Lipizzanerheimat- Home of the Lipizzaner horses

LipizzanerheimatHome of the Lipizzaner horses
www.lipizzanerheimat.com
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Art, culture & wellness
Lipizzaner Stud Farm
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Therme NOVA Köflach
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St. Barbara´s Church by Hundertwasser
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GlasMuseum - Stölzle Oberglas
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The Moses Fontain, Town-hall Voitsberg 11
Maria Lankowitz´s Pilgrimage Church
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Upper Voitsberg Castle Ruins 13
Art centre Köflach
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Way of St. James - Pilgimage
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Culinary delights & local specialities
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Hiking & experiencing nature
Maria Lankowitz Golf Course
Gigant Scooters at Salzstiegl
Lakes in the Lipizzanerheimat
Sporting opportunities
Hiking - Rucksackdörfer,
Naturerlebnisland Lipizzanerheimat
Lipizzanerheimat in winter
Events
Map of the Lipizzanerheimat
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Welcome to the Lipizzanerheimat
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here 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.
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riedensreich 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.
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ho hasn’t heard of the Lipizzaner of the
Spanish Riding School in Vienna? These
noble horses have their nursery and training in
Piber.
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his historically significant place full of magic
presents itself nestled in a fascinating hilly
landscape.
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nnual 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, culinary
items of the last century, radio, film and TV.
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mmerse 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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Lipizzanerheimat
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Home of the Lipizzaner horses
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Lipizzaner Stud Farm
The Lipizzaner stud farm in Piber is the
nursery for the world famous horses
from the Spanish riding school in Vienna.
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n 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.
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he ‘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!
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he baroque castle was built between
1696 and 1716 by Benedictine monks as
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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.
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nnually more than 30 Lipizzaner foals
first see the light of day under the care
of their mothers. You can watch the nosey
and fun friends for hours on end as they
play-fight for the hierarchy in the nursery.
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ith 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.
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Lipizzaner summer meadows
Stubalm
Lipizzaner summer meadows
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he 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.
Price per person €14.50.
Tour guide and bus driver are free of charge.
i Lipizzaner Stud Farm
Piber 1, 8580 Köflach
Tel.: 03144-3323
e-mail: office@piber.com
www.piber.com
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Therme NOVA
Feel your soul smile in the health
hub which is Therme NOVA Köflach.
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he 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.
For all nudist sauna goers:
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he ample sauna area on the
second deck level offers different
types of saunas and aromatic ‘onpourings’ of salt, honey and yoghurt. The
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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.
i Therme NOVA Köflach
An der Quelle 1, 8580 Köflach
Tel.: 03144-70100 - 0
e-mail: info@novakoeflach.at
www.novakoeflach.at
St. Barbara’s Church
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ne 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.
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he 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.
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Bärnbach
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he 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.
KräuterSchauGarten (Herb Garden)
Bärnbach
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troll 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.
Friedensreich Hundertwasser
- St. Barbara’s Church
Open from 8am to 6pm
Piberstraße 15, 8572 Bärnbach
Tel.: 03142-62581
e-mail: kirche@baernbach.at
www.graz-seckau.at/pfarre/baernbach
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GlasMuseum - Stölzle Oberglas
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hether 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.
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Bärnbach
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n annual special exhibition about
glass also takes place here.
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omething 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.
i Glass Museum-
Stölzle GlasMuseum Bärnbach
Hochtregister Straße 1-3, 8572 Bärnbach
Tel.: 03142-62950
e-mail: glascenter@stoelzle.com
www.glasmuseum.at
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri: 9 am – 5 pm & Sat: 9am – 1pm
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The Moses Fontain
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Prof. Ernst Fuchs
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Bärnbach
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he 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.
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he fountain features about
144,000 glass mosaic tiles and
420,000 pebbles. The unique fountain
is the surround for the bronzed coated
Moses statue and the central point
of the Bärnbach town park. Here you
can enjoy art in a natural setting in
peace and quiet.
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Voitsberg Town-hall
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Moses Fountain
Hauptplatz 1, 8572 Bärnbach
Tel.: 03142-61550
e-mail: tourismus@baernbach.at
www.baernbach.at
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Arik Brauer
Voitsberg
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round 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.
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oitsberg 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.
i Arik Brauer Town-hall
Hauptplatz 1, 8570 Voitsberg
e-mail: stadtgemeinde@voitsberg.gv.at
www.voitsberg.at
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M.Lankowitz’s Pilgrimage Church
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he 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.
threw the naked statue into
a bush, where she lay for
seven years undetected.
n 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 history of the church:
Maria Lankowitz Castle
n 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
n the castle, built in 1440, 600 years of
Maria Lankowitz’s history are presented
in a lovingly designed museum. Additionally, regular exhibitions by artists from
the area under the name “Art in the Castle” are catching on.
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i Pilgrimage Church M. Lankowitz
Tel: 03144-22 89
i Maria Lankowitz Castle
Tel.: 03144-70960 or 71087
e-mail: office@maria-lankowitz.info
www.maria-lankowitz.info
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Upper Voitsberg Castle Ruins
Voitsberg
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ou 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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Art centre Köflach
Köflach
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ith 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.
he 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.
wo 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.
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Bahnhofstraße 6, 8580 Köflach
Tel.: 03144-2519-780
e-mail: kunsthaus@koeflach.at
www.kunsthaus-k.at
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Way of St. James – Pilgrimage
The Way of St. James in Styria goes
through Maria Lankowitz, the second
largest Marian pilgrimage destination
in Styria. 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’.
i West Styrian Way of St. James
e-mail: office@jakobsweg-steiermark.at
www.jakobsweg-steiermark.at
Culinary delights & local specialities
Tax Dairy
Piberegg 3, 8580 Köflach
Tel.: 03144-5536 or 0664-5244874
e-mail: info@molkereitax.at
www.molkereitax.at
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.
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The dairy factory offers tours by appointment.
Speciality: Auegger, a sheep’s cheese
which is pressed in linen and needs 8
months to develop its flavour.
Pachatz Traditional Clothing
Kärntnerstraße 21, 8580 Köflach
Tel.: 03144-3254. e-mail: office@pachatz.at, www.pachatz.at
The Lipizzaner Dirndl (traditional
Austrian dress) was created at Pachatz
Traditional Clothing inspired by the
noble white of the Lipizzaner horses, the grey of their foals and by the
luscious green of the West Styrian
meadows. The colours of the region
work together in harmony. Traditional
clothing is a way of showing that you
value customs and a casual lifestyle.
With a rich tradition Pachatz has been
following this philosophy for more than
30 years. If you would like a made to
measure ‘Dirndl’ you can pick out your
personalised item from over 100 dolls
in varying original traditional clothing.
SieglindePachatz and her team are
always showing new perspectives on
handicraft skill and the selection of
materials.Only through a love of natural
materials and the preservation of an art
form can you understand the essence
of ‘Dirndl’ design.
Hochstrasser Distillery
Marktplatz 12, 8562 Mooskirchen
Tel.: 03137-2232, e-mail: hochstrasser@schnaps.at, www.schnaps.at
Since 1930 more than 50 types of highquality 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
Hochstrasser’s guesthouse.
Opening times of Schnapps Sales:
Mon & Tues 9am-6pm
Weds-Sat 9am-8pm
Sundays & holidays 9am-3.30pm
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Hiking and experiencing
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he 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.
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he 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.
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he 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).
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egional 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.
Nature in the Lipizzanerheimat
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arked ‘Nordic Walking’ and running routes await you. Taster courses, hiking, running, Nordic walking
courses and weekly Nordic walking
meetings are offered by our trainers.
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he alpine meadows of the villages
are loved by mountain climbers, families and holidaymakers alike. Untouched nature and lush meadows invite
you to climb to the summit and rest in
alp huts. Hikes offer a broad insight
into the typical cultural landscape of the
Lipizzanerheimat scattered with rolling
meadows and amazing mountain routes. 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.
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Maria Lankowitz Golf Course
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he 18-hole golf course is a
dead cert for pure golfing pleasure and wins as ‘Styrian Prince’
with nature and perfect course
conditions all season.
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igh 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.
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ut 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.
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pend 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.
i Maria Lankowitz Golf Course
Puchbacherstr. 109, 8591 M. Lankowitz
Tel.: 03144-6970
e-mail: gcerzherzogjohann@golf.at
www.golf-marialankowitz.at
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Giant Scooters at Salzstiegl
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320m above sea level and 22km up
Salzstiegl there is a cool paradise
on the alpine meadows. Every Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday at Moasthaus there is an activity programme
with giant scooters, bow and arrow
shooting, climbing and bungy trampoline jumping. This supervised sports
programme is meant for both young
and old and is a great afternoon activity
after a walk to the Lipizzaner meadows.
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his programme is very popular with
clubs, families and company trips. If
the weather is bad the supervisors take
you to the indoor climbing hall’s boulder wall or they organise a fun skittles
party.
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orty bright and friendly rooms await
you, a popular a la carte restaurant,
a large play park next to the sun terrace as well as our welcoming atmosphere on the healthy, fresh alpine pasture.
i Moasterhaus Leisure Park
8584, Hirschegg 241
Tel.: 03141-2160
info@salzstiegl
www.salzstiegl.at
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Lakes in the Lipizzanerheimat
Piberstein Sport Park
Am See 1, 8591 Maria Lankowitz,
Tel.: 03144-70959-70
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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.
Pack Reservoir
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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
grass areas allow you to
sunbathe and relax.
The ample foot and cycle
path around the lake will
make any nature lover’s
heart beat faster!
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e-mail: office@piberstein.at
www.piberstein.at
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.
Hirzmann Reservoir
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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 ).
Or you can explore the lake from a boat
by hiring a rowing boot at the nearby
snack bar „Seeblick zur StröhbernenBrücke“ (lake view of the straw bridge).
Then build up your strength with both
hot and cold food.
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Sporting opportunities
Llama Trekking, Qualified Guide Rudolf Reiter
8584, Hirschegg 165, Tel.: 0680-2125769
e-mail: lamatouren@gmail.com, www.lama-touren.at
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.
Delicacy Trail in Ligist
The delicacy trails in Ligist are a delicacy for those looking for a short hike.
Threesignposted circular routes (all
starting at the marketplace):
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Route 14 1½hrs (5km)
Route 19 2½hrs (9¾km)
Route 15 3½hrs (12¼km)
These routes take you through cultural
landscape which is typical in this area,
with traditional orchards, meadows and
vineyards which are characteristic in
such mild climates.
Farms, rustic wine cellars and guesthouses take care of your creature comforts along the way and offer all sorts of
homemade delicacies.
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Cultural-historical reports and information boards provide an insight into the
farming trade of yesteryear.
Cycling
Our cycle routes take you through
picturesque landscapes and to special
places with cultural treasures. From
the federal stud Piber to St. Barbara’s
church in Bärnbach designed by
FriedensreichHundertwasser 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.
Horse Riding in the Lipizzanerheimat
Man and horse as leisure partners.
Exciting and romantic, reviving and
energising at the same time.
Horse riding in the Lipizzanerheimat
is a holiday activity which joins places
of beauty with unique sights which are
easily reached from the saddle.There
is everything from adventure riding
weeks, seminars, riding training, pony
riding or carriage rides.
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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).
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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
i Naturerlebnisland Lipizzanerheimat & Styria Rangers
Waldweg 7, 8570 Voitsberg
Tel.: 0699-12603067
e-Mail.: styria-rangers@inode.at
www.naturerlebnisland-lipizzanerheimat.at
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to help. Small groups can also borrow
electronic guides (GPS).
Hike to the Lipizzaner Horses on the
Stubalm meadows:
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rom Salzstiegl you go up to ‘AltesAlmhaus’ on the Brandkogelmountain to the Lipizzaner horses
on the summer meadows.Then back
via the ‘Zapfl’ hut to Salzstiegl, where
there is time for a ‘Brettljause’ (meat
platter) and a beer (included in price).
Hikes are offered May to October at a
price of €19.00 per person.
Steirische Rucksackdörfer
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he alpine meadows of the villages
are loved by mountain climbers, families and holidaymakers alike. Untouched nature and lush meadows invite
you to climb to the summit and rest in
alp huts.
T
he 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.
F
rom 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.
A
lp huts and alp guesthouses offer
plain fare and regional delicacies
for your creature comforts.
i Steirische Rucksackdörfer
8584, Hirschegg 24
Tel.: 0664-4669131
urlaub@rucksackdord.at
www.rucksackdoerfer.at
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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/winter
Gaberl – Stubalm
Gaberl 6, 8592 Salla,
Tel.: 03147-234 or -243
e-mail: lipp@gaberl.at or info@salla.at
www.gaberl.at
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 crosscountry ski trail (length 18 km)
Courses: Children skiing and snowboard courses, children skiing and
snowboard school and child care
Rental: Ski, skiing boots, snowboard,
snowboard equipment, toboggan
Characteristics: Ideal family skiing
area, secure from avalanches
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Altes Almhaus
Puchbach 205, 8591 Maria Lankowitz
Tel.: 0664 /41 77 706 or 03147/259
e-mail: schifuchs@aon.at
www.altesalmhaus.at
Skiing: 2 ski tows, 1 button & 1 baby-lift
Difficulty level: blue/red/black
Artificial snowmaking: Yes
Slopes: 8 slopes, 2 of these are designed for families
Cross-country skiing: Classic crosscountry ski trail Salzstiegl-AltesAlmhausGaberl (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
Modriach-Winkel - Hoiswirt
Hebalm Tourismusunternehmen
Skiing:4 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
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 slopes (9 km total length)
Night skiing: Daily until 9 pm
Cross-country skiing: 2 cross-country
ski trails length 17 km (classic & skating)
Courses: Children skiing and snowboard courses, children skiing and snowboard school, child care
Rental: Ski, skiing boots, snowboard,
snowboard equipment, toboggan
Characteristics: toboggan run, ideal
slope width for snowboarders, Après-Ski,
holiday apartmentsright by the slopes.
8583 Modriach-Winkel 61
Tel.: 03146-2114
e-mail: hoiswirt@aon.at,
www.hoiswirt.at
Tel: 03146-8455
e-mail: info@hebalm.at
www.hebalm.at
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Schi- und Rodelgebiet Salzstiegl
Skigebiet St. Hemma
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 crosscountry 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 for good
skiers, nice ski huts, Hotel Moasterhaus.
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
Salzstiegl 241b, 8584 Hirschegg,
Tel.: 03141-2160
info@salzstiegl.at, www.salzstiegl.at
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8583 Edelschrott 709/10
Tel.: 0664-4305948
e-mail: office@sthemma.at,
www.sthemma.at
Hirschegger Bergbahnen GmbH
8584 Hirschegg
Tel.: 03141-2255
e-mail: office@kslaw.at,
www.hirschegger-bergbahnen.at
Skiing: 1 double chair lift, 2 ski tows, 4
training facilities
Difficulty level: blue/red
Artificial snowmaking: Yes
Slopes: 4 slopes & children skiing center
Courses: Children skiing & snowboard
Rental: Ski, skiing boots, snowboard
Characteristics: family friendly, trainings
center for children and beginners
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.
The program
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
Equipment:
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.
Special combination offer
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.
Information and registration:
Gesundheits- und Massageinstitut
Joachim Jauk, Tel.: 0676-4729165
e-mail: 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
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Contact person for the cross-country
trail:
Friends of Nature Bärnbach, Mr.Konrad
Tel: 03144-61882
In case of good snow conditions Mister
Konrad can be found directly at the trail
Cross-country-skiing in Modriach
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:
dog-sled riding with blue-eyed Huskies.
Information:
Restaurant Salzstieglhaus, Waltraud Köck
Tel.: 03141-2248
e-mail: salzstieglhaus@aon.at
www.salzstieglhaus.at
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Husky Camp Serdjukov:
Adventure with Huskies.Camps for
children in summer and winter.
Tel.: 0664-3555062
www.huskycamp.at
info@huskycamp.at
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.
Lipizzanerheimat run
Date:Saturday after Corpus Christi (beginning of June)
Place: Piber – Köflach
Event: The Lipizzanerheimatlauf is the biggest running
contest of the region. Ever year altogether 1.500 runners
and Nordic walkers participate. The day ends with a big
party with music in the courtyard of Piber Castle.
Klarakirtag
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. The fair offers
150 different booths with a diverse range of products, a
children program, traditional music and culinary delights.
Lipizzaneralmabtrieb
Date: Second Saturday in September
Place: Maria Lankowitz, Köflach & Piber Arena
Event: The young Lipizzaner stallions enjoy the summer months at an altitude of 1500m. Every year as part
of the homecoming ceremony the white horses are
accompanied by many guest and locals on their way
through the Lipizzanerheimat.
Autumnal Parade of the Lipizzaner
Date: Middle of September
Place: Arena of Piber
Event: The traditional Autumnal 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.
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Tourist Office
Lipizzanerheimat
An der Quelle 3
8580 Köflach
Austria
Tel.:
0043 - 3144 - 72777 - 0
Fax.: 0043 - 3144 - 72777 - 20
e-mail: office@lipizzanerheimat.com
www.lipizzanerheimat.com
Imprint:
Editor: Tourismusverband Lipizzanerheimat, Köflach
Concept & Design: Wohnhas Consulting & Touristik KG
Editorial department: Harald Wohnhas
Cover: Spotlight Mense
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, Gabrielle Boiselle, Stepanek, GEPA pictures, Agathon Koren, STG, ÖW