Lienz District
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Lienz Unmissables
This collection highlights the historical and natural landmarks of East Tyrol, centered around the medieval town of Lienz. Explore the 13th-century Schloss Bruck, once the seat of the Counts of Gorizia, and the Roman ruins of Aguntum, the only Roman city in Tyrol. The list features architectural landmarks like the Gothic Franciscan Friary alongside the dramatic Umbalfälle waterfalls in Hohe Tauern National Park and the Grossglockner, Austria's highest peak at 3,798 meters.
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Majestic Alpine Peaks
This collection highlights the prominent summits of the High Tauern range within East Tyrol and along the Italian border. It features the Grossglockner, Austria’s highest peak at 3,798 meters, alongside the massive Großvenediger and the Schlatenkees glacier. The list encompasses key peaks from the Glockner, Venediger, and Schober groups, including international border markers like the Dreiherrnspitze and Rötspitze. These landmarks represent the geological diversity of the Central Eastern Alps, ranging from high-altitude mountain passes to ancient glacial formations.
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Historic Catholic Churches and Chapels
This collection features significant Catholic churches and chapels across the Lienz district of East Tyrol. The selection highlights diverse architectural styles, from the late Gothic St. Georg in Kals to late Baroque chapels like Mariahilf in Rinderschinken. These sites, many of which are protected heritage monuments, illustrate the region’s deep-rooted spiritual traditions and artistic development, particularly in the valleys of Defereggen, Virgen, and Prägraten. Visitors can observe distinct Alpine religious architecture, including ornate altarpieces and traditional fresco work.
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Alpine Huts and Shelters
This collection features high-altitude refuges across East Tyrol’s prominent mountain ranges, including the Venediger, Glockner, and Schober Groups, as well as the Carnic Alps. Managed by the Austrian and German Alpine Clubs or private owners, these huts provide essential support for multi-day treks like the Eagle Walk and the Carnic High Trail. Facilities range from basic shelters to huts offering regional cuisine, hot showers, and Wi-Fi, often situated at elevations between 2,000 and 3,454 meters.
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Historic Heritage Sites
This collection of heritage sites in East Tyrol spans from the Roman era to the late Baroque period. It features the ruins of Aguntum, a significant Roman settlement, alongside medieval strongholds like Burg Bruck and Heinfels Castle. The list also highlights a dense concentration of religious architecture, including the 12th-century Schloss Weißenstein and various alpine chapels like the late-Baroque Mariahilf. Engineering history is represented by the Punbrugge, a rare covered wooden bridge over the Villgratenbach.
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Practical information
- Currency
- Euro EUR € · Card payments · Commonly accepted
- Emergency numbers
- 112
- Electricity
- 230 V · 50 HzType C / Type F
- Languages
- German
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +43
Tours & Activities
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