Reichenau: Nockalm Road, culture and winter

If you are looking for a hotel in Reichenau, you can base your choice on the main focus of your trip. Ebene Reichenau lies at the foot of the Turracher Höhe and is the starting point of the Nockalm Road. The ski slopes on the Turracher Höhe are also within the municipal boundaries of Reichenau. There are also historic points of interest in Ebene Reichenau and a traditional festival on 15 August. The road route, culture and seasonal winter sports offer different starting points for planning your trip.

Finding your bearings between the road and protected areas

Along its route near Ebene Reichenau, the Nockalm Road offers exhibitions, viewpoints, mountain huts, playgrounds and natural spectacles. This variety gives you different reasons to include the route in your plans. High-altitude villages and the Nockalm Road also make it possible to take short climbs into the fascinating world of Nockberge National Park. When planning your trip, you can therefore choose between driving along the road and exploring via short climbs.

The Nockberge Biosphere Reserve also helps you get your bearings: the municipality of Ebene Reichenau is part of it. The biosphere reserve extends from Patergassen via Ebene Reichenau to Turracher Höhe. This sequence of places and the location of Ebene Reichenau at the foot of the Turracher Höhe give you different points of reference if you want to orient yourself by place names and landscape features.

Church history and customs

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. Another historic point of interest is the Franzosenstein: it is located on the route from Ebene Reichenau towards St. Lorenzen and marked the former border between Austria and the French Kingdom of Illyria. For those interested in cultural history, these are two distinct topics: the early documentary mention of a chapel and the history of a former border.

On 15 August, a pilgrimage travels from Ebene Reichenau to St. Anna Church in St. Lorenzen. Afterwards, a large traditional festival takes place outdoors, without amplification; wrestling is part of its long-standing tradition. The date gives you a specific point of reference for planning; check the local arrangements before you travel.

Winter and other excursion destinations

The ski slopes on the Turracher Höhe are within the municipal boundaries of Reichenau. Conditions and operations may vary from one winter season to another. If the slopes are important for your travel dates, check the current situation.

On the Turracher Höhe, the alpin+art+gallery delights visitors with crystal giants weighing several tons and ancient, petrified giant trees. At Falkert, the Heidi-Alm Children's Adventure Park has a circular trail with over 100 lovingly crafted figures. Details at both destinations may change; check current operating information if you are planning a visit.

Getting here and finding your bearings locally

For bus travel, route 5234 is a useful point of reference: it runs from Feldkirchen station to Ebene Reichenau and continues directly to the Turracher Höhe. Check the current timetable before travelling, as routes and seasonal services may change.

Ebene Reichenau has a Spar supermarket, a postal service point, a petrol station, a bank with an ATM, a country inn and a café. Local services like these may change; check which services are important for your plans if needed. Together with the route, cultural and winter sports information, these local points of reference can help you plan your trip around your own priorities.

Discover more destinations: Patergassen, Agsdorf, Stiegl, Oberboden, Vorwald, Steindorf am Ossiacher See, Hochrindl-Alpl, Liebetig

For the main travel overview: Feldkirchen.