Skiing + Snowboarding
Skiing in the ski region Lungau
In close vicinity to the Guesthouse Macheiner is the ski area “Fanningberg”. Here you find 30km best prepared pistes for skier and snowboarder. A variaton of ski slopes for beginners, advanced persons and professionals offers fun for all snow sports freaks. The ski areas Katschberg, Aineck and Speiereck-Großeck belong to the ski region Lungau too. With these areas we offer about 190km of prepared pistes. The ski area Obertauern offers further 100km for skiing and snowboarding. Obertauern is well known for a family ski area and an après-ski area. Another highlight for younger skier and snowboarder is the snowparc. In this ski area for children You can find many interesting things to gaze and many tips and tricks about skiing.
A paradise for skier and snowboarder and beginners and professionals. Use the advantages of the “Lungau-skicard”, which offers You the ski areas Großeck-Speiereck, Katschberg-Aineck and Fanningberg with 32 ski lifts with absolutely snow-warranty. All these ski areas and the smaller areas (Thomatal-Schönfeld, St. Michael, Zederhaus and Lessach) are accessible for free and ecofriendly with the Lungauer ski busses.
Further information about the ski areas and the pistes:
Rides + horse-drawn sleigh
Rides & horse-drawn sleigh
At 1000m above sealevel a horse ride becomes a special experience. The Lungau offers numerous opportunities to enjoy the nature and the peacefully landscape together with a horse. A ride into the mountains together with friends, a coach journey with the family (summer and winter) – equestrians and horse lovers will find something special there. To discover the nature together with a horse belongs to the most beautiful things in the world.
Geth further information about the numerous opportunities and tariffs: Rides & horse-drawn sleigh.
Biosphere reserve Lungau
Leave small footsteps
The UNESCO biosphere reserve in the Salzburger Lungau and the Carinthia Nockmountains is austrias youngest UNESCO biosphere reserve. It exists since July 2012 and he extends over 2 austrian federal states. The appreciation belongs an alp-landscape with peaks up to 3000 m, which are typical for the Austrian Central Alps. In the 1500 km² big area the natural landscapes alternate with the human-created landscapes. The area has 33.500 inhabitants today. The tourism is the most important economic factor, but not nearly the only. Agriculture and forestry play an important part too.
Further information: biosphere reserve regional association | biosphere reserve society
Mariapfarrer “Dampferl”
Go on a cruise with the “Dampferl”
Two times per week the “Mariapfarrer Dampferl” starts at the tourism association Mariapfarr. During a trip into the Blue a stopover is made at a restaurant. Here you can enjoy regionally gastronomic specialities, while the children have fun at the playground. Extra tours are possible from up to 4 persons. Registrations are made at the tourism association Mariapfarr.
The “Mariapfarrer Dampferl” offers much fun for all.
Further information: Tourism association Mariapfarr
Natural reserve Riedingtal
Outdoor-fun in the natural reserve
The natural reserve Riedingtal is located in the municipal district Zederhaus, which is just a few minutes by car from Mariapfarr. The highest elevation is on 2711 m above sea level. Directly at the entrance You can see the lake “Schlier” and the 2.266 m high Rieding-peak. An infozone, an observation deck, a themed path – the natural reserve offers hiking for all different levels of difficulty. Widely and well secured valley-hikes are an experience for the whole family. Highalpine steep paths increase the adrenaline supply and encourage to new adventures. Numerous lush meadows and comfortably cottages invite You to rest and to eat some regionallygastronomic specialities.
Further information: Natural reserve Riedingtal
Nockalm-street
Asphalt-cruising with the car, motorbike or racing cycle
The nearly 35 km long street leads in 52 sharp bends through the unique european natural reserve with the biggest stock of firs and arolla pines of the East Alps. Motorcyclists and cabrio-lovers love the distinctive appearance – the round “nocks”, which are unique in the whole Alps. Along the slope You can find many hiking paths, information zones and playgrounds for children too.
Further information: Nockalm-street
Alpine pasture hike
Wonderful Lungau
One of the main reasons for a holiday in the summer in the Lungau are the hiking opportunities, especially the alpine pasture hikes. The Lungau is one of the regions with the most alpine pastures in austria.
Every step and every breath of air stand up for the statement, that the Lungauer mountains and alpine pastures are a boon for soul and body. Don’t forget to watch the domestic flora and fauna. If You listen closely, it is not uncommon that You can hear the whistling of a groundhog.
Further information: Alpine pasture hike Lungau
Electro-bikes
Enjoy the landscape – without struggle
Even if You don’t do bicycling as competitive sports, You get Your money’s worth in the bicycling paradise Lungau. About 300 E-bikes wait for You at 50 renting stations, to take them and make a romantic trip into the Lungauer landscape. Because of ca. 100 bike-docking stations, many competetent bicycle technicians and an enormous ÖAMTC breakdown service, nothing blocks Your blithe bicycling tour.
Of course we offer plenty of biking cards, which help You planning your trip. Even the „Tour de Mur“ from the Lungau until the Styrian “Bad Radkersburg” gets a comfortable trip for the family by e-bikes.
Further information about renting stations, Docking stations, service points, breakdown service and e-bike transport: E-Bikes in the Lungau
Mountainbiking
Healthy struggling and cranking
Mountainbiker can explore the Lungauer mountains on 15 new optimated and signposted routes, which comes to a route from ca. 560 km. Since summer 2014 the “Lungau EXTREM” tour exists for professionals. Biking trips can be found for every level of difficulty. The Lungau offers an enormous selection of routes for mountainbiking, trekking, or racing cycling. Take the opportunity to conquer the Lungauer mountains together with other mountainbike-lovers.
Further information: Mountain-Bike-Tours
Hiking + Nordic Walking
Relaxation through moving
Since Mariapfarr is the sunniest place of austria it is advisable especially in the summer. Whether comfortable walk in the summer or extended hiking in the autumn, You will find the right trip in every season. A network with 15 signposted routes and in summation 119km of paths is offerd for friends of Nordic Walking. Because of the high sea level and 400m difference in altitude, the parc is perfect for high altitude training. Discover the environment and explore new trips everytime.
The alpine climate with little air pollution, decreased allergen-exposition, reduced oxygen partial pressuer and the increased sun UV radiation are positive influence factors for all Nordic Walkers. The existing Nordic Walking network is away from busy roads. The grounds are joint-friendly, varied and solid. The paths can be uses all-season and are designed for different levels of difficulty.
Experience the stunning landscape of the Lungau!
Further information: Nordic Walking trips
