Gasteiner Wasserfall can be easily called the crowning glory of Bad Gastein. The waterfalls thunders down into the valley in the middle of the village in three stages, running past the townhouses which have been built into the steep slope. The resulting unique climate and healing springs have made the city a well-known health resort.
Grossglockner is a majestic mountain that has the honor of being Austria's tallest at a soaring 3,798 meters (12460 feet) above sea level. The 'black mountain' draped in a cover of pristine white snow is a dramatic and alluring sight that's given birth to an array of legends and tales of mystic healing power. The High Alpine Road snakes through this breathtaking landscape past verdant pastures blooming with wild Alpine flowers, craggy cliffs carved by glaciers, and icy waterfalls as it climbs to the top of the mountain. One of the highest mountain roads in the country, Grossglockner High Alpine Road runs between the cities of Bruck and Heiligenblut. The road has numerous challenging bends, that draw adventure seekers wishing to test their skill on the tough mountain road.
Located in the central Alps near Drava valley is the Millstatter See or the Millstatter Lake of Carinthia. This water body is a huge fishing spot and bathing area for families during the war season. Boating and sport fishing is very common apart from the swimming at the shore of the lake. Rich in fish population like zander, carp, tench, pike, roach, rudd and many others, this lake gets its name from Millstatt, the market town in the northern area.
Grossglockner Bergbahnen offers panoramic views of Heiligenblut and beyond as it ferries passengers to and from the Grossglockner. The sight especially gorgeous during the winter months, when the entire valley and the mountain is draped in a blanket of snow. Majority of skiers who visit the town do take a ride on the Bergbahnen.
Granattor is a symbolic, scenic gate, standing in the middle of wilderness. Also known as a symbol of love and peace, the gate can accessed via a long but very scenic hike along the Millstätter See region. The trail leads through the landmark, which is very famous among visitors who want to click photographs.
A part of the Radstadt Tauern mountain range of Austria, the Weißeck is one of the most famous peaks. It stands tall at a height of 2711 meters (8894 feet) from mean sea level. The summit offers excellent opportunities for skiing. The mountain is also a major attraction for climbers due to the challenging terrain. The breathtaking view from the top makes the climb rewarding.
Found within the Hohe Tauern National Park, Stappitzer See is an alpine lake from the last glacial period. Regarded as a resting place for a wide range of species of birds such as western yellow wagtail, little grebe, Eurasian crag martin, Alpine swift and black-throated loon, the lake was declared a Special Protection Area in 2008.
Grossglockner is a majestic mountain that has the honor of being Austria's tallest at a soaring 3,798 meters (12460 feet) above sea level. The 'black mountain' draped in a cover of pristine white snow is a dramatic and alluring sight that's given birth to an array of legends and tales of mystic healing power. The High Alpine Road snakes through this breathtaking landscape past verdant pastures blooming with wild Alpine flowers, craggy cliffs carved by glaciers, and icy waterfalls as it climbs to the top of the mountain. One of the highest mountain roads in the country, Grossglockner High Alpine Road runs between the cities of Bruck and Heiligenblut. The road has numerous challenging bends, that draw adventure seekers wishing to test their skill on the tough mountain road.
If trekking is your thing, you should try the Naturdenkmal Raggaschlucht. It is a gorge track that runs through breathtaking scenery, and makes you walk through bridges across streams, waterfalls gushing on the sides, and amidst caves and caverns. You hike for almost two hours, so make sure that you wear suitable shoes and carry some energy drinks. The fencing over the wooden bridges is not tall enough for kids, and there are some steep points in the trek that are not suitable for them. If you have a Kärnten card, you get free entry.
Gasteiner Wasserfall can be easily called the crowning glory of Bad Gastein. The waterfalls thunders down into the valley in the middle of the village in three stages, running past the townhouses which have been built into the steep slope. The resulting unique climate and healing springs have made the city a well-known health resort.
One of the largest chunks of Alps in Austria is the Gailtal Alps, located in East Tyrol and a part of the Southern Limestone Alps. Flanked on either sides by the Gail valley and the Drava River, this mountain range is at a height of 2,770 meters (9,090 feet) from sea level and has the highest peak in the area. The lake of Weißensee can be found in the middle of the mountain lake and is famed as the highest lake in Austria for swimming and bathing.