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Interactive Map of the Lungau
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The Lungau Tourist Offices provide a really good Interactive Map depicting an overview of the Valley. There you can see the locations of various attractions including Alm Huts, Churches, Museums and Wild Life Parks. The map details Walking Routes, Hiking and Biking Trails both around the towns and over the Mountain landscape. You can zoom in using the tool on the top left hand side of the page.
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Golf
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The Golf Club Lungau is set in it's own private paradise among the Mountainous vista. It is located just off the main road in Sankt Michael. There are many courses and packages on offer and their website is available in English and German.
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Cycling and Mountain Bike Riding
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Cycle Events in St Michcel
(click HERE for English)
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The Lungau is a mountain bike and cycling paradise. There are no less than 15 official routes through the towns, along the river, over and around the surrounding hills and mountains. All trails are well signed and offer varying levels of difficulty. Detailed Maps are available from the Tourist office for €9,00
The Tourist, Towns and Mountain Websites will provide more specific information about each particular area. For an idea of routes starting from St Michael specific click HERE / English. Also check out the Lungau Interactive Map
For bike hire in St Michael look no further than Sport Friedrich / English located in the centre of town.
For guided tours visit Fresch:up
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Walking and Hiking
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Walking and Hiking is a popular pastime in Austria. The Lungau offers a wealth of different routes in breathtaking scenery with over 60 mountain lakes / English. You can quench your thirst, curb your hunger and take a well deserved rest in one of the many traditional and homely huts along the way.
The Lungau Kulturwanderung is well signed with a series of notice boards describing local ancient histories, myths and legends as you walk through the Lungau towns. The Waldlehrpfard takes you on a trip through the flora and fauna of the Landscape. There also is a great mountain hiking route to Aineck and Bonner Hütte. An overview of these routes can be found at St Michael / Enlgish
The specific town and mountain lift websites have more detail about each particular area. The Lungau site / English also provides a nice overview with a very good Interactive Map
The Lungauer Wanderbücherl details 33 hiking and walking routes in our region and is available to buy from the tourist office in town
Some of the outdoor centres offer guided walks. Have a look at Fresch:up
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Nordic Walking & Jogging
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For more information visit NFP
(click HERE for English translation)
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Nordic Walking was originally developed in Finland as a method of summer training for top athletes. It has grown swiftly in popularity since it's first introduction with many dedicated trails and schools now located across Europe.
It is said to be very easy to learn, using a similar method to that of Cross Country Skiing, and able to be performed with different techniques at varying levels of intensity. It is also well promoted for those with back and knee problems.
The Lungau Nature.Fitness.Park ® has communities across the valley including St Michael offering 11 selected walking routes. Click HERE / English for details, or visit a MAP of routes centred around St Michael.
Instruction and pole hire is available from most outdoor centres, for St Michael look no further than Sport Friedrich / English
Fresch:up in Katschberg also offer tuition.
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Motorbike Tours
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Click HERE / English for a few Motorbike Tour seggestions starting from St Michael.
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Grossglockner High Alpine Road
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The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is one of our most famous Mountain Passes. This well
known 48km alpine route, which has special features and considerations
specifically for Motorcycle Rider, takes each traveller on a wonderful
journey to an altitude of 2,504m and into the Heart of the Hohe Tauern
National Park. The Grossglockner Mountain is the highest peak in Austria
at 3,798m and also counts among one of the highest mountain peaks in
the Alps.
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Swimming
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There are a number of open air Swimming Pools in the Lungau, one of the nicest being our very own Open Air Pool in St Michael with options for Mini Golf, Table Tennis, Sun Loungers and Restaurant. The St Michael town website supplys some superb panoramic views of the pool
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One of the largest pool complexes can be found a short drive away in Tamsweg. Die BadeINSEL / English has both indoor and outdoor pools and offers all year round wet fun! There are Waterslides for the kids (big and small), Tennis, Athletics and a good Restaurant.
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Horseback Riding
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For Pony Trekking, Riding Lessons and all equestrian fun in St Michael contact:
BACHERHOF, Familie Shclick, St Martiner Bergweg, T 0043 (0)64778587
Many of the towns in the Lungau offer horse riding, for more options look at the Lungau Tourist website / Enlgish
A short drive or bus ride away from our house you can also find the Katschberg Horse Centre. They have a very nice website. Check out: Alpines Pferdezentrum Katschberg / English
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Horse Drawn Carriage Tours (Kutschenfahrten) are a lovely, peaceful way to enjoy the Lungau Landscape.
For bookings in St Michael contact:
BACHERHOF, Familie Schlick, St Martiner Bergweg, T 0043 (0)64778587
or visit:
Alpines Pferdezentrum Katschberg /English
More options are provided at the Lungau Tourist website /English
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| Fishing |
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Fishing is the perfect pastime to experience the peace and tranquility of the Lungau. The clear mountain streams and lakes are home to a bountiful fish habitat with something to meet every Angling need.
There are 3 groups listed with the Tourist Office in St Michael. Contact:
AGRARTEICH St Martin, T 0043 (0)6642251143
PRITZTEICH Höf, Familie Felber, T 0043 (0)64777437
BLASITEICH Fell, Gasthof Blasiwirt, T 0043 (0)64778402
For more options and information visit the Lungau Tourist website /English
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| Archery |
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Archery training and practice is available in various locations throughout the Valley. Our 2 closest options for hire and tuition are Fresch:up based in St Margarethen and Katschberg or the Haradal Sports & Outdoor Center in Mauterndorf.
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| Rafting, Kayaking and Canoeing |
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The clear mountain waters coming from heights of over 2000m make the Lungau an ideal place for Rafting, Kayaking and Canoeing.
The Fresch:up group offer trips and have shop locations at Katschberg and Aineck. The Tamsweg main website is also worth a look.
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Climbing
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Naturally surrounded by mountains, climbing is a popular sport in the Lungau. You do not have to be an expert to try it out with trained instructors and special tours available.
Climbing Wall, Tamsweg. Inter Sport Frühstückl, T 0043 (0)6474665520
ALIPINE SCHOOL Firn SEPP in Mauterndorf can provide a certified mountain guide. T 0043 (0)64727013
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Summer Tubing
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Fun for all the family; Summer Tubing is available with the Smarty Sports Holiday Activities at Mauterndorf.
Click HERE for English
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Lama Trekking
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For a different kind of expedition take your family out Lama Trekking.
Trips available to book from Haradal Sports in Mauterndorf.
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Quad Bikes
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Quad Bike hire is available at Göriach.
Quads can be hired by the hour or by the day, licence and age restrictions apply.
For more information visit Lungauer Quadverleih
Click HERE for an English Tranlation of the site.
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Paragliding
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What better way to see the Lungau Valley than to fly with St Michael's paragliding team. The flights take off from Speiereck and Aineck and bookings can be made at their offices in St Michael square. Contact:
Kirk Pirker, Market Street, St Michael. T 0043 (0)6644465272
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| Flying |
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The Lungau provides a perfect combination of high tech and pure nature at Austria's highest airfield in Mauterndorf. Here glider pilots from around the world meet to enjoy a majestic gliding experience.
For more information click on the following link: Flugplatz Mauterndorf
Click HERE for an English translation of the site.
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| Model Aeroplanes |
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Enthusiasts of Model Aircraft can visit the Lungau Model Flying Club at Moosalm, Unterberg.
For more information visit their website: Lungau-MFC
Click HERE for an English translation of the site
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| Tennis and Bowling |
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St Michael boasts is own Bowling Alley and selection of Tennis Courts.
Enquiries should be directed to Sport Friedrich / English
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| Volleyball |
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Beach Volleyball is not something you really associate with a mountainous valley, however here it is a very popular sport with various dedicated locations.
The closest to St Michael is at the Sportplatz in St Margarethen, T 0043 (0)699 11668557
There is also one of largest Beach Volleyball / English arenas in Austria is located along the road in Tamsweg.
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| Wellness and Recreation Centres |
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The Wellness Center Samsunn/ English is a short drive or bus ride away in Mariapfarr. Facilities offered include Saunas, Steam Rooms, Massage and Physio, a host of Beauty treatments and culinary delights.
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Die BadeINSEL/ English is a large sports complex in Tamsweg where you will find a range of sporting activities, as well as more relaxing Saunas and Bubble pools.
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| Culinary Delights |
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Cooking and eating is a delight in the Lungau with many festivals centred around the tasty experiences. Sample some traditional Lungauer dishes in one of the many Mountainside Huts or Restaurants. For an overview of Alpine Huts in St Michael click HERE / English
The Lungau "Eachtling" is the brand name for the type of potatoes grown in the Lungau. Our valley provides an ideal climate for growing potatoes and is famous for it's produce. For a taste of the Lungau at home, have a look at some traditional Eachtling recipes / English, more can be found at the Lungau Tourist website / English
Also, look out for:
Chocolina - a range of chocolate products made in the Lungau. The speciality sweets are low allergy, made using sheeps milk (lactose free) or goats milk.
The Genusswerkstatt /English in Mauterndorf where you can sample and buy wonderful home made Jams, Preserves, sweets and fruity Schnapps
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| Restaurants, Bars and Discos |
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Visit the St Michael Tourist site for an overview of the Town's Restuarants, Bars and Discos
We have included a few recommendations from our own experiences. Have a look at our LINKS map.
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| Art, Culture, Festivals and Events |
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The Lungau is host to numerous annual festivals and events. There is everything to experience including Concerts, Special Film Screenings, Painting and Sculpture, Culinary Delights and Traditional celebrations.
For an overview of forthcoming events throughout the Lungau visit the Lungau Tourist website , or for events specific to St Michael visit St Michael Tourist Site / English
Other individual Town sites will provide additional information. Look for the link worded "Veranstaltung". For ideas on translating websites click HERE
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Festivals and Celebrations are for the whole family with a number of events throughout the year specifically aimed at entertaining our younger generation. Kids get to dress up and take part in adventure trails, games and activities.
The Lungau Tourist website / English is a good source of information. St Michael's website / English also posts children's event information
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| Museums, Castles, Churches & Attractions |
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If you want to absorb the history and witness some incredibly beautiful architecture, the Lungau will not disappoint. Our region has no less than 4 Castles, numerous Pilgrimage churches, Museums and Fortresses. Each town has it's own attractions.
Not all attractions are represented on the internet, however where websites are available we have included them in our LINKS page.
There is a general list of information available at the Lungau Tourist website / English with more specific details supplied on the individual Town sites.
For attractions in St Michael click HERE / English
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Visit the animals at Wildpark Schlögelberger, over 1300m above sea level over looking the beautiful town of St Margarathen.
The park is open all year round. Contact:
Familie Sampl, T 0043 (0)6476313
email: urlaub@almdorf-lungau.at
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| Silver Mine at Ramingstein with Wellness Respiratory Centre |
Silver Mine
Ramingstein Town
Ramingstein Town English
(look for "Attractions" or "Sehenswürdigkeiten" in the menu)
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The Silver Mine at Ramingstein offers a good day out with options for the whole family both above and below ground. Tours by appointment: T 0043 (0)64742296 or 6763442163
In the same location you can find a dedicated Respiratory Centre. The therapy is recommended for all who want to be healthy, but centres around those suffering from Asthma, Allergies, Heart Complaints and Stress. Treatment is based on methods of speleotherapy (dark treatment therapy) and is provided by expert therapists. For information contact Proffessor Willi Resch, T 0043 (0)64746971
At the time of writing this passage, their website is under construction. Some information is available, however it is all in German and the translation tools don't seem to work. The Ramingstein Website provides some information and the Lungau Tourist Website / English offers a general overview. Please visit the links on the left.
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| The Murtalbahn |
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The Murtal Railway provides many possibilities for travellers and train enthusiasts, including ticket options enabling you to travel with your bicycle to destinations around Murau, Weiz and Übelbach. From June to September, Steam Train Rides are available with round trips from Tamsweg to Murau.
The Steiermärkische Landesbahnen / English provides information on timetables and prices with downloadable brochures.
For more information and to absorb some of the Murtalbahn's history visit Club 760
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| The Taurachbahn |
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The Taurachbahn, formerly part of the Murtalbahn, is Austria's highest narrow guage railway. It runs between June and September, offering family Steam train rides from Mauterndorf to St Andrä or Mariapfarr.
For more information, prices and timetable visit the St Michael Tourist website / English or to learn more about it's heritage visit Club 760
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| The Tschu Tschu Bahn |
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The Tshu Tshu Steam train runds from Rennweg to Pöllatal through the peaceful Carinthean landscape. The train can carry up to 50 passengers and operates in July and August.
For more information visit the Tschu Tschu Bahn / English
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| Katschberg Adventure Park |
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This is one of our newest attractions open in June 2009 with further development plans for 2010. The Katschberg Adventure Park / English is a tree top obstacle course, the highest point being 10m off the ground. It offers many challenges and exhilarating experiences.
For more information conatct:
Martin Seebacher, T 0043 (0)6766370970 mseebacher@aon.at
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