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Where is Turracher Höhe?
The Styrian village of Turrach is located in the Upper Mur Valley in the Gurktal Alps, it is part of the Stadl - Predlitz municipality and belongs to Murau district. Turracher Höhe is in Carinthia and is part of Nockberge tourism area. Nockberge Biosphere Park is a protected nature reserve with a great variety of flora and fauna. Turrach is home to only 123 people, the total of the municipality's population amounts to 1688 inhabitants. Turrach Road leads from Predlitz to Turrach and Turracher Höhe. The pass links the Austrian provinces of Carinthia and Styria. The straight line distance to Salzburg province is only 15 km. The municipality’s highest point is Eisenhut, its peak is located at 2,441 m above sea level.
What is the Weather Like in Turracher Höhe?
Due to the high elevation the yearly average temperature amounts to only 1.3°C, providing ideal condition for perfect pistes throughout the winter. In summer there are also nice and warm days perfect to explore the neighbourhood by foot or bike. Not only locals enjoy the wide range of activities offered, especially tourists from Germany, Italy, Switzerland and the Netherlands like to spend their holidays in the wonderful Nockberge countryside. Check out our live webcams located at 2050 m above sea level for the weather in Turrach current weather situation and weather forecast.
Where to Ski in Turracher Höhe?
Turracher Höhe skiing resort is a true winter paradise from November to May, offering many different activities. Enjoy skiing and snowboarding on 42 km of snow sure pistes. To keep you updated about the weather situation, we recommend our free feratel Webcam App, providing additional information about Turracher Höhe skiing resort. Nice cosy inns offer a great variety of regional delicacies and friendly service, such as the popular Hochschober Almzeithütte at the Panorama Lift mountain station. In the evening relax with a nice glass of wine or enjoy an Après-Ski evening.
What's Going On in Turracher Höhe in Summer?
Turracher Höhe – the idyllic pasture and lake plateau between Carinthia and Styria boasts many unique attractions also in summer. The three alpine lakes Turracher See, Grünsee and Schwarzsee are romantically embedded in Austria's largest arolla pine forest. Hikers, mountaineers, nature lovers and tourists will find perfect conditions at Turracher Höhe. Enjoy sports activities or feel free to relax. Numerous mountains such as Kornock, Schoberriegel or Königstuhl offer waymarked trails and routes. Turracher Höhe is a family-friendly resort boasting many attractions and highlights for kids such as Nocky Flitzer, an alpine roller coaster, and the family world of Nocky's Alm Zeit. If you are not sure where to spend your holidays, get inspired by the live images of our webcam - you will certainly find your ideal hotel.