Three times the fun at Steirische Krakau

Krakau mountaineering village

The Styrian municipality of Krakau proudly carries three different quality seals: one as a hiking village, one as a mountaineering village and one as a climatic spa. Nestled between the Sölkpass and the Preber, it offers year-round recreation, variety and superb mountain experiences.

Summer activities in the mountaineering village of Krakau

Although the name “mountaineering village” may sound a bit daunting, Krakau is mainly about recreation for your body, mind and soul.

Whether it’s hiking, Nordic walking, fishing or mountain biking – Krakau is a small paradise for nature lovers and sports enthusiasts. If you’re looking for a bit of peace and tranquillity, we recommend visiting one of the region’s numerous power places or themed hiking trails.

Special summer experiences

Take the valley bus to Lake Etrachsee, Lake Schattensee or the Wildkarseen lakes.
Visit the natural highlight of Günster waterfall, Styria’s highest waterfall with a fall height of 65 metres.
Walk along the circular Krakauschatten nature trail , passing by rare plants and shrubs until you reach the Alpine Garden.
Try water target shooting at Lake Schattensee , where you aim at the image of the target reflected in the water.

Special spots in the Murau region

Places to recharge your energy

Nordic walking

The Steirische Krakau region is Styria’s first Nordic walking centre, offering a great selection of Nordic walking routes.

Easy way back: The valley bus conveniently takes Nordic walkers back to the starting point of their route after a long tour.

Nordic-Walking-Touren in der Krakau

Mountain biking

Numerous approved, marked mountain bike trails around Krakau are only waiting to be explored by you. They take you to the region’s most stunning vantage points and prettiest mountain huts, offering varied cycling experiences for beginners as well as accomplished riders.

What’s more, the mountaineering village, together with the Lungau region, holds a true highlight for passionate mountain bikers: Europe’s highest-located BionX e-bike region.

If you don’t own an e-bike or would like to try a new model, numerous rental stations (as well as charging stations) can be found across the region:

Gasthof Jagawirt, Krakauschatten, Phone: +43 3535 8260
Hotel Stigenwirth, Krakauebene, Phone: +43 3535 8270
Gasthof Guniwirt, Krakaudorf, Phone: +43 3535 8239 0
Gasthof Schallerwirt, Krakauebene Phone: +43 3535 8334
Gasthaus Karlhütte, Krakauebene/Etrachsee, Phone: +43 3535 7270
Fischerhütte Schattensee, Krakauschatten, Phone: +43 3535 834 2

Full-day price for e-bikes: 25 Euros (from 08:00 to 18:00)
A helmet, bike map, charger and backpack are included in the rental price.

A fully charged e-bike battery lasts for about 50 kilometres – a perfect distance for exploring the surrounding region.

Fishing in a pristine environment

Make a good catch – and cast your line at one of the pristine lakes of Krakau!

Swimming lake Krakaudorf

Etrachsee

Schattensee

Winter magic at Krakau mountaineering village

Ski touring, skiing and snowboarding at Preber, winter hiking, ice-stick shooting or a day of ice skating with the family – Krakau is a great destination for winter sports enthusiasts.

Culture at Krakau mountaineering village

The annual Carnival Race is one of the region’s oldest traditions and an intangible cultural heritage. It takes place on Rose Monday and greets the arrival of spring with lots of noise and dancing. At 19:00, there’s a closing dance at the church.