LIPIZZANERHEIMAT Home of the Lipizzaner horses

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LIPIZZANERHEIMAT
Home of the
Lipizzaner horses
Welcome to the Lipizzanerheimat
There is always something new to
discover in the home of the Lipizzaner horses. The Lipizzanerheimat offers beautiful destinations
- unique, adventurous and unforgettable.
You can find gems of culture in every
corner of the home of the Lipizzaner.
Artists from around the world have left
their mark in the region. Friedensreich
Hundertwasser designed the St. Barbara church and Professor Ernst Fuchs the
Moses fountain both in Bärnbach. The
town hall in Voitsberg bears the unmistakable hallmark of Arik Brauer.
Who hasn’t heard of the Lipizzaner of
the Spanish Riding School in Vienna?
These noble horses have their nursery
and training in Piber. This historically significant place full of magic presents itself
nestled in a fascinating hilly landscape.
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Annual special exhibitions at the Stözle
Glass Centre in Bärnbach give an insight
into the fascinating centre. There is a lot
along unusual themes at the local museums; tools, old model machines, Styrian castles, Turkish parson’s nose and
mushroom soups and culinary items of
the last century.
Immerse yourself, relax and feel good
and let your soul smile in the health hub
of spa Therme NOVA in Köflach. Open
the door to another world; your very
own feel-good world. The Therme NOVA
Köflach offers everything that you need
for a wonderful spa day and more.
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Lipizzaner Stud Farm Piber
With a guided tour around the stud farm you
will learn interesting details about the day to
day running of the stud farm and the keeping
of the noble horses from horse experts. You
can prove yourself as a great team driver
in the carriage simulator and look over the
shoulder of the blacksmith as he goes about
his work in the show smithy.
In the historical riding hall you will get a glimpse of the daily work of the riding and carriage departments. You can experience the Lipizzaner horses in action at the many events
in the arena with visitors’ grandstand with
1500 seats.
Lipizzaner summer meadows
The Lipizzaner stud farm in Piber
is the nursery for the world famous horses from the Spanish riding school in Vienna.
In 1920 after the First World War in Austria the
remaining prized herds of Lipizzaner horses
were transferred to the imperial stud farm in
Piber. The breeding of Lipizzaner builds on
previous practice of the former imperial stud
farm Lipica and still follows the old methods
of breeding.
The ‘mothers’ stud farm‘ houses around 75
mother mares, horses in training and used
for presentation and events at the stud farm,
stallions from the Spanish riding school and
those stallions and mares who due to age
are enjoying their well-deserved retirement.
The herd of Lipizzaner in Piber is divided into
the six classic breeds of stallions: Maestoso,
Pluto, Favory, Neapolitano, Conversano and
Siglavy as well as all of the fifteens breeds of
mares still available, making us unique in the
world!
The baroque castle was built between 1696
and 1716 by Benedictine monks as
a type of priory. The unique acoustics in the
arcade three storey courtyard make weddings and concerts a special experience. On
the top floor next to the administration there
are also rooms which can be hired for events.
Annually more than 30 Lipizzaner foals first
see the light of day
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LIPIZZANER STUD FARM
The one to three year old young animals
spend the summer months on mountain pastures 1,500m above sea level; the mares on
the Prentlalm and the stallions on the Stubalm. This time on the mountain pastures is
an important part of breeding of the Lipizzaner horses. Due to the partly steep and stony
hillside of the pastures the horses gain the
necessary surefootedness and train their sinews and joints.
To the Lipizzaner summer
meadows!
Package bookable from June until mid September:
Guided tour with an insight into the daily life
of the stud farm. Followed by a trip by private coach to see the young mares at Stubalm
(about 15km away).
There you will be met by a horse expert and
you will experience the breeding and grazing
of the young horses up close. Length including travelling time to the mountains is approximately 2½ hrs.
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Köflach
Lipizzanergestüt Piber
Piber 1, 8580 Köflach
Tel: 03144 3323
office@piber.com
www.piber.com
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Hotel & Therme NOVA Köflach
The ample sauna area on the second deck
level offers different types of saunas and
aromatic ‘onpourings’ of salt, honey and
yoghurt. The
incomparable panoramic view from the roof
terrace of the hills and mountain pastures
of the Lipizzanerheimat is simply overwhelming. The deck offers an open-air whirlpool
and a panorama sauna for nude bathers.
Feel your soul smile in the health
hub which is Therme NOVA Köflach.
The health hub of the Therme NOVA Köflach only 35km from Graz in the beautiful
Lipizzanerheimat invites you to relax, enjoy
and experience. The sophisticated, modern
architecture with beautiful elements of glass
and light as well as countless technological
refinements make a visit to this oasis of calm
a unique experience.
In the ‘rainforest’ you can see bananas growing among exotic plants. More than 1000m²
of water with waterfalls, massage bubbles,
children’s area, water columns and an indoor
25m sport pool leave nothing to be desired.
A special offer is the aqua aerobics program
several times a day.
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WELLNESS
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Köflach
Therme NOVA Köflach
An der Quelle 1, 8580 Köflach
Tel: 03144 70100-0
info@novakoeflach.at
www.novakoeflach.at
St. Barbara´s Church
by Friedensreich Hundertwasser
One of the biggest attractions of Lipizzanerheimat is St. Barbara’s
church in Bärnbach, a colourful, jolly and positive place of worship.
The church was built in the fifties and between the years 1987/88 was
redesigned by FriedensreichHundertwasser into a piece of art which
has been famous ever since. The tower, the roof, the facades, the golden ‘bulb‘ and the golden balls are varied and are rich in shape and colour. With the designing of the twelve towers, which represent all of
the world religions and carry the respective symbols, Hundertwasser
made a gesture of ecumenism and of dialogue of all confession and
tolerance. The inside of the church is ideal for silence and praying and
shows works of the local artists. The highlight of the interior of the
church is without a doubt the ‘ray of light‘-cross.
GlasMuseum - Stölzle
Whether in the high-tech domain, in the household or as a piece of art,
we could not imagine our lives without glass. In the Stölzle Oberglas
Center glass museum you can admire interesting and rare things to
do with glass. Among these the replica ‘Waldglas’ (green glass from
the Middle Ages) furnace and tools from when glassmaking started in
West Styria. An annual special exhibition about glass also takes place
here.
Something quite special awaits you in the mouth blowing works. As
part of a guided tour you experience up close how glass is blown. Following this, the glass shop tempts you with many offers.
KräuterSchauGarten (Herb Garden) Bärnbach
Stroll through the garden in the early
morning when the drops of the morning
dew cling to the leaves of the lady’s
mantle or in the afternoon to enjoy
the intoxicating smell of the lavender.
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Bärnbach
Friedensreich Hundertwasser
St. Barbara´s Church
Open from: 8 am – 18 pm
GuidedTours: Tel: 03142 62581
kirche@baernbach.at
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Bärnbach
Glass Museum -
GlasMuseum Bärnbach
Hochtregister Straße 1-3
8572 Bärnbach
Tel: 03142 62950
glascenter@stoelzle.com
www.glasmuseum.at
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ART
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The Moses Fontain
by Prof. Ernst Fuchs
The Moses Fountain designed by Professor Ernst Fuchs is a special
work of art and alongside the Hundertwasser church it is another attraction in Lipizzanerheimat. The Moses Fountain is also a biblical art
work and supplemental to the Hundertwasser church.
The fountain features about 144,000
420,000 pebbles. The unique fountain
the bronzed coated Moses statue and
of the Bärnbach town park. Here you
a natural setting in peace and quiet.
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Bärnbach
glass mosaic tiles and
is the surround for
the central point
can enjoy art in
Voitsberg Town-hall
by Arik Brauer
Around 120m² of hand-painted tiles, which portray proverbs, were
placed in mosaic form on the external walls of Voitsberg town-hallby
the artist Professor ArikBrauer.In the top of the main facade you find
the chimes with six porcelain figurines, which represent love, equality,
conservation, bravery, peace and intelligence.
Voitsberg town-hall was built in the sixties of the 18th century. In 2002
ArikBrauer designed the facade with mottos in pictures and in 2003
the town-hall got its chimes. In the stairwell and in the corridors a
‘constant gallery’ can be seen with work by local artists.
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Voitsberg
The Moses Fontain
Voitsberg Town -hall
Mosesbrunnen
Arik Brauer Rathaus
Hauptplatz 1, 8572 Bärnbach
Tel: 03142 61550
tourismus@baernbach.at
www.baernbach.at
Hauptplatz 1, 8570 Voitsberg
Tel: 03142 22170
stadtgemeinde@voitsberg.gv.at
www.voitsberg.at
ART
M.Lankowitz’s Pilgrimage Church
Art centre
Köflach
With an exhibition space of almost 400m² the
art centre provides good conditions for exhibitions in the visual arts field. “High-quality
art can be at home not only in cities but also
in the so-called ‘province’ “. This is the philosophy, which is embedded in the work exhibited in this centre.
The church with a baroque style high altar, miraculous Madonna treasury and Antonius chapel
is the jewel of this pilgrimage destination in the Lipizzanerheimat. Maria Lankowitz is widely
known for rogation processions and pilgrimages. The most famous pilgrimage on foot is one
for shelter, where people have been making the pilgrimage over the Stubalpe to Maria Lankowitz annually since 1690. The history of the church: In the parish church of Warth, Turks stole
all of the church treasures in 1426, including the miraculous Madonna picture of the Mother of
God, which had always been adored. The thieves threw the naked statue into a bush, where
she lay for seven years undetected. In 1433 as a shepherd looked for his oxen which had ran off,
he found them kneeling in front of the bush in which the forgotten statue of the Virgin Mary
lay. After many failed attempts to take the statue back to Warth, the priest advised they should
put the statue into the oxen cart and to let the animals take it wherever they wanted. Without
taking any feed they went along a path for days on end which finally led to Maria Lankowitz.
In the current church yard, where even then a large lime tree stood, the animals stood still and
couldn’t be moved on any further. In this was the proof that the Mother of God had chosen her
home herself. 1433 is therefore considered the founding year of the pilgrimage church of Maria
Lankowitz.
The art centre in Köflach is represented by
four exhibition rooms, a library, a cafe with
terrace and a museum shop. Moreover it is a
lively place for the conflicts between art and
all of its guises. Music, literature and also cabaret belong to the fixed events in the annual
calendar.
Two main exhibitions per year give an insight
into creative work of the 20th and early 21st
centuries. The main emphasis is on Austrian
art since 1945.
Way of St. James – Pilgrimage
The Way of St. James in Styria goes through Maria Lankowitz. Since 2009 it has been a member of the central
European pilgrimage destinations. A path which brings
people together – you come as a pilgrim and leave as
a friend. The path through Western Styria mostly goes
along traditional pilgrimage and hiking paths and is paved with the beauty of nature, cultural jewels and many
unknown treasures. Whit this in mind ‘Good walk’ or as
the Styrians say ‘An guaten Weg’.
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Maria Lankowitz
M.Lankowitz’s
Pilgrimage Church
Franziskanerplatz 1
8591 Maria Lankowitz
Tel: 03144 2289
maria-lankowitz@graz-seckau.at
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Köflach
Kunsthaus Köflach
Bahnhofstraße 6, 8580 Köflach
Tel: 03144 2519 - 780
kunsthaus@koeflach.at
www.kunsthaus-k.at
PILGRIMAGE
ART
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Upper Voitsberg
Castle Ruins
You can explore a footpath from the castle
hill along to the castle ruins, which runs from
the foot of the hill along sections of the old
castle walls, grape vines, greenery and resting spots. From there you can enjoy a splendid view of the town of Voitsberg and the
surrounding area. The open air stage on several plateaus of the ruins is an ideal setting
for many cultural activities. A roof was put on
part of it in 2003, creating a unique event location with a gorgeous backdrop. Every year
in summer traditional open air theatres take
place. Next to the castle ruins of Upper Voitsberg there is the newly renovated castle tavern. Here you can spoil yourself with classic
dishes and special menus.
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Since 1997 Rupert Tax has been making milk
into yoghurt and cheese.“For me sustainability means choosing a lifestyle, which complies
with the environmental as well as the social
needs of today’s generation without damaging the same rights for future generations.”
All of sheep’s and goat’s milk products as well
as the yoghurt come from organic land. Taste
the harmony between cheese and wine and
enjoy lots of information and conversation.
The dairy factory offers tours by appointment.
Voitsberg
Burgruine Obervoitsberg
Hauptplatz 1
8570 Voitsberg
Tel: 03142 22170
stadtgemeinde@voitsberg.gv.at
www.voitsberg.at
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EXPERIENCING
Hochstrasser
Destillery
Tax Dairy
CULINARY DELIGHTS
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Piberegg
Hofmolkerei Tax
Piberegg 3, 8580 Köflach,
Tel: 03144 5536 o. 0664 5244874
info@molkereitax.at
www.molkereitax.at
Since 1930 more than 50 types of high-quality
products have been distilled at Hochstrasser
house in Mooskirchen. Brandies, schnapps,
liqueurs and cocktails are part of the delicate
offer.
The showroom forms the ‘eldorado’ for fans
of spiritual fruits. You can get background
information and an introduction to the distilling process with a private tour of the house.
The newly opened part of the distillery offers
the visitors the possibility to experience the
production process at first hand and with all
senses. Chances to taste the products as well
as fine Styrian cuisine await visitors in the
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Mooskirchen
Mooskirchner
Feindestillerie
Burgruine Obervoitsberg
Hochstrasser
Hauptplatz 1
8570
Voitsberg
Marktplatz 12, 8562
Mooskirchen
Tel:
Tel:03142
0313722170
2232
stadtgemeinde@voitsberg.gv.at
hochstrasser@schnaps.at
www.voitsberg.at
www.schnaps.at
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HIKING & EXPERIENCING
Marked ‘Nordic Walking’ and running routes
await you. Taster courses, hiking, running,
Nordic walking courses and weekly Nordic
walking meetings are offered by our trainers.
STEIRISCHE RUCKSACKDÖRFER
The alpine meadows of the villages
loved by mountain climbers, families
holidaymakers alike. Untouched nature
lush meadows invite you to climb to
summit and rest in alp huts.
The Lipizzanerheimat offers hikes
for all ages, tastes and abilities.
From a reviving walk in the gentle
hilly landscape, intermediate hikes
to alpine mountain experiences
2,000m above sea level.
The enjoyment in every hike is not only what
is experienced but also what is made, the outstanding views and a well-earned snack. The
landlords of the alpine meadows huts in the
Lipizzanerheimat await you with something
to recharge your batteries, or as the Styrians
say „einerg‘scheit‘nJaus‘n“ (a proper snack).
The peaceful landscape offers a great base
for beautiful walks and hikes and running
routes which in bring countryside, man and
culture together in an impressive way. On
the summer meadows of the Lipizzaner at
‘AltesAlmhaus’ on the Stubalpe where the
young Lipizzaner stallions from the federal
stud Piber spend their summer, with a walk
to idyllic places or a hike to through Styrian
villages or through the hilly landscape around
the stud farm in Piber.
Regional delicacies like ‘sauresSchüsserl’
with Styrian pumpkinseed oil, homemade
bacon and sausages, Styrian cheese, fresh
farmers bread, fresh juices and cider are served in the cosy huts. Round the day off with
fantastic views and enjoy the sunset with a
glass of Styrian wine.
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The reservoir at Pack is a favourite place to visit
and relax.Especially in the summer months
young and old can be seen splashing around
in pleasant temperatures trying to cool off.
Hikes offer a broad insight into the typical
cultural landscape of the Lipizzanerheimat
scattered with rolling meadows and amazing
mountain routes.
Alpine rose blossom
From early in the year until autumn the alpine
meadows offer a spectacular panorama. A
unique show of nature can be seen in June
with the alpine rose blossom. Cosy huts on
the idyllic alpine meadows sweeten every
hiking holiday. Alp huts and alp guesthouses
offer plain fare and regional delicacies for
your creature comforts.
HIKING
EXPERIENCING
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Maria Lankowitz
Golf Course
(Herb Garden) Bärnbach
Lakes
Sportpark Piberstein
High forests, rolling hills, placid rivers and streams and countless lakes
are the backdrop for this unique, high-quality 18 hole golf course on
the edge of this area of outstanding natural beauty with a large golfing
variety. Start with a pleasant and rather short par 5. But the easy start
shouldn’t trick you; on the 5th and 6th holes precision and vigilance is
required.On the back nine there is more chance of one or two birdies.
It gets more difficult again in the ‘Amen Corner’ of Maria Lankowitz.
Between holes 14 and 15 full concentration is needed. One thing is guaranteed; a round of golf in Maria Lankowitz is always an unforgettable
experience. Round off a day on the golf course in the cosy club house
or on the sun terrace and enjoy culinary delicacies.
Spend your holiday on the golf course. Golf Hotel Maria Lankowitz
with 7 comfortable rooms offers you the chance to spend your holidays surrounded by magnificent greenery. The four star hotel with
views of the golf course is great for golfers and nature lovers.
A 16 hectare lake with drinking water in the middle of a spectacular
leisure park.Piberstein offers 330m water slide, shading bathing area
for small children, play park, trampoline, kiosks, snack bar, sailing, surfing, diving, boats, pedalos and 50,000m² of grass area. A tennis hall
with 4 courts, sauna and sunbeds, café – restaurant and 6 wonderful
open-air courts on the edge of the lake. Annual top pop concerts are
staged on the open air stage.
Pack Reservoir
Nestled in a stunning wooded area 867m above sea level the reservoir at Pack offers lots of leisure fun. The lake, with its 60 hectares,
offers ample space for wind surfing, rowing, fishing and swimming.
Immaculately kept
Hirzmann Reservoir
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Maria Lankowitz
Golfclub Erzherzog
Johann, Maria Lankowitz
Pucherstraße 109
8591 Maria Lankowitz
Tel: 03144 6970
gcerzherzogjohann@golf.at
www.golf-marialankowitz.at
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EXPERIENCING
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Experience nature first hand.
Swimming, walking and rowing
on the Hirzmann reservoir. There is a stunning footpath around
the lake (approx. 2½hrs). For
those who enjoy swimming there is a public jetty which is free
to use near the ‘StröhbernenBrücke‘ (a protected straw covered
bridge ).
Naturerlebnisland
Lipizzanerheimat
A special Lipizzanerheimat museum tells the
history of the valley people. Three scientific
pieces of work present the geology, the ornithology and the flora of this small region.
A good educational example is the ecological
harmony between use of energy and the valuable open space (protected areas).
A tour to the power station and the inside the
dam at the reservoir at Pack is worth a visit.
On the educational nature walk there are
more than 70 sculptures to discover along
a 4.5km path. The ‘Styria Rangers’ welcome
walkers, be it 4 or 40.The hikes are tailored to
your needs e.g with a hut stop depending on
length of walk and conditions and capability.
Hiking guides who are familiar with the area
are there to help. Small groups can also borrow electronic guides (GPS).
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Llama Trekking
Biking with delight
With a llama in your hand... accompanied by
well-mannered and intelligent llamas you can
choose between simple taster walks, latern,
winter and single walks. An ability course is
also offered as well as school visits, day and
several day trips.
All trips are run by qualified guides. You are
asked to arrange an appointment.
Herzogbergstraße 344
8583 Edelschrott
0699 12603067
styria-rangers@inode.at
www.naturerlebnisland-
From the federal stud Piber to St. Barbara’s
church in Bärnbach designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser make a detour to the
Stölzle Glass Centre in Bärnbach, before continuing to ‘HeiligenWasser’, the rural pilgrimage destination.
Here you can enjoy the view of the Brentlalm,
where the young Lipizzaner mares spend
their summer months.
Packer Stausee
Naturerlebnisland
Lipizzanerheimat
& Styria Rangers
Our seven biking routes (Genussradel Touren) take you through picturesque landscapes and to special
places with cultural treasures.
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Hirschegg
Llama Trekking
Qualified Guide Rudolf Reiter
8584, Hirschegg 165, 0680 2125769
lamatouren@gmail.com
www.lama-touren.at
Genussradeln in der
Lipizzanerheimat
Seven biking tracks with delight
Information and maps:
Tourism office Lipizzanerheimat
An der Quelle 3, 8580 Köflach
03144 72777
office@lipizzanerheimat.com
www.lipizzanerheimat.com
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Lipizzanerheimat in Winter
All data and facts of the skiing areas within
the region are summarized here. Those and
further information about the ski region Lipizzanerheimat are available online at:
www.lipizzanerheimat.com/schnee-und-schispass
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Schigebiet Altes Almhaus
Skiing: 3 ski tows, 1 baby-lift
Difficulty level: blue/red/black
Slopes: 8 slopes, 2 of these are designed for families
Cross-country skiing: Classic cross-country ski trail
Salzstiegl-AltesAlmhaus-Gaberl (ca. 18 km)
Course: Children skiing courses, Tel.: 0664-2110978
Characteristics: Shuttle transfer for cross-country skiers,
tobogganing, family friendly, Après-Ski, dining facilities
directly at the slopes
Gaberl - Stubalm Lifte
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WINTER
SKIING
Schigebiet Altes Almhaus
Puchbach 205
8591 Maria Lankowitz
Tel: 0664 2262176 / 03147 259
schifuchs@aon.at
www.altesalmhaus.at
B/C1
Skiing: 4 ski tows, 1lift for children, 1 baby-lift
Difficulty level: blue/red/black
Artificial snowmaking: Yes
Slopes: 7 slopes
Cross-country skiing: 1 classic cross-country trail (18 km)
Courses: Children skiing and snowboard courses, children
skiing and snowboard school and child care
Rental: Ski & boots, snowboard & equipment, toboggan
Characteristics: Ideal for families, secure from avalanches
Maria Lankowitz
Salla
Stubalm-Schilifte
Gaberl 6, 8592 Salla
Tel: 0664 88431860
office@schilifte-gaberl.at
www.schilifte-gaberl.at
Hebalm
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Hebalm
Skiing: 5 ski tows, 1 quad chair lift, 1 button lift, 5 special children lifts
Difficulty level: blue/red/black, Artificial snowmaking: Yes
Slopes: 9 (11 km total), Night skiing: Daily until 9 pm (hs)
Cross-country skiing: 2 ski trails, 17 km (classic & skating)
Hebalm
Courses: Children skiing and snowboard courses, children
Tourismusunternehmen
skiing and snowboard school, child care
Tel: 03146 8455
Rental: Ski & boots, snowboard & equipment, toboggan
info@hebalm.at
Characteristics: toboggan run, ideal slope width for
www.hebalm.at
snowboarders, Après-Ski, holiday apartmentsright by the
slopes.
Modriach-Winkel – Hoiswirt Lifte
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Skiing: 3 ski tows and 1 button lift
Difficulty level: blue/red
Artificial snowmaking: Yes
Slopes: 7 slopes (6.5 km total length)
Night skiing: weekends until 7pm
Courses: Children skiing and snowboard courses on
request
Rental: Ski, skiing boots, toboggan
Characteristics: ice stock lane and toboggan run with
sledge taxi to the run
Modriach-Winkel
Modriach-Winkel-Hoiswirt
8583 Modriach-Winkel 161
Tel: 03146 2114
hoiswirt@aon.at
www.hoiswirt.at
Salzstiegl
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Skiing: 4 ski tows, 1 button lift, 1 children lift
Difficulty level: blue/red/black
Artificial snowmaking: Yes
Slopes: 8 Slopes (12 km total length)
Cross-country skiing: 1 classic ski trail (12 km)
Courses: Children skiing and snowboard course, children
skiing and snowboard school
Rental: Ski, skiing boots, snowboard, toboggan
Characteristics: Mostly 70 m wide slopes, training areal at
the bottom station, sophisticated downhill slopes
Salzstiegl
Salzstiegl
Salzstiegl 241b
8584 Hirschegg
Tel: 03141 2160
info@salzstiegl.at
www.salzstiegl.at
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St. Hemma
Skiing: 1 ski tow
Difficulty level: blue/red
Artificial snowmaking: Yes
Slopes: 2 slopes
Night skiing: Fri. & Sat. until 8pm
Courses: Children course on request
Characteristics: ideal for families and school classes
Edelschrott
Schigebiet St. Hemma
8583 Edelschrott 709/10
Tel: 0664 4305948
office@sthemma.at
www.sthemma.at
WINTER
SKIING
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Information and registration:
Gesundheits- und Massageinstitut Joachim
Jauk, Tel.: 0676 4729165
jauk.joachim@gmx.at
Cross-country skiing in Piber
Enjoy a classic diagonal cross-country ski trail
across meadows and fields.
Difficulty level: easy
Length: ca. 8 km
Naturfreunde Bärnbach, Mr. Waldhaus,
reinhold.waldhaus@gmx.at
Cross-country-skiing in Modriach
Snow shoe hiking
Only known for a few years in Europe snow
shoe hiking has evolved to a winter sport
trend: Explore the unspoiled winter sceneries
of the Lipizzanerheimat and the Styrian Villages with snow shoes. Also hikes in the evening
are possible.
Equipment:
The program
Special combination offer
Snow shoe hiking in theory and practice,
rules of conduct for alpine terrain, Nordic
fitness (spinal and other exercises), “Einkehrschwung” (final stop) at a ski hut.
Duration: ca. 3 hours
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WINTER
Hiking boots, alpine sport clothing, backpack
with snacks & a change of clothes, pulse monitor (if available). Snow shoes, touring poles,
gaiters & headlamps are available for free.
To Therme NOVA Spa guest show shoe hikes
are offered on a special rate. The net proceeds
of the snow shoe hikes are donated to Special
Olympics Austria “Fun Fitness” and are used
for acquiring sport and therapy equipment.
Beginning and end of the cross-country ski
trail are situated above the school. The classic
trail leads across meadows and field directly
to GasthausDraxlerwirt. Length: circa. 15 km.
Altitude difference: ca. 300 m.
Dog-sled rides for children
The winter hit for kids from six years up: dogsled riding with blue-eyed Huskies.
Information:
Restaurant Salzstieglhaus, Waltraud Köck
Tel.: 03141 2248
salzstieglhaus@aon.at
Event highlights in the Lipizzanerheimat
Lipizzaner gala at Mother’s Day
Date: Second Saturday in May
Place: Arena of Piber
Event: A festival for the whole family. It is the last chance to watch
the young stallions in Piber before
they move to their summer residence Stubalpe.
Klarakirtag
Lipizzanerheimatlauf (Running contest)
Date:Saturday (beginning of June)
Place: Piber – Köflach
Event: The Lipizzanerheimatlauf is
the biggest running contest of the
region. Ever year altogether 1.800
runners and Nordic walkers participate. The day ends with a big
party with music.
Lipizzaneralmabtrieb
Date: August 12th
Place: AltesAlmhaus/Stubalm
Event: 50 years ago the Klarakirtag was a livestock and flea market, but in the course of time the
event evolved into a popular fair
with rustic character. 150 different
booths, children program, traditional music and culinary delights.
Autumnal Lipizzaner parade (Herbstparade)
Date: Middle of September
Place: Arena of Piber
Event: The Parade in the federal
stud Piber is the last event of the
season. The show offers horse
carriage presentations, riding
skill performances and as a special highlight the free-roaming
mares and foals.
Annual special exhibition about glass
Date: April – Dezember (Mo – Sa)
Place: Stölzle-Glass-Center &
GlasMuseum Bärnbach
An annual special exhibition
about glass takes place here. Discover and experience the importance of this material for all of us
in daily life.
Date: Second Saturday in Sept.
Place: Maria Lankowitz & Köflach
Event: The young Lipizzaner stallions enjoy the summer months at
an altitude of 1500m. Every year as
part of the homecoming ceremony they are accompanied by many
guest and locals on their way
through the Lipizzanerheimat.
Cheese festival Voitsberg
Date: Middle of September
Place: Ruins of Obervoitsberg
A culinary highlight since 2003. Taste
the vast variety of the best cheese of
the region accompanied by a glass of
wine.
For more events please visit:
www.lipizzanerheimat.com
Take a look at our online booking site and get your tickets for
the best events - with the best price!
www.reisen-lipizzanerheimat.com
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Tourist Office
Lipizzanerheimat
An der Quelle 3
8580 Köflach
Steiermark/AUSTRIA
Tel.: 0043 3144 72777 - 0
Fax.: 0043 3144 72777 - 20
office@lipizzanerheimat.com
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Publisher´s imprint:
Publisher: Tourismusverband Lipizzanerheimat, Köflach
Concept & Layout: Wohnhas Consulting & Touristik KG
Cover: TVB Lipizzanerheimat/Wohnhas
Fotos: Bilddatenbank des Tourismusverbandes Lipizzanerheimat, Partnerbetriebe der Lipizzanerheimat, Enrico Caracciolo di Brienza, Therme NOVA Köflach, ARGE Naturerlebnisland
Lipizzanerheimat, BK f. Land- und Forstwirtschaft Voitsberg, spotlight Mense, Jürgen Wörndle, Werner Krug, Joachim Jauk, Mitterhummer, Marcus Auer, GlasMuseum Bärnbach,
Lipizzanergestüt Piber, Archiv Boiselle, www.horses-tale.com, Stepanek, GEPA pictures/Murtal Gruppe, Agathon Koren, Hebalm/videofotograf.at, STG, ÖW
Year of publication: 2014
All specifications without guarantee and excluding all liability.