Places of interest
There's so much to see and do!
Schattensee Lake
Schattensee lies at an altitude of 1,317 metres above sea level and is a peaceful and idyllic moor lake. Although the lake is well hidden, it has made quite a name for itself with the somewhat unusual sport of water target shooting. It's also ideal for swimming and fishing.
Etrachsee Lake
The lake is nestled idyllically between such impressive peaks like the Ruprechtseck and Bauleiteck at an altitude of 1,374 metres and covers an area of 10,5 ha. and is really worth a visit: surrounded by mountain pastures and mighty larch trees the lake is also ideal for boating and fishing.
Swimming and other leasure activities in Krakaudorf
The bathing lake in Krakaudorf is a natural lake and lies at an altitude of around 1,170 metres above sea level. Highly recommended on hot summer days for a refreshing dip, the bathing lake in Krakaudorf also offers large sunny sun bathing lawns and a special, shallower non-swimmer section. Great fro swimming, sun bathing, boating fishing and for exercising on the fitness course.
Prebersee Lake
The Prebersee Lake at an altitude of 1,514 metres above sea level is a beautiful moor lake. Enjoy a round walk with great views of the Preber, Roteck and Golz peaks. It won't come as any surprise to you that the Prebersee Lake is a protected landscape in the Lower Tauern region.
St. Ulrich's Church in Krakautal
St. Ulrich's Church at the beginning of Etrachtal Valley, dates back to the 15th Century and is one of the few Gothic country churches. The church has not been altered over the many centuries and the ornamental details in the unique wooden ceiling have been included in the village's coat of arms.
St. Ulrich
On the first Sunday in July, the parish of Krakauebene celebrates the church's consecration anniversary. In fact the celebrations already begin on Saturday when the local brass band plays a tattoo as it marches through the village. It's a traditional church celebration typical in rural areas but with the added colours of the local rifle guards and local Alpine melodies.
Parish Church St. Oswald
The parish church in Krakaudorf was first documented as a chapel in the year 1234. In 1427 it had officially become a church and in 1445 was referred to as the daughter church of Ranten. In 1892 St. Oswald went from being a vicariate to a fully fledged parish.
Details - "Pfarrkirche St. Oswald"
Oswaldisonntag - Samson & Prangschützen
Styrian Krakautal
Alongside the unique sport of water target shooting, Schattensee is most famous for it's "Styrian Lord God" altar piece in the Fortner Chapel in Unteretrach which belongs to the parish of Krakaudorf - St. Oswald.
Details zum "Steirischen Hergott"
Village museum in Krakaudorf
The village museum in Krakaudorf gives you a closer insight into the local culture of the Krakau Valley. This is a former "smoke house" which probably dates back as far as the 12th Century. It houses a collection of things that have been left over from the past: no precious antiques or relics, just simple furniture, vehicles, tools and everyday items.
Gemstone Garden in Krakaudorf
Gems and precious stones have fascinated man since time immemorial. This a unique gem garden which gives you the chance to find out more about these wonders of nature in a lovely setting in Krakaudorf with information boards.
Gemstone museum in Krakaudorf
Here you will find an exhibition of local minerals. Ernst Spreitzer has gathered together a unique collection of minerals and gems from Carinthia, Styria and Salzburg.
Günster Waterfall
Günster Waterfall is the highest waterfall in Styria with a fall of 65 metres. On the eastern outskirts of the village of Krakaudorf you turn off the main road from Seebach-Krakaudorf into a smaller road heading towards Schöder. After about 2 km. you will see a large car park next to the road. From here it is about a 10 minute walk to the Wedam estate. Just above the estate you will find the path leading to the highest waterfall in Styria.
Guided walks and nature trails
Krakauer Culture Tours: guided walks like the moor walk, hunter's walk, lama walk and a guided tour along the local nature trail.
Möslhütte
This charming alm hut at an altitude 1,600 metres above sea level lies in Prebertal Valley and is still run as a mountain farm and refuge today. Dairy cows, young cattle, goats and pigs spend a relaxing summer "vacation" in the lush mountain pastures. Weary walkers can enjoy a glass of fresh milk, buttermilk or ploughman's lunches with homemade produce. The hut is open from the middle of June to the end of September.
Ebenhandl mountain hut restaurant
The "Ebenhandlhütte" in Rantental invites you to enjoy a hearty snack and refreshing drinks from the beginning of July to the end of September. This is a great starting and finishing point for a number of great hiking tours.
Rudolf-Schober mountain hut restaurant
The Rudolf-Schober mountain hut restaurant lies at an incredible altitude of 1,667 metres above sea level just above the Etrachsee Lake and is an official Austrian Alpine Association refuge hut. It is the ideal starting point for many hikes and walks to Wildenkarsee Lake (1,891 m), the Bauleiteck Peak (2,424 m) and many more besides.
Grazer Hut mountain restaurant
The Grazer Hut lies at 1,896 metres above sea level and is not only a rustic mountain restaurant that seats between 30 and 35 people but also an official Austrian Alpine Association refuge hut. The hut is surrounded by sunny meadows and plenty of tables and benches to enjoy a delicious snack in the great outdoors.
Kalvarienberg in Krakaudorf
Perched majestically over the village of Krakaudorf you will find the Kalvarienberg. Surrounded by stunning views a path, which tells of the suffering of Jesus, leads you through lovely countryside to the Crucifixion Chapel. Hand-carved and hand-painted figures in small wooden shrines depict the Passion of Christ.
Stations of the Cross
Our pilgrimage starts at theKalvarienberg Chapel just to the south of the local junior school.
In this chapel which was built in 1790 by Hans Tockner, known as Haswa, you will find a wooden, painted crucifixion scene consisting of Jesus on the cross with the two thieves and below them John, Mary und Magdalena. When the new school house here was built in 1968 these figures had to make way for more modern sculptures. In 1982 Max Gröller the local forester had the group of figures restored and managed to get them put back in their former place. Their final resting place is now this chapel which was renovated in 2011.
Holzermühle in Krakauschatten
in Krakauschatten (frescos)
The Old Toll House
In Moos in Krakauebene. Built under the reign of Karl VI.
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