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IN salzburger land
Short but steep, the path up to Hohenwerfen Castle, with the Hagengebirge mountains behind.
The PONGAU
World of Ice Giants
The world’ s biggest ice caves( 42 km explored). You will see a frozen waterfall, ice towers as tall as a house, a gateway made of ice- ice formations of fairytale beauty.
Warm clothing and sturdy shoes recommended! Directions: 5 km-long mountain road from Werfen or by public bus. Then, a 20-minute walk to the base terminal of the cable car to the ice caves.
A-5450 Werfen, Eishöhlenstrasse 30 Open / Guided Tours: daily from May 1 until Oct. 26. www. eisriesenwelt. at
Werfen
Castle Hohenwerfen: founded in 1077, remodeled in the 16 th century, barred the Lueg Pass and was the most important castle next to Hohensalzburg; bell tower with a small chapel and Romanesque columns, bird-of-prey shows, weapons collection.
St. Johann
Liechtenstein Gorge: The most powerful, Most beautiful gorge of the eastern Alps; Length 1.2 km, easy to walk via suspension bridges; between 300 m-high rock walls, through a tunnel, to a waterfall dropping some 60 m. Opened to the public for the first time 120 years ago. Route: From St. Johann 1 km in the direction of Grossarl, turn right, 3 km to the car park for the Alpendorf cable car with a children’ s playground.
gastein valley
Bad Gastein( 1,083 m) is a place worth visiting because of its fascinating location. The roar of the impressive waterfall on the Gasteiner Ache can be heard throughout town. Spa, radon springs. St. Nicholas’ Church, 15 th cent. Gastein Museum in the Austria House( near the waterfall). Felsenbad( across from the station), a pool and spa blasted into the mountain; 34 ° C thermal waters.
Böckstein
Mining tunnel leading into the mountain, former gold and silver mine; today a tunnel for therapy: with electric trains 2.6 km into the depths of the mountain- heat therapy( up to 41.5 ° C) with radon and high humidity. Mining Museum( former goldmine). Pilgrimage church » Maria vom Guten Rat «, 18 th cent, classical.
Tips culinary favorites
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