Rally
10 things not to miss
1. STARTING CERIMONY – with a tradtional folkore group the D´Hochtausinger z`Weißenbach
This group of male dancer performs a typical folk dance wearing the famous „Austrian Lederhosen“ also very typical for most of the parts in styria is „Sturm und Kastanien“ – a very early form in wine production joined by chestnuts2. BURG STRECHAU – Strechau Castle
Is the second largest fortress of styria. The expression ´Strechau´ originates from the Slavic language and means roof, shelter or, in a metaphorical sense, protection for the whole region. It´s not only worth to visit due to it´s thousand year old history but also because of the classic car collection of the owner family.www.burg-strechau.at
3. DACHSTEIN SKYWALK – Above it all – welcome tot he DACHSTEIN GALCIER
With its 2,700 metres the highest mountain in Styria is set amid stunning scenery with a panoramic view over the peaks of Austria as far as the Czech Republic and Slovenia.Stairway to nothingness -On the Dachstein a truly memorable experience awaits - 14 narrow steps take you down onto a glass platform at a vertigo-inducing height. Remarkable views downwards and across the mountains are guaranteed!
www.derdachstein.at
4. WÖRSCHACHKLAMM
A very special hiking destination which can be combined with other spots near the gorge.http://www.woerschach.at/fileadmin/user_upload/Bildmaterial/Allgemein/KlammTafelA3.pdf
5. ZIPLINE GRÖBMING – Fly like an eagle
The biggest Zipline in the Alps- Being free. Feeling vastness. Floating into the adventure.The dream of flying is as old as humanity. The Zipline Stoderzinken makes it experiencable in an absolutely new way. In a safe harness – on a facility unique in Europe. In gorgeous surroundings – on THE panoramic mountain in the region Schladming – Dachstein. Live your dream of flying.
www.zipline.at
6. PLANAI – MOUNTAIN GOKART….
…is a newly developed device that makes go-karting so much fun. The spectacular ride on the Mountain Gokart takes you along the road under the Hochwurzen gondola through beautiful natural landscapes. It is a guaranteed hit for families, clubs or corporate events. So the 7 km long route begins. It takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes for you to arrive at the bottom of the valley at the Gipfelbahn base station. Fun for the whole family - for young and old!www.mountain-gokart.at
7. STIFT ADMONT – The Abbey Library
The library of Admont Abbey is one of the largest all-embracing creations of the late European Baroque. Within it are represented various artistic genres (architecture, frescoes, sculptures, manuscripts and printed works) that come together to form an impressive whole. It is a repository of the knowledge gleaned down the centuries.www.stiftadmont.at
8. NATIONALPARK GESÄUSE
Welcome to the Gesäuse National Park!Precipitous limestone peaks, green forests and mountain pastures, mountain huts with fabulous views and the turbulent, foaming river rapids which give this high Alpine region its name await you in the Gesäuse National Park.
For centuries the Gesäuse has been famous for its breathtakingly beautiful, inaccessible scenery. The Gesäuse is home to the last unregulated sections of this great Alpine river, starting at the entrance to the Gesäuse, where the gentle Enns turns into white water. It drops more than 150 metres over the 16 kilometre gorge.
www.nationalpark.co.at