains: 635 Vm Start: Zederhaus Distance: 15,5 km (one direction) + 7,4 km + 2,4 km Lowest/Highest Point: 1.205 m/1.712 m Total gains: 507 Vm + 400 Vm + 165 Vm
05 Trogalm Tour
Start: Mauterndorf Distance: 19,3 km + 2,3 km Lowest/Highest Point: 1.123 m/2.072 m Total gains: 715 Vm + 264 Vm
06 Neuseß Tour
Start: Mauterndorf Distance: 15,2 km Lowest/Highest Point: 1.098 m/1.550 m Total gains: 480 Vm
07 Lantschfeld Tour
Start: Mauterndorf Distance: 21,0 km (one direction) Lowest/Highest Point: 1.123 m/1.450 m Total gains: 390 Vm
Start: Weißpriach Distance: 12,1 km (one direction) Lowest/Highest Point: 1.195 m/1.323 m Total gains: 406 Vm Start: Mariapfarr Distance: 10,5 km (one direction) Lowest/Highest Point: 1.120 m/1.560 m Total gains: 440 Vm Start: St. Andrä Distance: 25,7 km Lowest/Highest Point: 1.055 m/1.400 m Total gains: 535 Vm Start: Göriach Distance: 15,2 km Lowest/Highest Point: 1.170 m/1.839 m Total gains: 669 Vm
13 Lessach Tour
Start: Lessach Distance: 15,3 km Lowest/Highest Point: 1.175 m/1.853 m Total gains: 665 Vm
14 Preber Tour
Start: Tamsweg Distance: 35,9 km + 3,3 km Lowest/Highest Point: 1.022 m/1.862 m Total gains: 1.250 Vm + 350 Vm
15 Leißnitz Tour
Start: St. Margarethen Distance: 6,9 km (one direction) Lowest/Highest Point: 1.050 m/1.750 m Total gains: 700 Vm
08 Fanningberg Tour
Start: Mariapfarr Distance: 19,1 km Lowest/Highest Point: 1.090 m/1.480 m Total gains: 530 Vm
The exclusive valley-to-valley “Lungau EXTREM” tour The “Lungau EXTREM” boasts a total length of 158.3 km and almost 7.200 meters in vertical gains. We recommend tackling the “Lungau EXTREM” in 4 stages: 1. Tamsweg - Göriach: 40,6 km l Total gains: 1.935 Vm 2. Göriach - St. Michael: 45,6 km l Total gains: 2.068 Vm 3. St. Michael - Katschberg - St. Michael: 34,7 km Total gains: 1.556 Vm 4. St. Michael - Tamsweg: 37,4 km l Total gains: 1.613 Vm This valley-to-valley tour is suitable for more athletic and experienced mountain bikers!