Ebene Reichenau lies at the foot of Turracher Höhe and is the starting point for the Nockalm Road. This gives your trip two clear reference points: the village itself and a road whose route offers a variety of experiences. Historic sites, a pilgrimage on 15 August and excursions in the municipality also add to the options.
Nockalm Road and the Nockberge
Along the Nockalm Road, you’ll find exhibitions, viewpoints, mountain huts, playgrounds and natural spectacles. When planning, consider which of these offerings you want to shape your day, rather than trying to fill the entire route with as many stops as possible. The Nockberge Biosphere Reserve extends from Patergassen via Ebene Reichenau to Turracher Höhe. High-altitude villages and the Nockalm Road also provide opportunities for short ascents into the world of Nockberge National Park.
The two protected-area designations help put the landscape into perspective: the sequence of villages from Patergassen via Ebene Reichenau to Turracher Höhe describes the course of the Biosphere Reserve; short ascents into Nockberge National Park are associated with high-altitude villages and the Nockalm Road. Both can add to your appreciation of the region without requiring you to follow a fixed itinerary.
Church, monument and local traditions
The parish church of St. Martin in Ebene Reichenau was first mentioned in a document in 1384 as a chapel dedicated to Saints Andrew and Martin. The Franzosenstein is located on the route from Ebene Reichenau towards St. Lorenzen. It marked the former border between Austria and the French Kingdom of Illyria.
On 15 August, a pilgrimage leads from Ebene Reichenau to St. Anne’s Church in St. Lorenzen. Afterwards, a large traditional festival is held outdoors without amplification; wrestling is among its longstanding traditions. If you plan to visit for the pilgrimage or the traditional festival, check the local arrangements in advance. This lets you plan your stay around the scheduled date without unnecessarily limiting the rest of your itinerary.
Excursions on Turracher Höhe and at Falkert
The ski slopes on Turracher Höhe are within the municipal boundaries of Reichenau. Conditions and operations may vary by season, so check the latest operating information before a winter visit.
At Falkert, Heidi-Alm Children’s Adventure Park has a circular trail with more than 100 lovingly designed figures. The alpin+art+gallery on Turracher Höhe offers a different focus: its themes include crystal giants weighing tonnes and ancient petrified tree giants. If you plan to visit, check the current operating information for each attraction in advance.
Getting to Ebene Reichenau and local services
Bus route 5234 runs from Feldkirchen railway station to Ebene Reichenau and continues directly to Turracher Höhe. If you plan to use this connection, check the current timetable; services and seasonal operations may change. This lets you include the bus journey in your plans without relying on a specific departure time.
Ebene Reichenau has a Spar supermarket, a post office service point, a petrol station, a bank with an ATM, a country inn and a café. As local services may change, it’s worth checking the latest information on the services you need before travelling. This way, you can take local amenities into account alongside the excursion options.
Choose the focus of your stay
Lorenzen or excursions to Turracher Höhe and Falkert. Then choose your accommodation based on the destinations you’ve actually planned to visit and check the travel time to each. If you’re using bus route 5234, coordinate your plans with the timetable. This lets you balance culture, scenery and seasonal activities to suit your stay.
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